SHOP TALES FROM...
IMDb >
"Tales from the Darkside" (1984)
Quicklinks
Top Links
trailers and videosfull cast and crewtriviaofficial sitesmemorable quotesOverview
main detailscombined detailsfull cast and crewcompany creditsepisode listepisodes castepisode ratings... by rating... by votestv scheduleAwards & Reviews
user commentsexternal reviewsnewsgroup reviewsawardsuser ratingsrecommendationsmessage boardPlot & Quotes
plot summaryplot keywordsAmazon.com summarymemorable quotesFun Stuff
triviagoofssoundtrack listingcrazy creditsalternate versionsmovie connectionsFAQOther Info
merchandising linksbox office/businessrelease datesfilming locationstechnical specslaserdisc detailsDVD detailsliterature listingsNewsDeskPromotional
taglinestrailers and videospostersphoto galleryExternal Links
showtimesofficial sitesmiscellaneousphotographssound clipsvideo clips"Tales from the Darkside" (1984)TV series 1984-1988
| Photos (see all 18 | slideshow) |
Overview
Release Date:
30 September 1984 (USA) morePlot:
Each episode of this TV series depicts a short, strange tale...with a twist! With eerie stories vaguely... morePlot Keywords:
Awards:
2 nominations moreUser Comments:
Welcome... to the "Darkside"! moreUS TV Schedule:
| Mon. July 21 | 1:00 AM | SCIFI | Love Hungry | #4.11 | |
| Mon. July 21 | 1:30 AM | SCIFI | Sorry, Right Number | #4.9 | more |
Cast
(Series Cast Summary - 3 of 23)| Paul Sparer | ... | Narrator (9 episodes, 1984-1988) | |
| Catherine Battistone | ... | Telephone Voice / ... (8 episodes, 1984-1988) | |
| John Marzilli | ... | Gad / ... (4 episodes, 1985-1987) |
Additional Details
Runtime:
30 min (92 episodes)Country:
USALanguage:
EnglishColour:
ColourAspect Ratio:
1.33 : 1 moreSound Mix:
MonoMOVIEmeter: 
Fun Stuff
Trivia:
Famed horror writer Stephen King contributed two stories to the series: "Word Processor of the Gods" and "Sorry, Right Number." Both have subsequently been reprinted in the author's anthology works. moreQuotes:
[closing narration]Narrator: The Darkside is always there waiting for us to enter; waiting to enter us. Until next time, try to enjoy the daylight.
more
Movie Connections:
Referenced in "Mystery Science Theater 3000: Operation Double 007 (#6.8)" (1993) moreFAQ
This FAQ is empty. Add the first question.more
Message Boards
Discuss this title with other users on IMDb message board for "Tales from the Darkside" (1984) moreRecommendations
If you enjoyed this title, our database also recommends:
Show more recommendations
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
| Twilight Zone: The Movie | "Night Gallery" | "Night Visions" | Strange Frequency | Little House: The Last Farewell |
|
IMDb User Rating:
|
IMDb User Rating:
|
IMDb User Rating:
|
IMDb User Rating:
|
IMDb User Rating:
|
Related Links
| Episode guide | Full cast and crew | Company credits |
| External reviews | IMDb TV section | IMDb Horror section |
| IMDb USA section | Add this title to MyMovies |

















One of the more sinister television series ever to air, "Darkside" was actually passed up by the networks who thought a series of that caliber would be too dark for the demographics. Big mistake. The first two seasons of "Tales From The Darkside" had a sense of realness to them... suspending disbelief, viewers could actually believe these situations would happen. Case in point: An episode ("I'll Give You A Million") dealt with two elder businessmen. One offers the other one million dollars in exchange for the rights to his eternal soul. They agree, but the seller begins to regret his decision, especially after learning he has liver cancer. The buyer refuses to break the deal, until he learns that the seller will give him two million for the contract and his soul back. Only problem: The seller dies and a third party enters the fray. Needless to say, the buyer dies and the third party (The Devil, played perfectly by the underrated Brad Fisher) collects both souls. Many actors (unknowns and former big names) displayed great performances on "Darkside". The series was so successful that CBS revived "Twilight Zone" to capitalize on "Darkside". The show was dark, frightening, and had a sense of bizarre justice. Truly one of the best series ever to air.