In general Tales from the Darkside is a pretty fun show. One advantage this show has over others is that it doesn't always take its self too seriously.
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Tales from the Darkside
(Rated NR, Science fiction , Where to watch: Syfy, DVD)
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Not age appropriate for kids under 10, age appropriate for kids over 15; suggested age 12. -
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Common Sense says
Dark, dated morality plays dabble in the occult.
Why We Rated This 
for Ages 12–15
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What Parents Need to Know
About Tales from the Darkside
Parents need to know that these mini morality plays are, as the title of the show suggests, dark. Each episode of this anthology series from the 1980s typically revolves around a person with some kind of character flaw who has an unexpected encounter with the supernatural. The mood is grim and creepy and could easily spook young children, while older kids may find the often-wooden acting and the dated clothes and hairstyles silly or distracting. Some episodes deal with mature issues like infidelity; some characters drink and smoke.
Read our full review by Will Wade
Families Can Talk About
- Families can talk about destiny and karma. Most of these self-contained stories focus on unpleasant characters who try to lie, cheat, and steal to get to the top but instead meet a much more unpleasant fate. Do they get what they deserve? Do you think people in real life get ahead through similarly unscrupulous behavior? Why do you think movies and TV shows tend to depict immoral characters getting punished? Is that always the case in real life?
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- I rate this title on for age 10 and give it
Entertaining show
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