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Tales from the Darkside: The Movie
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Tales from the Darkside: The Movie

1990 · 93 min Thriller Comedy Fantasy Horror
6.2 / 10 · TMDB

A young boy tells three stories of horror to distract a witch who plans to eat him.

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🎬 MovieFinder's Take

The film operates honestly within the horror genre: doesn't rush to frighten, lets the space breathe with anxiety. It's about the feeling of wrongness — slow, but relentless.

The film doesn't rush. That's its greatest strength and greatest risk: if you're not ready for slow horror — it will exhaust you. If you are — it won't let go.

For viewers who need sustained tension, not just a collection of scary moments.

Director: John Harrison

— MovieFinder Editorial

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Viewing atmosphere: Late at night, alone or with someone who won't be ashamed to admit they're scared. Lights off.

🎭 Cast

Debbie Harry

Debbie Harry

Betty (Wraparound Story)

Matthew Lawrence

Matthew Lawrence

Timmy (Wraparound Story)

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David Forrester

Priest (Wraparound Story)

Christian Slater

Christian Slater

Andy (segment ‘Lot 249’)

Robert Sedgwick

Robert Sedgwick

Lee (segment ‘Lot 249’)

Steve Buscemi

Steve Buscemi

Bellingham (segment ‘Lot 249’)

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Donald Van Horn

Moving Man (segment ‘Lot 249’)

Michael Deak

Michael Deak

Mummy (segment ‘Lot 249’)

Julianne Moore

Julianne Moore

Susan (segment ‘Lot 249’)

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George Guidall

Museum Director (segment "Lot 249")

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