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Are You Afraid of the Dark? 1992

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

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What is Are You Afraid of the Dark??

Are You Afraid of the Dark? is a horror anthology television series created by D.J.

Type
TV series
Year
1992
Status
Ended
Episodes
91
First aired
Aug 15, 1992
Last aired
Jun 11, 2000
Original language
EN
Origin
CA, US
Networks
Nickelodeon, YTV, Family Channel
Genres
Mystery, Kids, Drama
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Overview

Are You Afraid of the Dark? is a horror anthology television series created by D.J. MacHale and Ned Kandel. The show originally aired on Nickelodeon in the United States and on YTV in Canada. It features a group of teenagers known as the Midnight Society, who gather in the woods around a campfire to share frightening ghost stories. Each episode begins with the young storytellers preparing their fire and introducing the title of their tale before the narrative shifts to depict the story being told. The series is designed for a young audience and presents supernatural themes through the framework of these fictional campfire tales. The show ran for multiple seasons, concluding its original run in the late 1990s. It has since remained a notable entry in children's horror programming, recognized for its unique storytelling format and atmospheric presentation.

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Should you watch it?

“Members of the Midnight Society gather around a campfire to share chilling tales of the supernatural.”

Reasons to watch
  • unique storytelling format
  • classic horror themes
Keep in mind
  • episodes are standalone
  • scares are designed for younger audiences

Watch it if you enjoy classic campfire ghost stories presented in an anthology format.

The series features spooky themes and supernatural elements intended for a younger audience.

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Episode guide

Season 1 · 13 episodes Open the complete Season 1 guide →
Season 2 · 13 episodes
Season 3 · 13 episodes
Season 4 · 13 episodes
Season 5 · 13 episodes

Frequently asked questions

What is the Midnight Society?

The Midnight Society is a group of young friends who meet in the woods to tell ghost stories.

Is the show an anthology?

Yes, each episode features a different ghost story told by a member of the group.

Where do the characters meet?

The members gather at a secret spot in the woods to build a campfire.

How does each episode begin?

Episodes start with the group preparing their fire and announcing the title of the night's story.

Does the story happen at the campfire?

No, the cameras switch from the campfire to the actual tale being told.