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Are You Afraid of the Dark?

  • TV Series
  • 1990–2000
  • TV-Y7
  • 30m
IMDb RATING
8.2/10
18K
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POPULARITY
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465
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
    • Ned Kandel
    • D.J. MacHale
  • Stars
    • Ross Hull
    • Daniel DeSanto
    • Raine Pare-Coull
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • IMDb RATING
    8.2/10
    18K
    YOUR RATING
    POPULARITY
    1,207
    465
    • Creators
      • Ned Kandel
      • D.J. MacHale
    • Stars
      • Ross Hull
      • Daniel DeSanto
      • Raine Pare-Coull
    • 93User reviews
    • 6Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 6 wins & 13 nominations total

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    Top Cast99+

    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
    Kareem Blackwell
    • Quinn
    • 1999–2000
    Nathaniel Moreau
    • David
    • 1990–1993
    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…
    • 1992–1994
    Jay Baruchel
    Jay Baruchel
    • Joe…
    • 1995–2000
    • Creators
      • Ned Kandel
      • D.J. MacHale
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

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    Mystery
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    Sci-Fi
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    Thriller

    Storyline

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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 some episodes 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 The 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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    FAQ4

    • What was the powder thrown on the campfire at the beginning of every episode?
    • Is there an Are You Afraid of the Dark? book series?
    • Is there a PC Game?

    Details

    • 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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    Tech specs

    • Runtime
      • 30m
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.33 : 1

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