Are You Afraid of the Dark? (1992)

Synopsis

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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Where to watch

Stream

• Paramount+ Amazon Channel

Buy

• Amazon Video
• Apple TV Store
• Google Play Movies
• Fandango At Home

Streaming availability via JustWatch

Cast

• Ross Hull as Gary
• Raine Pare-Coull as Betty Ann
• Jodie Resther as Kiki
• Daniel DeSanto as Tucker
• Jason Alisharan as Frank
• JoAnna Garcia Swisher as Samantha
• David Deveau as Andy
• Elisha Cuthbert as Young Girl
• Rachel Blanchard as Kristen
• Nathaniel Moreau as David

If you liked Are You Afraid of the Dark?, try

• Ghost Whisperer
• The Alfred Hitchcock Hour
• Medium
• The Twilight Zone
• WandaVision
• The Twilight Zone
• The New Alfred Hitchcock Presents
• Night Gallery

BingeNext's take

If you grew up loving spooky stories and campfire tales, Are You Afraid of the Dark? is a perfect pick to revisit or discover. This 1992 kids’ mystery and drama series feels like gathering with friends in the woods, sharing ghost stories that range from creepy to just the right amount of eerie. The show’s charm lies in its simple setup: a group of kids called the Midnight Society meet in their secret spot to tell a new scary story each episode, pulling you into a world where imagination and suspense come alive. With seven seasons and 91 episodes, it’s a great binge for anyone who enjoys classic anthology series with a nostalgic vibe. The cast, including Ross Hull and JoAnna Garcia Swisher, brings these tales to life in a way that’s both fun and a little thrilling, making it a cozy watch for fans of shows like The Twilight Zone or Ghost Whisperer.