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Overview

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Director:
John Harrison
Writers (WGA):
Michael McDowell (written by) (segment)
Arthur Conan Doyle (short story "Lot 249") (segment)
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Release Date:
4 May 1990 (USA) more
Genre:
Fantasy | Horror more
Tagline:
Brace yourself for some KILLER stories. more
Plot:
In anthology style, a child tells three stories of horror to keep from being eaten by a witch. full summary | add synopsis
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Awards:
1 win more
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(5 articles)
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User Comments:
Terrifying if watched alone late at night more

Cast

  (Cast overview, first billed only)

Deborah Harry ... Betty (wraparound story)
David Forrester ... Priest (wraparound story)

Matthew Lawrence ... Timmy (wraparound story)

Christian Slater ... Andy (segment "Lot 249")
Robert Sedgwick ... Lee (segment "Lot 249")

Steve Buscemi ... Bellingham (segment "Lot 249")
Donald Van Horn ... Moving Man (segment "Lot 249")

Michael Deak ... Mummy (segment "Lot 249")

Julianne Moore ... Susan (segment "Lot 249")
George Guidall ... Museum Director (segment "Lot 249")
Kathleen Chalfant ... Dean (segment "Lot 249")
Ralph Marrero ... Cabbie (segment "Lot 249")
David Johansen ... Halston (segment "Cat From Hell")
Paul Greeno ... Cabbie (segment "Cat From Hell")
William Hickey ... Drogan (segment "Cat From Hell")
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Additional Details

Also Known As:
Creepshow 3 (International: English title) (informal title)
Darkside Movie (USA) (informal English title)
Tales from the Darkside (International: English title) (informal English title)
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Runtime:
93 min
Country:
USA
Language:
English
Color:
Color (Technicolor)
Aspect Ratio:
1.85 : 1 more
Sound Mix:
Dolby
Filming Locations:
Bronxville, New York, USA
Company:
Darkside Movie more

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Trivia:
In the episode "Cat from Hell", a TV is showing a scene from Martin (1977), also written and directed by George A. Romero. more
Goofs:
Continuity: The position of the groceries in Betty's bag change between shots in the first segment of the wraparound story. more
Quotes:
Wyatt: Judith says she hasn't moved anything of yours in months. She says if it isn't out by tomorrow it gets junked.
Preston: Wyatt, you've got to convince her that...
Wyatt: I can't convince her of anything.
Preston: What are you talking about? You're my agent!
Wyatt: Well... not exactly. Preston, your artistic vision just isn't a marketable commodity.
Preston: Wyatt, I'm broke. I can't live on nothing.
Wyatt: And I can't live on ten-percent of nothing.
Preston: [pause] You're a monster.
Wyatt: I'm an agent. To me, being a monster's just credentials.
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Movie Connections:
Referenced in Nightmares in Foam Rubber (2004) (V) more
Soundtrack:
TALES FROM THE DARKSIDE (Original Theme) more

FAQ

I have heard that "Tales from the Darkside: The Movie" is the official "Creepshow 3" -- is this true?
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12 out of 15 people found the following comment useful:-
Terrifying if watched alone late at night, 9 May 2001
9/10
Author: Stevenuccj (Stevenuccj@yahoo.com) from Boston, MA

One of the top horror-story anthology movies out there (albeit that isn't saying much). Will scare the pants off you if watched late at night by your lonesome. Stories are cleverly placed from least terrifying first to most terrifying at the end. Acting leaves much to be desired, however, with the first story containing the most watchable cast (Steve Buscemi, Christian Slater). Wraparound story is cliched and predictable, but it doesn't really matter.

First story is one of the more interesting mummy tales out there, with Buscemi playing an outsider in a yuppie university who discovers "Lot 249." Lot turns out to be ancient preserved mummy who, of course, wrecks havoc. Twists at the end are good but not exceptional in any way.

Second story is a fantastical tale regarding a vicious cat that never seems to go away. Old man hires hitman to kill cat. Tale is entertaining and unnerving but altogether ridiculous as well. Only for fans of horror, really.

Third story is gem of anthology. Concerns a young man who witnesses a gargoyle savagely kill a man in a dark alley. Man makes vow to never speak of gargoyle to anyone in exchange for his life. Romantic tale ends in shock and horror. Likely to give nightmares.

Overall, this movie is laughable and boring in daytime but can be terrifying at night. Personally I have a tough time choosing favorite tale; each one brings something different to the table. Horror buffs be sure to check this one out if you haven't already.

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