
The Texas Chainsaw Massacre 2(1986)
A radio host is victimised by the notorious cannibal family while a former Texas Marshal hunts them.


“Four Ghoulish Fables In One Modern Nightmare!”
A young boy tells three stories of horror to distract a witch who plans to eat him.

Debbie Harry
Betty (Wraparound Story)

Matthew Lawrence
Timmy (Wraparound Story)
David Forrester
Priest (Wraparound Story)

Christian Slater
Andy (segment ‘Lot 249’)

Robert Sedgwick
Lee (segment ‘Lot 249’)

Steve Buscemi
Bellingham (segment ‘Lot 249’)
Donald Van Horn
Moving Man (segment ‘Lot 249’)

Michael Deak
Mummy (segment ‘Lot 249’)

Julianne Moore
Susan (segment ‘Lot 249’)
George Guidall
Museum Director (segment "Lot 249")
Tales from the Darkside: The Movie is a thriller, comedy, fantasy, horror film released in 1990 exploring themes of witch, monster, heart attack, mummy, dark comedy, anthology. Directed by John Harrison, it stars Debbie Harry, Matthew Lawrence, David Forrester. A young boy tells three stories of horror to distract a witch who plans to eat him.
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