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Season 2 – Tales From the Darkside

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A "Twilight Zone" type of show, this horror anthology series, produced by noted horror filmmaker George A. Romero, explores the macabre, but like its predecessor, always with a twist. Low budget but with a huge cult following, the show explores horror and supernatural story lines and guest-stars several veteran actors. Many "Tales From the Darkside" episodes are adapted from stories written by well-known authors, including Stephen King, Harlan Ellison, Clive Barker and John Cheever. This series was followed by a feature film, "Tales From the Darkside: The Movie."

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03/23/2021 I went with 3 1/2 stars for this show/series, this show is so good I got it on d.v.d. boxset for Christmas a few years ago. It used to be on reruns on t.v. a few years back then they took it off t.v. I searched everywhere for this show online/YouTube with little to no luck, so I ended up getting it to own. Reminds me of The Twilight Zone and Outer Limits combined. Imho this is such a underground hard to find show from back in the day that still calls out to be seen and wtached. Go give this show some love and give it a watch. Any horror fan will not be left unhappy imho. If you are a long time fan or just finding out about this show give it a chance. You may be also surprised to see some famous popular faces pop up in episodes here and there, Love this show one of my faves 3 1/2 stars. See more Read all reviews
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Paul Sparer

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Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Sep 29, 1985 The Impressionist A down-and-out impressionist helps government agents communicate with an alien. Details Episode 2 Aired Oct 6, 1985 Lifebomb A high-pressured executive gets unexpected results when he wears a unique device that's designed to help him survive any medical crisis. Details Episode 3 Aired Oct 13, 1985 Ring Around the Redhead Just before he's strapped into the electric chair, a convicted murderer (John Heard) tells his startling but unbelievable side of the case. Details Episode 4 Aired Oct 20, 1985 Parlor Floor Front Horrible incidents plague a young couple in their newly acquired brownstone. Details Episode 5 Aired Oct 27, 1985 Halloween Candy After years of boycotting Halloween, an elderly man (Roy Poole) is tormented by a persistent little trick-or-treater who's out to teach him a lesson. Details Episode 6 Aired Nov 3, 1985 The Satanic Piano A bizarre inventor (Phil Roth) helps a pop composer (Michael Warren) who is suffering from a mental block. Details Episode 7 Aired Nov 10, 1985 The Devil's Advocate A radio talk show host (Jerry Stiller) has reason to worry when he receives a string of eerie phone calls. Details Episode 8 Aired Nov 17, 1985 Distant Signals With an unusual audience in mind, a mysterious investor revives a television series that was axed 20 years ago. Guest star: Darren McGavin. Details Episode 9 Aired Nov 24, 1985 The Trouble With Mary Jane Two bickering occultists (Phyllis Diller, Lawrence Tierney) could be $50,000 richer -- that is, if they can work together and successfully exorcise a possessed girl. Details Episode 10 Aired Dec 1, 1985 Ursa Minor A 7-year-old girl's teddy bear is anything but cuddly when it starts to take on an eerie life of its own. Details Episode 11 Aired Dec 8, 1985 Effect and Cause Susan Strasberg stars as a woman who is able to anticipate some very strange occurrences. Details Episode 12 Aired Dec 22, 1985 Monsters in My Room A quiet 8-year-old tries to convince his parents that tentacled monsters lurk in his bedroom. Guest star: Greg Mullavey. Details Episode 13 Aired Jan 12, 1986 Comet Watch Surprises await an amateur astronomer when Halley's comet returns. Fritz Weaver guest stars. Details Episode 14 Aired Jan 19, 1986 Dream Girl A theatrical director and several of her colleagues find themselves trapped in a stagehand's strange dream. Details Episode 15 Aired Jan 26, 1986 A New Lease on Life A young man moves into an apartment that later takes on frightening characteristics whenever he breaks the landlady's rules. Details Episode 16 Aired Feb 2, 1986 Printer's Devil A literary agent (Charles Knapp) hands a gifted writer (Larry Manetti) a bizarre formula for success. Details Episode 17 Aired Feb 9, 1986 The Shrine A young woman returns home for a visit only to be haunted by a peculiar girl who's living in her old room. Details Episode 18 Aired Feb 16, 1986 The Old Soft Shoe While staying in a dilapidated motel, a traveling salesman (Paul Dooley) meets an intriguing but dangerous woman (Dorothy Parks). Details Episode 19 Aired Feb 23, 1986 The Last Car For a college student heading home for the holidays, a round-trip train ticket turns into a one-way trip of terror. Details Episode 20 Aired May 4, 1986 A Choice of Dreams Nightmares haunt a dying mobster (Abe Vigoda) who accepts a stranger's (David Chandler) offer of an eternal dream. Details Episode 21 Aired May 11, 1986 Strange Love A young doctor makes a house call and discovers that his patient is a vampire. Details Episode 22 Aired May 18, 1986 The Unhappy Medium A deceased preacher's spirit makes a haunting return. Guest: Connie Stevens. Details Episode 23 Aired May 25, 1986 Fear of Floating A troubled man (Howard Sherman) possesses a bizarre talent -- he floats in midair every time he lies. Details Episode 24 Aired Jul 13, 1986 The Casavin Curse A millionairess claims she brutally murdered her boyfriend -- and her cousin is the only person who believes her. Details

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Tales From the Darkside — Season 2

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Season Info

Network
Syndicated
Rating
TV-14
Genre
Mystery & Thriller
Original Language
English
Release Date
Sep 29, 1985