Tales from the Darkside
A group of mischievous kids and unsuspecting adults find themselves trapped in twisted, supernatural predicaments in *Tales from the Darkside*, a chilling anthology series where every story delivers a shocking, dark twist.
is an anthology horror TV series created by George A. Romero, each episode was an individual short story that ended with a plot twist. The series originally aired in the United States on ABC in 1983 and was produced by Universal Television. It was based on the short story collection *Tales from the Darkside* by Stephen King and Alvin Schwartz. The show featured a mix of original stories and adaptations, often concluding with a surprise ending that subverted audience expectations. It ran for two seasons, with a total of 22 episodes. A revival series was later produced in 2017 by Shudder, an American streaming service specializing in horror and thriller content.
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