Are You Afraid of the Dark?

Name: Are You Afraid of the Dark?
Genre: Mystery, Kids, Drama
Released: 1992-08-15
Rating: 8.2
Cast: Daniel DeSanto, David Deveau, Vanessa Lengies, Kareem Blackwell, Elisha Cuthbert

1992·Series·TV-Y7·★ 8.2(617)

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“Submitted for the approval of the Midnight Society, I call this story...”

This spooky anthology series for kids recounts ghost stories told by the young members of the Midnight Society as they gather around a campfire. Each episode opens with members of the Midnight Society at their secret spot in the woods, where they prepare their fire and the night's storyteller announces the title of the his or her offering. However, the cameras soon leave the storyteller and switch to the tale being told.

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About Are You Afraid of the Dark?

Are You Afraid of the Dark? is a 1992 English-language mystery, kids and drama series created by D.J. MacHale and Ned Kandel. The cast is led by Daniel DeSanto, David Deveau, Vanessa Lengies. It spans 7 seasons and 91 episodes and has concluded. Viewers rate it 8.2/10 across 600 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Paramount+ Amazon Channel, Amazon Prime Video.

Are You Afraid of the Dark? was produced by Campfire VI Productions, Nickelodeon Productions, and CINAR and made in Canada and United States of America. It was first aired on August 15, 1992, and carries a TV-Y7 certification.

Created by: D.J. MacHale, Ned Kandel
First aired: August 15, 1992
Last aired: June 11, 2000
Original language: English
Age rating: TV-Y7
Status: Ended
Seasons: 7 (91 episodes)
Network: Nickelodeon, YTV
Country: Canada, United States of America
Production: Campfire VI Productions, Nickelodeon Productions, CINAR

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Are You Afraid of the Dark? cast & crew

Are You Afraid of the Dark? was created by D.J. MacHale and Ned Kandel.

The cast features Daniel DeSanto as Tucker, David Deveau as Andy, Vanessa Lengies as Vange, Kareem Blackwell as Quinn, and Elisha Cuthbert as Megan.

Behind the camera, it was produced by D.J. MacHale.

Is Are You Afraid of the Dark? worth watching?

Are You Afraid of the Dark? holds an audience score of 8.2/10 from 617 ratings, ranking it among the most acclaimed mystery series.

With 7 seasons and 91 episodes, it's a long-haul binge.

If you enjoy mystery, kids, and drama, Are You Afraid of the Dark? is worth a place on your watchlist.

How and where to watch Are You Afraid of the Dark?

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