There’s nothing that horror fans should latch on to more than a good anthology.

Anthologies, on the other hand, make for a fun alternative to traditional storytelling.

How Did ‘Creepshow’ Inspire ‘Tales From the Darkside’?

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Tales From the Darksidefirst premiered one year after the release ofCreepshow.

That 1982 cult classic was inspired by the infamous EC Comics of the 1950s.

LikeThe Twilight Zone,Darksidealso has an atmospheric opening that sets the stage for what’s to come.

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Three scary stories in one, in the comfort of your own home!

“Halloween Candy” is the epitome of a greatDarksideepisode.

Many TV shows have a point whereseasons eventually start dipping off in quality, but not here.

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Instead, the series closed out with a fantastic fourth season and even hada 1990 movie adaptation.

But in the end, you should just put some respect on theTales From the Darksidename!

There’s nothing better thana great horror anthology, andTales From the Darksideis exactly that.

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“The dark side is always there, waiting for us to enter… waiting to enter us.”

Trilogy-of-Terror

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