Tales from the Darkside: The Movie
Paramount Pictures | Release Date: May 4, 1990 CRITIC SCORE DISTRIBUTION
54
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Mixed or average reviews based on 13 Critic Reviews
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6
Mixed:
6
Negative:
1
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50
Time Out LondonStaff (Not Credited)
Definitely an improvement on the lamentable Creepshow or Cat's Eye, but Harrison never quite transcends the inherently limited format. Read full review
50
USA TodaySusan Wloszczyna
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]
50
Miami HeraldBill Cosford
None of the three is at all frightening, and though the final tale makes use of some nifty makeup effects, they're ones we have seen many times before. [11 May 1990, p.11]
42
Entertainment WeeklyOwen Gleiberman
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. Read full review
40
TV Guide MagazineStaff (Not Credited)
Dull, derivative horror anthology. Read full review
40
Washington PostRichard Harrington
Unfortunately, the fact that these particular stories come from the likes of Arthur Conan Doyle and Stephen King can't overcome the direction of John Harrison and the movie's basic television-level aspirations. Read full review
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