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Tales from the Darkside
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Tales from the Darkside

1990-11-29 · 90 min · ★ 5.9

Horror · Comedy

A compilation of episodes from the classic '80s horror anthology TV series "Tales From The Darkside" for the VHS market.

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Directors
Bob Balaban, John Harrison, Michael Gornick, Tom Savini
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Status
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Barnard HughesBarnard HughesGideon Hackles
I.M. HobsonI.M. HobsonMr. Bindle
Joe PonazeckiAtticus Kimble
Knowl JohnsonBilly Kimble
Brenda CurrinBrenda CurrinSarah Kimble
Eddie JonesEddie JonesVictor Muldoon
Patrick WilcoxTimothy Muldoon
Jeff CohenJeff CohenTimmy Muldoon
Eevin HartsoughBessie
Bill McNultyPirate
Frances ChaneyFrances ChaneyWitch
Ed FrenchEd FrenchDevil
Tim CurryTim CurryPirate (voice)
Keenan WynnKeenan WynnDuncan Williams
George PetrieGeorge PetrieJack Blaine
Bradley FisherBradley FisherThe Devil
Catherine BattistoneJenny the Maid
Paul SparerNarrator (voice)
Fritz WeaverFritz WeaverDr. Fenner
Roberta WeissRoberta WeissGail Aynsley

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