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Cast
Debbie Harry
as Betty (Wraparound Story)
Matthew Lawrence
as Timmy (Wraparound Story)
David Forrester
as Priest (Wraparound Story)
Christian Slater
as Andy (segment ‘Lot 249’)
Robert Sedgwick
as Lee (segment ‘Lot 249’)
Steve Buscemi
as Bellingham (segment ‘Lot 249’)
Donald Van Horn
as Moving Man (segment ‘Lot 249’)
Michael Deak
as Mummy (segment ‘Lot 249’)
Julianne Moore
as Susan (segment ‘Lot 249’)
George Guidall
as Museum Director (segment "Lot 249")
Movie Info & Details
Release Year1990
Runtime1h 33m
LanguageEnglish
CertificationR
GenresThriller, Comedy, Fantasy
Votes437
DirectorJohn Harrison
WritersMichael McDowell, George A. Romero
TypeFeature Film
Rating6.2 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsTales from the Darkside: The Movie
About Tales from the Darkside: The Movie
A young boy tells three stories of horror to distract a witch who plans to eat him.
Directed by John Harrison, Tales from the Darkside: The Movie leans on a strong ensemble — Debbie Harry, Matthew Lawrence, David Forrester — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about thriller titles of 1990.
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