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A young boy tells three stories of horror to distract a witch who plans to eat him.
A modern-day witch imprisons a boy to learn his secrets, while simultaneously recounting three gruesome tales of horror and dark fantasy. The first involves a hitman who encounters a vengeful mummy, the second, a struggling artist who makes a pact with the devil for fame, and the third, a group of college students who stumble upon a horrifying secret in a suburban home. These chilling stories are woven together by the witch's own twisted narrative.
Tales from the Darkside: The Movie received mixed to positive reviews. Critics often praised its anthology format, visual effects, and commitment to practical scares, though some found the tone inconsistent. Audiences generally enjoyed its throwback to classic horror anthologies, appreciating its blend of humor and gore.
Praised for its effective practical effects and unsettling atmosphere.
Appreciated for its nostalgic tribute to classic horror anthologies.
Some found the interconnected framing device less compelling than the individual segments.
Google audience: Audience reviews indicate a general fondness for the film's horror elements and creature designs, with many appreciating its campy charm and suspenseful storytelling across the different segments.
The film is an anthology, with each segment based on a story previously published in 'Tales from the Darkside' magazine, which was a tie-in to the original TV series of the same name.
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53/100 "Tales from the Darkside" was a fairly entertaining, tongue-in-cheek, horror anthology TV series. For a movie, however, you'd think they would have turned it up a few notches ...especially with the talent backing up the writing. B...
Okay anthology horror movie, the first one, "Lot 249", was the best due to the cast (Slater, Buscemi, Moore) and also enjoyed "Lover's Vow" even if the animatronic effects weren't the best. However, "Cat from Hell" really dragged the film a...