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Are You Afraid of the Dark?: The Tale of the Pinball Wizard (1992)
Gamer In Us
To finish season 1 on a good note. For of all us who loved to game when we were younger especially. This is a real good episode for that. 90s mall vibes and a hero saves the girl. I really did enjoy it. I'd consider it one of the best of the 1st season. Can't wait to watch season 2 again and see where it takes me for nostalgia!
Haven't watched in a few years so brings back memories! Season 1 has a few memorable episodes! This one was good. The Midnight Society casts are really good at starting out the episodes at the beginning. I do remember some gems coming up so can't wait to see those!
Season for me had 2 10/10. Can't wait to see if season 2 has any!
Are You Afraid of the Dark?: The Tale of the Prom Queen (1992)
The best of season 1
My 2nd 10/10 of season 1
Absolutely loved this episode and have watched it I lost count lol. It's a great story from start to finish. You kinda know where it's going. I should say 1st viewing maybe not as obvious. Upon multiple Watch you know what's gonna happen obviously but you look at the little details and can see what's gonna happen. It's not spooky at all. It's a really neat ghost story for a kids series in the early 90s. Can't say more about it. If you haven't seen this one. I'd say get right on it. My opinion is this one is almost perfect. So for me it's a 10/10. Loving to rewatch and review them!
Are You Afraid of the Dark?: The Tale of the Dark Music (1992)
The Basement
Watched this one twice just this week. What a great one. Very well made
Spooky things are happening in the basement but only while music is playing. This episode was great from beginning to end. An almost perfect episode of Are You Afraid Of The Dark! It almost made it to a 10. Only thing was the casting. Weren't the best choices I found. But the story was well executed and it delivered!! It's an episode that can be watched over and over you likely wont get tired. Especially the revenge part which most kids at that age being bullied would dream about. All in all a very good watch and I highly recommend it! 9/10.
Are You Afraid of the Dark?: The Tale of Jake and the Leprechaun (1992)
Leprechaun's Galore
I vividly remembered watching this one in my younger days when it came out. So this was really like a fresh never seen episode of Are You Afraid Of The Dark. I didn't think I was gonna enjoy it as much as I did. But the characters and the casting was really top notch for this one.
A play in a play that becomes all too real. Ancient times of the leprechaun's meeting up again! It's not the best of the series but it rates well in my books for season 1. 8/10. The actors were really nicely casted for this episode and the child actor was really likeable in his role that made this one work so well. Recommended for a watch.
Are You Afraid of the Dark?: The Tale of the Sorcerer's Apprentice (1992)
Tale Of Sorcerer's Apprentice
What a great episode. From beginning to end it catches your attention.
The main characters are great in the episode. One who gets possessed into doing the dirty work of the main antagonist. It works quite well. The hero is always getting caught sneaking which makes it a little frustrating but that's part of the greatness as well of the episode
Only thing I would have liked more is seeing more of the bad guy in action. Just to make it more suspenseful
The ending leaves an opportunity at a sequel which after this one. You wouldn't mind having that option. One of my higher rated episodes of season 1. 8/10.
Are You Afraid of the Dark?: The Tale of the Nightly Neighbors (1992)
The tale of the nightly neighbors
Ah!! Memories from childhood. This one is one of 2 that I will rate 10/10 for season 1.
The story is quite simple. A family moves from Transylvania to a remote little town where they can prey on unsuspecting victims. But there's more than meets the eye and twists. One I still remembered watching it again after a long time. It just sticks with you. The brother and sister duo sleuths I found amusing and really liked them. The nightly neighbors casting was fantastic for the episode. The vibe and everything was just perfect. For me his episode is a 10/10. It's a knockout. From start to finish your invested. Highly recommended!!
Are You Afraid of the Dark?: The Tale of the Captured Souls (1992)
The Captured Souls
This one I remembered like it was yesterday from watching it again after years. Never forgot it. It was one of my favourites growing up. Watching it again I still feel the same. I really enjoyed it. The characters we're enjoyable and the story was rather good. Heading out for a family outing can sure turn your life upside down and they soon find out
The young kid I found did his job good at being sinister. The story being a little far fetched but you don't mind at all. The pace is rather good and upon watching it again. I enjoyed it. Mad scientist storyline is usually good and this one is no different. 8/10.
Are You Afraid of the Dark?: The Tale of the Super Specs (1992)
Sardo & The Super Specs
Ever since I can remember from watching early on in my youth. I've always been a fan of the character of sardo who will make more appearances as the series moves on. The story was interesting for the most part. One of the better episodes of the 1st season IMO.
The characters are likeable and the story moves at a rather rapid pace not losing momentum at all. One of my favorites from the 1st season. Not really scary by any means but a little spooky for a younger kid. Watching the series again after years. Some episodes I find kind of cheesy but this one was well made and it's a good watch being it once or multiple times. I recommend this one a watch!
Are You Afraid of the Dark?: The Tale of the Hungry Hounds (1992)
Hungry Hounds
To start. The tale of the Hungry Hounds for me personally isn't one of my favourite episodes of AYAOTD. It's not a bad episode in any way. I just found it rather boring and didn't get too into it. The casting and atmosphere was pretty good. Lots of people have enjoyed it I'm sure of it. For me it just didn't do it. With 91 total episodes. They can't all be top 10. It's a watchable 21 minutes that's for sure. For me it's another watch once and good kinda episode.
There's a lot of great ones coming after this one. Can't wait Re-Watching them now. I give this one a 4/10. Not to say it was a bad episode. It's an okay watch for sure. I just couldn't get invested in it! On to the next.
Are You Afraid of the Dark?: The Tale of the Twisted Claw (1990)
Okay Episode
This one isn't too hard to review. It was just an okay episode. Starts out well enough but by the end it loses steam and somewhat becomes less interesting. The casting wasn't bad. The story was good. The delivery could have been better. The wishes the kids made weren't really too exciting. Usually at that age. Would wish for popularity and money to buy anything you want but again it's a just a series lol. Nothing too memorable about the episode. It's an okay watch but easily passable on more than 1 viewing. Not the best episode of the 1st season of are you afraid of the dark. Re-Watching series now and reviewing episode by episode!
Are You Afraid of the Dark?: The Tale of the Lonely Ghost (1992)
Memories!!
This is indeed one of my favourite Are you afraid of the dark episodes. The actors for the most part are excellent and the casting choices were spot on. The story is also great. There's a few twists along the way that aren't really unpredictable but when you realize some of them or get to them for first viewing it gets you invested. What a great series for the 90s. This episode ranks up there with one of the bests out of the whole series
It's a great start to the 1st season. More great episodes are coming. Re-Watching the series for who knows. Lost count lol. 1st time reviewing episode by episode and loving it so far. Episode Highly recommended!
Are You Afraid of the Dark?: The Tale of Laughing in the Dark (1992)
The clown is the star
I will never forget this episode of AYAOTD. It ranks up there with one of the bests. By watching them over again i can thoroughly enjoy them more now in my 30s and really reeview what i'm watching.
Clowns are always somewhat creepy and scary in series and movies. This one especially since you don't really see it. The smoke The Laughs Makes it all worthwhile. The acting is weak in most parts but the story more than makes up for it
This one would likely fall in my top 15 Dark episodes. By watching them again and going along. I will make a list when i have them all in order and my favorite will be ranked. This one is a good watch and i recommend it!
Are You Afraid of the Dark?: The Tale of the Phantom Cab (1990)
The one that started it all
Like the title says. It's the one that started one of the best kids series ever to grace our television screens. Far from being the best episode. It was at least decent storyline and what made it watchable is the character of Dr Vink. There's a few riddles that make it fun to watch and try to figure out. The cab driver i found pretty good and did his part very well. Again a decent start to an excellent series
Like a lot of reviews here. The Casting for the kids actors could have been better but it was still not bad. Watching them all over again so will review episode by episode as free time is had! 6/10 The Phantom Cab.