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Tales from the Darkside
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Tales from the Darkside

1984-09-30 · 20 min / episode · ★ 7.2

Drama · Sci-Fi & Fantasy

Tales from the Darkside is an anthology horror TV series created by George A. Romero, each episode was an individual short story that ended with a plot twist. The series' episodes spanned the genres of horror, science fiction, and fantasy, and some episodes featured elements of black comedy or more lighthearted themes.

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Creators
George A. Romero
Production companies
JayGee Productions, Laurel Productions, Tribune Entertainment
Countries
United States of America
Status
Ended

Top Cast

Paul SparerNarrator (voice)

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