Are You Afraid of the Dark? (1992)
Kernel Score: 88% · 606 ratings
Genres: Mystery, Kids, Drama
First aired: 1992-08-15
Seasons: 7 · 91 episodes
Where to watch Are You Afraid of the Dark?
- Free with ads: Prime Video, Tubi
- Buy: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, Fandango At Home
US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
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.
Are You Afraid of the Dark? parents' guide: ages 6+
Parents need to know that Are You Afraid of the Dark? is a mild horror anthology for kids with spooky but non-graphic scares.
- Violence & scariness: Some — Features supernatural and paranormal scares intended to be spooky rather than graphic, rated TV-Y7.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official TV-Y7 rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Cast
- Daniel DeSanto as Tucker
- David Deveau as Andy
- Vanessa Lengies as Vange
- Kareem Blackwell as Quinn
- Elisha Cuthbert as Megan
Are You Afraid of the Dark? FAQ
Is Are You Afraid of the Dark? good?
Are You Afraid of the Dark? has an 88% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 606 audience ratings.
Where can I watch Are You Afraid of the Dark??
In the US you can watch it free with ads on Prime Video and Tubi and buy it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and Fandango At Home.
Is Are You Afraid of the Dark? OK for kids?
Are You Afraid of the Dark? is rated TV-Y7. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 6+. Parents need to know that Are You Afraid of the Dark? is a mild horror anthology for kids with spooky but non-graphic scares.
What shows are like Are You Afraid of the Dark??
If you liked Are You Afraid of the Dark?, try Night Gallery, Alfred Hitchcock Presents, The Twilight Zone and Goosebumps.