Tales from the Darkside
Overview
Tales from the Darkside, crafted by George A. Romero, delivers a chilling anthology of horror that captivates with its unique storytelling. Each episode presents a standalone narrative, often culminating in a surprising twist that keeps viewers on edge. The series masterfully weaves together elements of horror, science fiction, and fantasy, occasionally infusing episodes with dark humor or lighter tones. This blend creates an engaging viewing experience that appeals to a wide audience, showcasing Romero's talent for crafting captivating tales that linger long after the credits roll.
Episodes
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1
The New Man
Title: The New Man Plot: A man in recovery from alcoholism is unsettled when a young boy named Jerry appears at his workplace, insisting he is his so...
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2
I'll Give You a Million
Two wealthy, elderly gentlemen enjoy betting on insignificant topics for vast sums of money. One day, Williams proposes to his friend Blaine that he c...
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3
Pain Killer
Harvey visits Dr. Roebuck seeking relief for his back pain, and Roebuck offers him a seemingly miraculous remedy. However, as time goes on, Harvey dis...
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4
The Odds
Title: The Odds Plot: Tommy Vale, a bookie at a local bar, finds himself in a perplexing situation when a man strolls in who appears unbeatable. It t...
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5
Mookie and Pookie
Title: Mookie and Pookie Plot: Twin siblings Mookie and Pookie share an unbreakable bond, but tragedy strikes when Mookie is diagnosed with a termina...
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6
Slippage
A young graphic designer starts to mysteriously fade from reality. It begins with his paycheck vanishing, followed by his high school not only neglect...
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7
Inside the Closet
A new student moves into a room belonging to a brusque anthropology professor who warns her against opening the small door at the back of her closet. ...
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8
The Word Processor of the Gods
Title: The Word Processor of the Gods Plot: Richard Hagstrom feels disillusioned with his life, burdened by a disrespectful son and a nagging wife. O...
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9
A Case of the Stubborns
In a remote area, the head of a family passes away, only to return, blissfully unaware of his own demise. The local community is in chaos, but the stu...
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10
Djinn, No Chaser
Title: Djinn, No Chaser Plot: A couple stumbles upon an enchanted lamp that houses a rather irritable genie. After being imprisoned for millennia, th...
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11
All a Clone by the Telephone
Leon, a struggling television writer, acquires a quirky answering machine that seems to have a personality of its own. At first, it becomes a valuable...
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12
In the Cards
Caterina, a phony fortuneteller, is startled to find that every prediction she makes turns out to be true, but they all involve gruesome fates for her...
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13
Anniversary Dinner
A young woman on the run from her boyfriend stumbles upon a quaint rural house where a kind elderly couple takes her in. They show her generosity by i...
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14
Snip, Snip
A witch and a warlock find themselves at odds over a $10 million lottery ticket, each insisting that it was the spirits who revealed the winning numbe...
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15
Answer Me
Title: Call of Disturbance Plot: Joan has taken on the task of looking after her friend's apartment, but soon becomes increasingly frustrated by a re...
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16
The Tear Collector
Prudence, a young woman constantly overwhelmed by tears, discovers an unusual opportunity for profit when she encounters Ambrose Cavender, a collector...
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17
Madness Room
Cathy Osborne introduces her husband to a hidden room in their home, accompanied by her friend Michael. She shares a chilling story about the "madness...
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18
If the Shoes Fit...
Title: If the Shoes Fit... Plot: Quick-witted politician Bo Gumbs stumbles into a significant predicament while he waits at a nearby hotel for an imp...
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19
Levitation
A young teen, fascinated by magicians, ventures to a rundown circus in search of the legendary Kharma. To his disappointment, Kharma now performs only...
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20
It All Comes Out in the Wash
Henry, a greedy developer, discovers a Chinese laundry that provides an unusual service: it can "cleanse" guilt. Eager to rid himself of his conscienc...
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21
Bigalow's Last Smoke
Title: Bigalow's Final Puff Plot: Mr. Bigalow, a dedicated smoker for years, awakens to discover his windows are barred and his door is locked tight....
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22
Grandma's Last Wish
Faced with her impending move to the Tranquil Gardens retirement home, Grandma is granted one final wish to make her remaining days more vibrant. Dete...
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23
The False Prophet
Title: The Deceptive Seer Plot: Cassie Pines, a solo traveler fascinated by astrology and omens, steps into a quaint diner featuring an eccentric mec...
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The Impressionist
The government enlists the help of an impressionist known as "Mr. Personalities" to facilitate communication with an extraterrestrial being. Initially...
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2
Lifebomb
Title: Lifebomb Plot: Ben Martin, a wealthy entrepreneur, receives an intriguing offer from a unique medical company named "Lifebomb," which promises...
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3
Ring Around the Redhead
While awaiting his fate in the electric chair, Billy recounts the strange story of how an alluring woman led him to this dire situation.
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4
Parlour Floor Front
Title: The Voodoo Tenant Plot: A woman grows alarmed upon learning that the man renting a room in their home practices voodoo. Despite his kind demea...
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5
Halloween Candy
An irritable old man, who despises Halloween, is left in charge of handing out candy while his son is away. At first, he ignores the trick-or-treaters...
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6
The Satanic Piano
Pete Bancroft, a gifted pianist, finds himself devoid of creativity until a mysterious inventor reaches out to him with a remarkable piano. This instr...
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7
The Devil's Advocate
Mandrake, a radio host known for his vitriolic rants, unleashes his fury on callers without mercy. To his shock, he learns that he has passed away and...
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8
Distant Signals
A renowned director is taken aback when a mysterious investor approaches him with a unique proposal: to complete a series reminiscent of "The Fugitive...
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9
The Trouble with Mary Jane
Two occult practitioners are presented with a $50,000 challenge to exorcise the numerous demons tormenting a young girl. However, as they delve deeper...
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10
Ursa Minor
Title: Ursa Minor Plot: After discovering an unfamiliar teddy bear in her son's bedroom, Joan is puzzled by its origin. Strange occurrences begin to ...
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11
Effect and Cause
Kate awakens to a bewildering reality where, for reasons she can’t comprehend, her life is suddenly unfolding in reverse.
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12
Monsters in My Room
Title: Creatures Under My Bed Plot: Young Timmy is desperate to persuade his doubtful parents that a terrifying monster lurks beneath his bed. Despit...
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13
Comet Watch
Englebert Ames, an astronomer, is captivated by Hailey's Comet when he receives an unexpected surprise: Sir Edmond Hailey appears before him. It turns...
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14
Dream Girl
A diverse group of individuals suddenly realizes they are ensnared in a bizarre situation with Otto, who turns out to be a stagehand. As they navigate...
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15
A New Lease On Life
A man is thrilled to discover an affordable apartment equipped with all the latest amenities. His quirky landlady only requires him to feed the dispos...
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16
Printer's Devil
Title: Printer's Devil Plot: Junior Harman, an underwhelming author, stumbles upon the unsettling power of his new agent, Mr. Kellaway, who has the a...
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17
The Shrine
Christine comes back to her childhood home only to encounter her mother, who has grown emotionally distant and withdrawn from the world. As Christine ...
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18
The Old Soft Shoe
Chester, a traveling salesman, arrives at a motel and casually flirts with a woman, but she turns him down. Shortly after, a jealous woman appears, de...
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19
The Last Car
As Stacey heads home from college, she takes a seat in the last car of the train. She quickly becomes unsettled by the strange actions of her fellow t...
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20
A Choice of Dreams
Title: A Choice of Dreams Plot: A terminally ill mob leader encounters a peculiar stranger who claims he can grant dying individuals a selection of d...
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21
Strange Love
Title: Unusual Affection Plot: Dr. Carrol pays a visit to the Alcotts and uncovers their secret: they are vampires. During his stay, he learns that M...
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22
The Unhappy Medium
Title: The Discontented Medium Plot: When the relatives of a deceased pastor gather to hear the reading of his will, they are surprised to find that ...
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23
Fear of Floating
Title: The Weight of Lies Plot: Arnold, a well-meaning but clumsy local, bursts into an Army enlistment center, insisting he has the ability to float...
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24
The Casavin Curse
Title: The Casavin Curse Plot: The Casavin family grapples with a dark legacy stemming from their great grandfather’s heinous act of murdering his ...
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The Circus
A cynical journalist embarks on an assignment to a bizarre sideshow. As he settles into a cramped theater, he is welcomed by a twisted caretaker and m...
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2
I Can't Help Saying Goodbye
A young girl discovers her unique ability to foresee the deaths of those around her, prompting her to bid them farewell with a simple "Goodbye." As sh...
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3
The Bitterest Pill
Title: The Harshest Dose Plot: A young boy who endures mistreatment from his parents finds an unexpected ally in his quirky uncle, who persuades them...
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4
Florence Bravo
The spirit of a feminist haunts the new owner of her former house, creating chaos in the woman's life. As the ghostly presence makes its discontent kn...
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5
The Geezenstacks
Young Audrey realizes she has the power to influence her family by using her doll family, the Geezenstacks, in her dollhouse. As she plays, she finds ...
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6
Black Widows
Audrey Webster grows increasingly worried about her withdrawn mother. As she digs deeper into the situation, she uncovers the reasons behind her mothe...
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7
Heretic
An affluent art collector acquires a stolen masterpiece from a thief, depicting a man during the Spanish Inquisition. Soon after, the collector, Harte...
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8
A Serpent's Tooth
Pearl, a mother who loves to offer unsolicited advice, tries to caution her oblivious family about potential dangers. Despite her efforts to get their...
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9
Baker's Dozen
Ruby Cuzzins, a baker from New Orleans, creates "magic" cookies that draw attention. When she offers a sample to the unscrupulous adman Henry, he beco...
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10
Deliver Us from Goodness
Valeria is a saint, both in name and in essence, but the weight of her title becomes overwhelming for her. In her quest to reclaim her freedom and esc...
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11
Seasons of Belief
Title: Seasons of Belief Plot: On Christmas Eve, a couple seeks to distract their restless kids by spinning a tale about a fearsome creature known as...
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12
Miss May Dusa
Title: Miss May Dusa Plot: During a heist gone wrong, a thief unwittingly activates a mannequin, granting it life. In a twist of fate, his gaze trans...
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13
The Milkman Cometh
Garry, intrigued by a strange story from his neighbor about a mysterious milkman who grants wishes through requests left in empty bottles, decides to ...
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14
My Ghostwriter: The Vampire
Title: My Ghostwriter: The Vampire Plot: Struggling author Peter, whose vampire tales are declining in quality, acquires a coffin to spark his creati...
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15
My Own Place
Laura, in a tough spot, seeks to secure an apartment on her own but ends up having to take in Ram, an immigrant from Calcutta. Tragically, when Ram pa...
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16
Red Leader
Title: Crimson Commander Plot: A corrupt magnate strikes a Faustian bargain with the Prince of Darkness, trading his soul for unmatched influence a...
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17
Everybody Needs a Little Love
Robert, a solitary divorced man, becomes obsessed with a mannequin, leading him to wonder if it might actually be alive.
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18
Auld Acquaintances
In the present day, two ancient witches, Elizabeth and Mary, find themselves in a fierce competition over an amulet they had once promised to share ce...
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19
The Social Climber
A young shoemaker's apprentice stumbles upon an unusual ability when he realizes he can enter the lives of others just by slipping on their shoes.
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20
The Swap
Anna Belle's scheme to kill her husband in order to inherit his wealth takes an unexpected turn, leading to disastrous consequences.
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21
Let the Games Begin
After Harry Carson suffers a heart attack, a battle ensues between an angel and a devil, each vying for his soul. Faced with this supernatural conflic...
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22
The Enormous Radio
Irene and Jim stumble upon a new radio that unexpectedly picks up conversations from their neighbors. As they listen in, Irene becomes increasingly an...
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Beetles
Title: Beetles Plot: A dedicated Egyptologist uncovers a mysterious sarcophagus, dismissing warnings of a looming curse. As he delves deeper into his...
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2
Mary, Mary
A woman finds solace in her home filled with mannequins, as she struggles to connect with the outside world. However, her sheltered life takes an unex...
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3
The Spirit Photographer
Title: The Spirit Photographer Plot: Algernon, a middle-aged photographer, is determined to document the supernatural, much to the dismay of his skep...
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4
The Moth
Sybil, a woman facing imminent death, becomes fixated on the idea that her soul will inhabit a moth after she passes away. Desperate and afraid, she p...
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5
No Strings
After finally vanquishing his longtime enemy, a mobster recruits an unwilling puppeteer to manipulate his rival as a puppet, forcing it to dance for h...
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6
The Grave Robber
Title: The Tomb Raider Plot: In this hilarious episode, a duo of treasure hunters stumbles upon a forgotten Egyptian tomb and inadvertently awakens a...
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7
The Yattering and Jack
Jack Polo is your typical, everyday guy, living a seemingly ordinary life, even though bizarre, poltergeist-like happenings surround him. Oblivious to...
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8
Seymourlama
Title: Seymourlama Plot: To the dismay of his parents, a pampered boy named Seymour is unexpectedly chosen as the High Lama by a congregation of monk...
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9
Sorry, Right Number
Title: Sorry, Right Number Plot: Katie answers a strange call from a woman who ominously speaks about her husband's impending demise, but he is alive...
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10
Payment Overdue
Michael, a ruthless collections agent, discovers that Jeanette has a shaky grasp on the principles of debt, leading her into some difficult situations...
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11
Love Hungry
Betsy, a woman struggling with her weight, gets an unexpected delivery containing an earpiece designed to aid her dieting journey. This device allows ...
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12
The Deal
Screenwriter Tom Dash unknowingly strikes a bargain with the Devil, only to realize he must escape the pact by either finding a new victim or surrende...
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13
The Apprentice
Jane takes a job at a Puritan museum, but unexpectedly finds herself transported back in time. There, she faces the harsh realities of life in the pas...
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14
The Cutty Black Sow
Title: The Cutty Black Sow Plot: As Jamie's great grandmother lies on her deathbed, she shares a chilling story about a Celtic demon known as the Cut...
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15
Do Not Open This Box
Title: Beware of the Box Plot: An elderly inventor and his spouse stumble upon a mysterious box labeled "Beware of the Box." Curiosity gets the bette...
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16
Family Reunion
Janice, a young mother, insists to social worker Trudy that her husband Robert abducted their son Bobby six months prior, and she hasn’t seen either...
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17
Going Native
An alien arrives on Earth to observe human nature and behavior. Shaped like an ordinary woman, she closely examines urban still life photographs, feel...
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18
Hush
A babysitter arrives to look after a boy who's unwell. To pass the time, they invent a fictional creature using items around the house, one that consu...
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19
Barter
A mother, desperate for some peace from her son’s relentless drum practice, strikes a bargain with an alien on a quest for ammonia.
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Basher Malone
A determined wrestler on the hunt for a worthy adversary gets duped into battling a formidable demon from the depths of Hell.