Tales from the Darkside: The Movie

Tales from the Darkside: The Movie

Year: 1990

Runtime: 93 min

Language: English

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This macabre anthology presents three separate and unsettling tales. One story follows a student who unwittingly unleashes an ancient curse. Another centers on a hitman hired to eliminate a troublesome cat, while a struggling artist makes a dangerous deal with dark forces to achieve artistic success. As the boundaries between realities dissolve, these interwoven narratives explore themes of revenge, murder, and supernatural consequences, leading to escalating terror and chaos.

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1

Timmy's Kidnapping

The film begins with a young boy named Timmy being kidnapped by a witch named Betty. Captured in her lair, he learns about her sinister plan to roast him for a dinner party with her fellow witches.

Betty's Kitchen
2

Introduction to 'Tales From the Darkside'

To keep himself occupied during his captivity, Timmy is given an old book titled 'Tales From the Darkside.' In a desperate attempt to stall Betty from her dreadful intentions, he begins to read stories from the book.

Betty's Kitchen
3

The Story of 'Lot 249'

Timmy starts the first story, 'Lot 249', which centers on Bellingham, a marginalized student. Bellingham, tormented by his wealthy peers, finds an ancient scroll that allows him to resurrect a mummy for vengeance.

Prestigious University
4

Bellingham's Revenge

Using the resurrected mummy, Bellingham exacts revenge on his tormentors, killing Lee and Susan in brutal fashion. As chaos ensues, Bellingham’s dark ambitions begin to unfold, leading to a grim turn of events.

Lee's Apartment
5

Andy Confronts Bellingham

Andy, Susan's brother, grows suspicious of Bellingham. Upon discovering the truth, he confronts Bellingham and the mummy, resulting in a chaotic battle where Andy ultimately burns the scroll to halt Bellingham's plans.

University Archaeology Department
6

Chilling Twist

After seemingly defeating Bellingham, Andy faces a chilling twist when he encounters the reanimated mummies of Susan and Lee. This revelation highlights the extent of Bellingham's dark powers and their tragic ramifications.

University
7

Timmy's Next Tale: 'Cat From Hell'

Timmy, still stalling for time, begins the second story, 'Cat From Hell.' In this narrative, hitman Halston is tasked to eliminate a supposedly malevolent cat, leading to a chaotic series of misfortunes.

Halston's Location
8

Halston's Struggles

As Halston attempts to carry out his mission, the cat proves to be more cunning than he anticipated. The story escalates to a surprising climax where the hunter becomes the hunted in a gruesome twist.

Various Locations
9

Final Story: 'Lover's Vow'

Timmy moves on to the last story, 'Lover's Vow.' This tale follows artist Preston, who encounters a beautiful woman named Carola, only to be haunted by his dark past involving a murder witnessed years earlier.

Artist's Studio
10

Preston's Revelation

After ten years of silence regarding the murder, Preston tells Carola the truth, leading to a horrifying transformation. Carola becomes the very beast linked to his past, revealing their children share a tragic fate.

Artist's Studio
11

Return to Reality

Returning to Betty's kitchen, Timmy realizes he has delayed her plans long enough. As Betty grows impatient and confrontational, Timmy must think quickly to escape her clutches.

Betty's Kitchen
12

Timmy's Escape Attempt

In a moment of desperation, Timmy uses marbles to trip Betty, creating an opportunity to break free. His resourcefulness allows him to turn the tides, and he manages to overpower her.

Betty's Kitchen
13

Turning the Tables on Betty

Timmy finally gains the upper hand and shoves Betty into her own oven. The very witch who sought to cook him meets her end in a fitting twist of fate, thanks to his daring escape.

Betty's Kitchen
14

A Happy Ending

With Betty defeated, Timmy triumphs and humorously addresses the audience. He quips about the nature of happy endings, leaving viewers with a sense of joy and relief after his harrowing ordeal.

Betty's Kitchen

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