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Are You Afraid of the Dark?

  • TV Series
  • 1990–2000
  • TV-14
  • 30m
IMDb RATING
8.2/10
17K
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POPULARITY
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Are You Afraid of the Dark? (1990)
A group of kids get together in the woods, and tell ghost stories.
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A group of teenagers meet in the woods, and tell scary stories.A group of teenagers meet in the woods, and tell scary stories.A group of teenagers meet in the woods, and tell scary stories.

  • Creators
    • D.J. MacHale
    • Ned Kandel
  • Stars
    • Ross Hull
    • Daniel DeSanto
    • Raine Pare-Coull
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  • IMDb RATING
    8.2/10
    17K
    YOUR RATING
    POPULARITY
    1,651
    39
    • Creators
      • D.J. MacHale
      • Ned Kandel
    • Stars
      • Ross Hull
      • Daniel DeSanto
      • Raine Pare-Coull
    • 89User reviews
    • 6Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 6 wins & 13 nominations total

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    Ross Hull
    Ross Hull
    • Gary
    • 1990–2000
    Daniel DeSanto
    Daniel DeSanto
    • Tucker
    • 1994–2000
    Raine Pare-Coull
    • Betty Ann
    • 1990–1996
    Jodie Resther
    Jodie Resther
    • Kiki
    • 1990–1996
    Jason Alisharan
    Jason Alisharan
    • Frank
    • 1990–1995
    JoAnna Garcia Swisher
    JoAnna Garcia Swisher
    • Sam
    • 1994–1996
    Elisha Cuthbert
    Elisha Cuthbert
    • Megan…
    • 1996–2000
    David Deveau
    • Andy…
    • 1995–2000
    Rachel Blanchard
    Rachel Blanchard
    • Kristen
    • 1990–1993
    Nathaniel Moreau
    • David
    • 1990–1993
    Kareem Blackwell
    • Quinn
    • 1999–2000
    Vanessa Lengies
    Vanessa Lengies
    • Vange
    • 1999–2000
    Jacob Tierney
    Jacob Tierney
    • Eric
    • 1990–1992
    Codie Lucas Wilbee
    • Stig
    • 1995–1996
    Richard M Dumont
    Richard M Dumont
    • Sardo
    • 1992–2000
    Sheena Larkin
    Sheena Larkin
    • Grandma Aggie…
    • 1992–2000
    Aron Tager
    Aron Tager
    • Dr. Vink…
    • 1990–1994
    James Bradford
    James Bradford
    • General Laing Candle…
    • 1993–2000
    • Creators
      • D.J. MacHale
      • Ned Kandel
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    movies2u

    "Are You Afraid of the Dark" TV Series- 9/10. Pretty scary... maybe sometimes too scary for younger kids.

    Are You Afraid of the Dark (1992) TV Series

    I will say, this show is pretty scary. Some episodes are stupid, but most of them are pretty creepy, and this show is sure to scare younger kids. I remember watching this show, and some of the episodes really freaked me out. "The Frozen Ghost" episode, with special guest star Melissa Joan Hart was pretty scary, and had some disturbing moments when it shows the child's ghost. This is a good show, but I'd recommend it for kids about 10 or older, unless your kid is pretty brave. 10/10.
    Horror1

    A clever thriller for kids...

    This is to kids ages 7-12: You probably would like this show if you don't get too afraid from ghosts and demons. The plot is just that a group of people tell spooky stories. None contain any real scare and none contain visual killings. Rated Y7 for parts that may scare kids. Anyone over 12 might want to find a new show. I don't think you would be scared by it and it wouldn't appeal to you (probably).
    brandonsites1981

    * * * out of 4.

    Clever, fast paced and scary show should appeal to both kids and grown ups. It is about a group of school kids called The Midnight Society that gather around a camp fire on Saturday nights to tell each other some scary stories. Some of my favorites are an intense eposide about a paper clown who has his nose stolen. He haunts the kid who took the nose. A thoughtful one about a young girl who gets everything she every wanted, but the clerk takes something away from her that the girl takes for granted. And my third favorite would have to be an updating of the headless horseman legend. Rated Y7 when it was on TV there are some intense moments and off screen or hinted at killings, but no on screen deaths. Neve Campbell once starred as an employee at an upscale restuarant where your darkest fears come true. Melissa Joan Hart was in one about a cold ghost. Another one found the twins from the show Sister Sister dueling it out. Many many more guest stars.
    10departed07

    One helleva show to remember

    the best and last horror show of early 90's

    during the 90's a lot of things were either horrible or stupid. I'm talking about TV shows. Are you afraid of the dark? is the only show where every saturday night kids get scared. The show was fun until the people of nickelodeon decided to take it off the air and now nickelodeon is one of the stupidest networks ever. The best thing about the show whenever Dr. Vink or Mr. Sardo came along. The best episodes were the tale of laughing in the dark; the tale of dark music; the tale of the prom queen; the tale of the quiet libriain; the tale of the midnight madness; the tale of cutter's treasure; the tale of the pinball machine; the tale of the nightly neighbors and the tale of the whispering walls.

    "Vink's the name. Dr. Vink" "Dr. Fink?" "Vink! With a V-V-V!"
    QueenMakeda84

    Part of my Childhood

    This show was a must see for Snick on Saturday nights when I was growing up. Some episodes actually scared me. I loved it and still would like to see it. Better than some of the crap they have on tv for kids now. Everybody remembers this show and loves it. Silly and campy as it was, it was good.

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    • Trivia
      To pay homage to Rod Serling, show creator D.J. MacHale had the kids say "Submitted for the approval of the Midnight Society" at the beginning of each story. To introduce each episode of The Twilight Zone (1959), Serling would say to the audience, "Submitted for your approval..."
    • Quotes

      [repeated line]

      Dr. Vink: Vink's the name. Dr. Vink.

      Kid: Dr. Fink?

      Dr. Vink: Vink. with a va-va-va.

    • Connections
      Featured in Nostalgia Critic: Snick (2009)
    • Soundtracks
      Are You Afraid of the Dark? Theme
      Performed by Jeffrey Zahn

      Arranged and produced by Ray Fabi

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    • Release date
      • August 15, 1992 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • Canada
    • Official site
      • -Youtube channel
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • ¿Le temes a la oscuridad?
    • Filming locations
      • Richmond, British Columbia, Canada
    • Production companies
      • CINAR
      • Nickelodeon Network
      • YTV
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    • Runtime
      30 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.33 : 1

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