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Tell me about Tales from the Crypt, Creepshow, and Tales from the Darkside
Posted on 10/8/14 at 5:32 pm
Posted on 10/8/14 at 5:32 pm
I've been looking for some new horror stuff to get into this Halloween and have been watching some Tales from the Darkside episodes ("Inside the Closet" and "Halloween Candy" in particular).
However, I don't really know a whole lot about any of the titles mentioned in the OP other than they seem to have a cult following and I have enjoyed what I've seen of them so far. So, would someone be willing to kind of guide me through the episodes/movies?
What are some can't-miss stories/episodes?
And what other horror anthologies should I know about if these appeal to me (Twilight Zone can also be lumped into the above, I would think)?
frickin love me some October Horror Month
However, I don't really know a whole lot about any of the titles mentioned in the OP other than they seem to have a cult following and I have enjoyed what I've seen of them so far. So, would someone be willing to kind of guide me through the episodes/movies?
What are some can't-miss stories/episodes?
And what other horror anthologies should I know about if these appeal to me (Twilight Zone can also be lumped into the above, I would think)?
frickin love me some October Horror Month
This post was edited on 10/8/14 at 5:33 pm
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Posted on 10/8/14 at 5:58 pm to tylerdurden24
The original Twilight Zone is so, so fricking good. Not sure how much you've seen of it, but there are a lot of really, really good/cool episodes.
Posted on 10/8/14 at 6:00 pm to tylerdurden24
The Creepshow movies are both decent. I believe Stephen King wrote all the stories. I know he was heavily involved in them anyway. He stars in one of the segments in the first movie too. I never watched the Tales From the Crypt show but they also have two movies. The first one is called Demon Knight and is pretty good. Bordello of Blood sucked. Those are both just one story.
Posted on 10/8/14 at 6:06 pm to tylerdurden24
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Tell me about Tales from the Crypt, Creepshow, and Tales from the Darkside
I was too young when Creepshow was on the air but I remember watching Tales from the Crypt and Tales from the Darkside.
Friday the 13th too!
And I know its borderline horror but I used like the War of The Words tv series too.
This post was edited on 10/8/14 at 6:08 pm
Posted on 10/8/14 at 6:11 pm to tylerdurden24
Creepshow movies are good but definitely on the campy side.
Tales from the Darkside and Tales from the Crypt were both hit and miss.
Original Zone is solid. Wouldn't hurt to watch all of the Zone and don't forget Outer Limits.
The new outer limits also had some good episodes too.
With half hour horror/ suspense / sci-fi you have plenty of misses. I think Zone was the best of all.
Tales from the Darkside and Tales from the Crypt were both hit and miss.
Original Zone is solid. Wouldn't hurt to watch all of the Zone and don't forget Outer Limits.
The new outer limits also had some good episodes too.
With half hour horror/ suspense / sci-fi you have plenty of misses. I think Zone was the best of all.
Posted on 10/8/14 at 6:32 pm to TigerMyth36
What about Masters of Horror that recently came out? I see Del Toro and Carpenter were involved in a few episodes.
Posted on 10/8/14 at 6:33 pm to tylerdurden24
"Tales from the Darkside"
I absolutely loved this as a kid and would sneak and watch it, along with Morgus. You have me all nostalgic now.
I absolutely loved this as a kid and would sneak and watch it, along with Morgus. You have me all nostalgic now.
Posted on 10/8/14 at 6:35 pm to tylerdurden24
I actually haven't seen Masters of Horror. I've moved on from the horror genre. Don't watch it often anymore.
Posted on 10/8/14 at 8:27 pm to tylerdurden24
Here are a couple Tales from the Darkside episodes I enjoy
Trick or Treat
A Case of the Stubborns
Anniversary Dinner
The Geezenstacks
Seasons of Belief
The Cutty Black Sow
Trick or Treat
A Case of the Stubborns
Anniversary Dinner
The Geezenstacks
Seasons of Belief
The Cutty Black Sow
Posted on 10/8/14 at 8:31 pm to tylerdurden24
Takes from the Darkside had that muted depressing 80s production plus the music. Worth a watch I guess.
Tales from the Crypt was a fun HBO show. Crypt keeper was the man.
I agree with whoever suggested Twilight Zone.
Tales from the Crypt was a fun HBO show. Crypt keeper was the man.
I agree with whoever suggested Twilight Zone.
Posted on 10/8/14 at 8:33 pm to tylerdurden24
Tales from the crypt was extremely hit or miss but being shown on HBO was a plus.. Haven't seen enough of the tales from the dark side to really have an opnion but I would bet it's also hit or miss..
Posted on 10/8/14 at 8:34 pm to TigerMyth36
Night Gallery was also Rod Sterling..
Had the original story "battleground"
Which was re-made a couple of years ago for the TNT special - Stephen King's Nightmare's and Dreamscapes. Love stories about little plastic army guys! Plus William Hurt.
Night Gallery had a really campy episode where the actor who played Gomez Adams was married to Phyliss Diller who nagged his arse off all day long. The horror part (apart from a nagging Phyliss Diller) was when she died, SHE NAGGED HIM FROM BEYOND THE GRAVE!!!
Had the original story "battleground"
Which was re-made a couple of years ago for the TNT special - Stephen King's Nightmare's and Dreamscapes. Love stories about little plastic army guys! Plus William Hurt.
Night Gallery had a really campy episode where the actor who played Gomez Adams was married to Phyliss Diller who nagged his arse off all day long. The horror part (apart from a nagging Phyliss Diller) was when she died, SHE NAGGED HIM FROM BEYOND THE GRAVE!!!
Posted on 10/8/14 at 8:34 pm to WoWyHi
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along with Morgus
Morgus was terrible and you know it.
I'm from Nola so I can say that.
Posted on 10/8/14 at 8:40 pm to biglego
Trilogy of Terror -
the one with the Zuni fetish doll
the one with the Zuni fetish doll
Posted on 10/8/14 at 9:53 pm to ScottFowler
Creepshow is your best bet, love both of them they did a 3rd which was horrible, Tales from the Darkside was OK. If you are looking for some good horror movies for Halloween here are my fav. I try to watch these movies every Halloween (Yes I'm an 80s Horror Fan)
Re-Animator
From Beyond
Night of the Comet
Night of the Creeps
Motel Hell
and the classic
Return of the living Dead
Re-Animator
From Beyond
Night of the Comet
Night of the Creeps
Motel Hell
and the classic
Return of the living Dead
This post was edited on 10/8/14 at 10:10 pm
Posted on 10/8/14 at 10:00 pm to biglego
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Morgus was terrible and you know it.
Morgus was awesome and you know it. It wasn't supposed to be scary, you realize that right?
quote:
I'm from Nola so I can say that.
Posted on 10/8/14 at 10:09 pm to tylerdurden24
quote:
Inside the Closet
My favorite Darkside episode!
Posted on 10/8/14 at 10:13 pm to tylerdurden24
Cant go wrong with Stephen King's Cats Eye and Silver Bullet.
2 of my favorite 80s horror flicks.
2 of my favorite 80s horror flicks.
Posted on 10/8/14 at 10:18 pm to RoyalBaby
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Inside the Closet
Oh yeah!
Posted on 10/8/14 at 10:26 pm to tylerdurden24
I remember watching Tales from the Crypt as a kid..maybe in the late 90s. Had to have aired on FOX because we didn't catch HBO..damn this thread brought back memories of watching that show late at night
ETA - Was Saturday nights
ETA - Was Saturday nights
This post was edited on 10/8/14 at 10:31 pm
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