When will somebody release the late 80's Canadian TV series "Tales From The Darkside" on DVD?

I'm waiting on this one also...they should make a set and release it with Monsters. Another one I'm waiting for is Freddy's Nightmares, if anyone remembers that. I'm just happy they finally decided to release Tales from the Crypt.

I'd love to see Tales from the Darkside out on DVD. I can remember watching it when I was really young, being born in '81 and all, and I'd really like to be able to see it again, and see if the hype is still there.

its actually not. i purchased the VHS set from someone on ebay a few years back even though some episodes are good, some are also pretty bad. not like i remembered. dont get me wrong, i'd still buy it if it was ever released, but that would be just to have it (which is pretty much the story with alot of tv shows/movies recently). i'll wait years for a movie or show to get released and when it finally does, i'll pick it up and watch it and think "this is what i waited so long for"? . however, tales from the crypt used to beone of my fav shows so im sure i wont be dissapointed with that, and im still waiting for some news on dream on seasons 3 and 4 as that also used to be a fav.

This series, coupled with the Friday the 13th TV series (as mentioned elsewhere in this forum) would be incredible additions to my dvd collection.

My first response to reading this thread was, "Yeah, that would be cool" But then I tried to remember the shows and I honestly can't remember one story/show. I watched it all the time but I can't remember ANY of them. Remembering a show/movie is a litmus test for me so this doesn't bode well for it being a show I would still like. This goes for Monsters, as well.

I still have a few episodes from when I used to tape the show, and yes, the show probably isn't as great as your nostalgia/memory of it is.
That's not to say that there aren't some outstanding episodes that would be great on DVD:
Trick or Treat: this was the pilot episode, and IMHO the best episode, written by George A Romero. The ultimate halloween tale.
The Odds: A bookie (Danny Aiello) vs a rival back from the dead who can't lose a bet. This one has a very Twilight Zone ending.
Inside the Closet: great "creature" episode directed by Tom Savini.

I would have to agree on "Trick Or Treat" also being one of my favorite
epiosodes of the series. I'm fortunate to own several of the laserdisc (6 of them) editions and "Trick Or Treat" is on one them.

I remember the one with Darrin McGavin as a has been actor who played a cop in a '50s tv show. The show is a big hit on some alien planet where they are just now receiving the broadcast. When the shows suddenly stop because it was cancelled the aliens come to earth and look up McGavin in order to film a final episode and broadcast it to their planet.

Yeah, I liked Galaxy Quest, too. Oh, wait a minute...nevermind They do sound quite similar, don't they?

Update an old thread. Paramount will release season 1--Feb 10 2009.

http://www.tvshowsondvd.com/news/Tal...Season-1/10887

holy shit. awesome news!

I guess the Friday the 13th: The Series sold pretty well, since they are now releasing the second season of that and the first season of Darkside.

Awesome news. I spent many a happy Saturday afternoon watching this show (and its follow-up Monsters) on USA and still remember getting freaked-out beyond belief by "The Closet" episode.

Easily a must-buy for me

Yay on both!

Due to budget cuts, I haven't picked up "F13 Season 1" yet, but it's at the top of my Christmas List.

Hell yeah!!!!

Nice! Now we need Freddy's Nightmares, Monsters, Darkroom, Max Headroom, etc...

Keep 'em coming studios.

Saw this earlier today; DVDActive has a cover up (cover looks great, btw).

That's just awesome.

Thanks so much for this news! I've had vhs transfers to tide me over for a while, but will definatley bite as soon as this is available. I really dig these 80s horror anthology type shows. Hope they follow this up with the remaining seasons as it will make a nice companion to my 80s Twilight Zone sets.

one word: horray!

Which is this...

That's a terrible cover! You have to go online to see it even if you buy the DVD?! NO SALE!

huh?

We can't see it; it's a placeholder that says "image available exclusively from dvdactive.com."