Review of Tales from the Darkside: The Movie (1990) by Jessica G — 26 May 2007

You have to admit that the mutation of the gargoyle at the end is pretty awesome!

This review of Tales from the Darkside: The Movie (1990) was written by Jessica G on 26 May 2007.

Tales from the Darkside: The Movie has generally received mixed reviews.

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