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Cast
- Debbie HarryBetty (Wraparound Story)
- Matthew LawrenceTimmy (Wraparound Story)
- David ForresterPriest (Wraparound Story)
- Christian SlaterAndy (segment ‘Lot 249’)
- Robert SedgwickLee (segment ‘Lot 249’)
- Steve BuscemiBellingham (segment ‘Lot 249’)
- Donald Van HornMoving Man (segment ‘Lot 249’)
- Michael DeakMummy (segment ‘Lot 249’)
- Julianne MooreSusan (segment ‘Lot 249’)
- George GuidallMuseum Director (segment "Lot 249")
Recommendations
- 75
The Seattle Times
Harrison is more interested in teasing than frightening an audience to death, but he still manages to deliver several strong jolts. So does the cast of first-rate actors, who obviously had a marvelous time turning themselves into goons, cannibals, gargoyles and ghouls. [04 May 1990, p.28] - 70
The New York Times
Nothing about Tales From the Darkside is likely to give anyone much of a scare. But thanks to casting that is savvier than the horror norm, and to direction by John Harrison that is workmanlike and sometimes even witty, at least it's fun. - 70
Los Angeles Times
As a horror show, it's a cut--or a slash or a bloody whack--above most movies of this type: cleverly written, cleverly cast. - 63
Slant Magazine
Each mini-movie has the same tally of moments of greatness, grossness, and dullness, giving Tales from the Darkside: The Movie an even-handed feel. - 50
Time Out London
Definitely an improvement on the lamentable Creepshow or Cat's Eye, but Harrison never quite transcends the inherently limited format. - 50
USA Today
Those who adore horror movies so much that they crave Count Chocula cereal may be amused. The rest can skip this walk on the Darkside. [07 May 1990, p.4D] - 42
Entertainment Weekly
Its title aside, this slow, clunky omnibus film feels more like a TV show than a movie. It’s not very scary, and there isn’t much contrast among the episodes. - 40
TV Guide Magazine
Dull, derivative horror anthology.
