That intro... I haven't heard it in WAY too long. This is awesome. Love it!!!
@MarquisDeSadie Жыл бұрын
I remember watching this in the 80s, memorizing the intro words, and realizing I had once again managed to stay up late and get horrified. Such a lost treat.
@cinemonstervids Жыл бұрын
Same here! It's hard to imagine a creepier theme song. It's imprinted on my childhood. That's why it was so exciting to animate a tribute to the original show. It was made for fans like you. Thanks for watching!
@MarquisDeSadie Жыл бұрын
@@cinemonstervids I wish we could watch episodes on here, my favorite is The Case of the Stubborns. It's good to know there are some of us watching under a family blanket in the basement den . Wood Panelled walls and the basement TV.
@cinemonstervids Жыл бұрын
@@MarquisDeSadie 100%! It's one thing to mimic the style of 80's horror TV but it's impossible to recreate how it felt to watch a series like TFTD back in those days. It was a different time. We were grateful for horror anthology television. It was creepy and cozy all at once.
@MarquisDeSadie Жыл бұрын
@@cinemonstervids I am a Horror host, Canada's one and only, I started live theatre shows in 1993 and went with it. I generally don't bring it up, but lemme tell ya, Horror has gone the shitter way, and all we have now is regurgitated crap. I'm waiting for the renaissance, as we need good horror, but AI and remakes are all that is being offered as fare. I still work in the Horror film industry despite this, but I won't lie, I know we can never bring those glory days back. However, I think we have to stick to out passions, and hopefully the AI fill in the blanks horror doesn't work. Cheers,
@cinemonstervids Жыл бұрын
@@MarquisDeSadie As a lifelong horror fan, I feel your pain. I really do. Horror fans are so generous, always willing to watch anything in the hopes of seeing something new and frightening but disappointment is inevitable these days. That's why I'm so grateful to animation. I can now tell stories that I could never get made using traditional production. If you watch the other animated horror shorts on my channel, I push myself to tell big stories. Animation and KZbin can offer horror fans a little hope that they might still see something SCARY.
@Brainmutant2 жыл бұрын
This is incredible. I just stumbled across this. I’m a huge Tales from the Darkside fan and you’ve completely replicated the atmosphere and tone in such a perfect way that I don’t think we’ll ever see again. I’m in awe and you’ve earned a new subscriber!
@cinemonstervids2 жыл бұрын
What high praise, thank you! I really appreciate it! My favorite comments are the ones from huge fans of the original show like I am. It wasn't easy replicating the unmistakable magic of 80s horror TV but it sure was a blast trying. :) Believe me, I would be animating an entire TFTD season if I owned the rights. Check out my Twilight Zone fan film for another blast from the past (kinda). Thanks again for the amazing message and for subscribing!
@MrET114 Жыл бұрын
@@cinemonstervids Are, you going to make any more episodes of tales from The darkside?
@lovey1056 Жыл бұрын
@@MrET114 Im ready for another one!!!!
@jaychild786 ай бұрын
I used to stay up late at night back in the 80s to watch Tales from the Dark Side when I was a kid and this was very authentic to the original series!! Great work!!!
@cinemonstervids6 ай бұрын
I appreciate that, thank you! Just like you, I would stay up late watching any horror series on TV in the 80s. They had a certain style to them that's unmistakable. That's what I tried to recreate as much as possible. I'm thrilled it worked for you! Thanks again for watching and for the comment!
@ufellow3 жыл бұрын
As a fan of Tales from the Darkside, what a treat! Pitch perfect story and execution 👏👌
@cinemonstervids3 жыл бұрын
Thank you! I'm really glad you enjoyed it! I'm a fan of the show too and decided it was time for someone to show the series a little love. It's long overdue! Thanks for watching!
@MrET1142 жыл бұрын
@@cinemonstervids Great Video! You should make more episodes of tales from the darkside!
@cinemonstervids2 жыл бұрын
@@MrET114 Thank you! I would love to! Time to start thinking up a new story that would feel at home in the TFTD universe. :)
@MrET1142 жыл бұрын
@@cinemonstervids I was thinking. What about those old fortune telling machines.
@jqmed8810 ай бұрын
Was actually looking for old episodes.....but this was 🔥🔥. Got goosebumps hearing that intro.....and kudos for using the unreal engine. 👍
@cinemonstervids10 ай бұрын
Wow, I really appreciate that, thank you!! As a big fan of the original series, the theme always got me too. I'm grateful to Unreal for giving me the tools to animate ideas I've always had...like tributes to one of my favorite horror TV shows! Thanks for watching and for the amazing comment!
@C0zm1kCat10 ай бұрын
Wow ! Really great - I couldn’t stop watching . Great content !
@cinemonstervids10 ай бұрын
Thank you so much for the kind comment! I know you could watch any of the bazillion videos on KZbin so I appreciate you clicking on my animated trip to the Darkside. It was made with love so I'm grateful you enjoyed it. Thank you for watching!
@MatthewJBarnetteOO7Ай бұрын
"You're just an angry little girl with no prospects. A loser consigned to clean up after people like me for the rest of your life." That hit way too close to home. As someone who can relate to that situation, I'm glad the old hag got what was coming.
@cinemonstervidsАй бұрын
I agree...but the old hag got off easy considering what evil lurked in the fireplace!
@greatpower6063 Жыл бұрын
*Reaches out through cyberspace and through your computer..simply to say* "Make More Of This Beautiful Art!"
@cinemonstervids Жыл бұрын
Thank you very much! I'm thrilled you enjoyed an animated trip to the Darkside. Believe it or not, I'm actually working on second animated TFTD episode as we speak. When will it be done? I have no idea but it's coming. Promise. :) Thanks for watching and for your message!
@tramaynepinnock94302 жыл бұрын
Whoever you are that made this video great work by the way and you're definitely scaring the hell out of me
@cinemonstervids2 жыл бұрын
It makes me happy to hear that the story scared you! It's a challenge to do with animation so I'm always thrilled when it works- since I'm a big fan of horror. Thanks for watching and for your message!
@sylvianapalma9582 жыл бұрын
I remember always watching Tales from the Darkside on TV when I was younger. Coming across this was a welcoming sight.
@cinemonstervids2 жыл бұрын
I'm glad you enjoyed my animated trip to the Darkside! The show holds a special place in my heart too having grown up with it. I tried to capture some of the magic that made it so special. Thanks for watching!
@dvepps6780 Жыл бұрын
Impressive work.
@cinemonstervids Жыл бұрын
Thank you, I really appreciate it! This animated short was a lot of fun to make. Very excited to do another TFTD fan episode. I hope to have it done in January. Thanks for watching and for your comment!
@themajorfreedomandfriends54468 ай бұрын
This was incredible! I went in not expecting much but you all really captured the essence of thew show. This feels like an honest and faithful episode, PLEASE MAKE MORE!
@cinemonstervids8 ай бұрын
I really appreciate that, thank you! Trying to recreate the essence of the original show (which I love) was a blast. It made this project so much fun. The style of 80s horror TV is unmistakable. I love when fellow fans find my little animated trip to the Darkside. I wish I had the rights to the show so I could create an entire animated season here on KZbin. Thanks for the comment and for watching!
@matthewanderson65592 жыл бұрын
I have to join everyone else in telling you how impressed I am with this. The writing, the monster (an instant classic) and that spooky fall atmosphere felt like a genuine TFTDS episode.
@cinemonstervids2 жыл бұрын
That's incredibly nice for you to say, thank you! I appreciate the compliments! It was a blast to play in the TFTD sandbox while trying to turn out a worthy tribute to the original show (which I was always a huge fan of). It makes me happy that you feel I did it justice...albeit with animation. That means a lot coming from a fellow TFTD fan. Thank you for watching!
@jayhawklife882 жыл бұрын
I was a baby in 1984. I remember watching this show a lot. Growing up in the 80s.
@cinemonstervids2 жыл бұрын
I remember watching it too which is why I wanted to do an animated tribute. I love 80s horror TV. Thanks for watching!
@jayhawklife882 жыл бұрын
@@cinemonstervids I like the show. Great job.
@ThayneGill8 ай бұрын
I am a big fan of tales from the Darkside. My three favorite episodes are the Circus, Devil’s Advocate, and Halloween Candy.
@cinemonstervids8 ай бұрын
Thank you for the comment! I'm a big fan of TFTD too so I had tons of fun trying to recreate the look and feel of the original show. I think my favorite episodes are Inside the Closet and Trick or Treat. Thanks for watching!
@ThayneGill8 ай бұрын
@@cinemonstervids not bad choices
@hersheykisses38922 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much you don’t know how this made me smile!
@cinemonstervids2 жыл бұрын
I'm happy to hear you enjoyed this animated trip to the Darkside! I had a blast creating it. :) Thank you for watching!
@TheTERMlNAT0R Жыл бұрын
I want more!!!! this was amazing
@cinemonstervids Жыл бұрын
I'm happy you enjoyed it! It was a blast trying to mimic the original TFTD's style in animation. I'm actually working on a new fan episode. Don't know exactly when it'll be done but it's coming. Thanks for watching and for your comment!
@TheTERMlNAT0R3 күн бұрын
@@cinemonstervids “the last car” just a recommendation 🙏🏻 Even seeing existing episodes in this style would be awesome. As long as it’s not a copyright issue
@cinemonstervids2 күн бұрын
@@TheTERMlNAT0R "The Last Car" is one of the best atmospheric episodes for sure. But yes, copyright issues are an issue on KZbin unfortunately. I wish I could get the rights!
@Epoch11 Жыл бұрын
Well I just got this recommended and I'm glad I did. I remember watching this show is a little kid. You really did a great job and this story with fits so well as an actual Tales From The Darkside.
@cinemonstervids Жыл бұрын
I really appreciate the comment, thank you! I was a real fan of the original show when it first came out so it was a blast to try and mimic that 80s horror TV style. I'm happy you thought the experiment worked out. :) Thanks for watching!
@xXLunatikxXlul3 жыл бұрын
This is beyond fantastic! The video quality and voice acting are superb. Thank you for continuing to create these! I would love to see you visualize an E.C comic in this style, and maybe Goosebumps!
@cinemonstervids3 жыл бұрын
Thank you! I really appreciate the kind words and compliments! I have to admit, I genuinely enjoy the challenge of using animation to reproduce the styles of some of my favorite shows. I've gotten more than a couple of comments to attempt Creepshow/E.C. (which would be SO much fun). I may have to do it and create an animated horror anthology of my own. ;) Thanks for watching!
@Boingsify Жыл бұрын
Wait!! There's MORE of this awesomeness!?
@cjsa7174 Жыл бұрын
I typically not a fan of animation and I almost turned it off in the beginning. But after the the first two minutes I was riveted. This was so good, I’d definitely like to see more. Thanks for your hard work in creating this.
@cinemonstervids Жыл бұрын
Thank you, I'm so happy you enjoyed it! It wouldn't have been impossible to do a TFTD fan episode with traditional production but animation made it so much simpler to tell a story with fewer limitations. I'll definitely be making more. Check out my Twilight Zone fan animation on this channel. :) Thank you for watching and for the comment!
@champagnebulge13 ай бұрын
It's still video game clunky but given the context of TFDS I respect what it's doing.
@teruienages9622 ай бұрын
" typically not a fan of animation" Sooo, you're one of the worst human beings on the face of the planet and a perfect reminder of every ignorant, awful elitist sack of garbage that I despise with a passion. Ok.
@Emsie768 ай бұрын
I really enjoyed that. I appreciate the work and time you put into it. Thank you. 🙏🏼
@cinemonstervids8 ай бұрын
I'm thrilled you enjoyed it! As a fan of the original series, it was a blast to attempt to recreate the magic of TFTD in animation. Thank you for watching and for the comment!
@MofoNsh14 күн бұрын
I've watched this three times already. And this should honestly be a thing. An animated tales from The darkside series is a great idea.
@cinemonstervids14 күн бұрын
I agree 100%! Even though it's impossible to recapture the retro magic of the original series, I think a genuine stylistic tribute to 80s horror TV would be more effective than remaking it for a modern audience. I would love to do it! I've tried to locate the rights holder of TFTD (not that I could afford them) but it seems like a logistical mess. Maybe it'll be tackled someday like Love, Death + Robots and Secret Level. I'm looking at you, Tim Miller and Blur Studio! I appreciate the multiple viewings and the wonderful comment. Thanks for watching!
@zaprowsdower2879 Жыл бұрын
Wow. Better than "the Grither" as an episode and the feel was perfect. Great acting and direction. 5/5 excellent job.
@cinemonstervids Жыл бұрын
I appreciate that, thank you! It would've been a dream to have contributed an episode to the original TFTD series. Thanks to animation, I can live out that fantasy here on KZbin. I wish I owned the rights to the series. I would animate an entire season! Thanks for watching and for the comment! Check out my animated fan TZ episode too. :)
@JVL171 Жыл бұрын
I have the complete DVD collection. I would love to add this episode to my collection.👍👍👍👍
@cinemonstervids Жыл бұрын
I'm happy you enjoyed this animated trip to the Darkside! I have the entire collection too so it was a pleasure to watch all the episodes again to find what made the series so special. It could never be imitated but I had a blast trying to copy the tone of the original series. Thanks for watching!
@constancelacroce1123 Жыл бұрын
I almost didn't watch it because it said animated, fan made...then I thought to give it a try. Great job! Well done!
@cinemonstervids Жыл бұрын
I appreciate you sticking around to watch my animated trip to the Dark Side! It was definitely a labor of love as a big fan of the original series. I'm thrilled you were pleasantly surprised. :) Thank you for watching and for your comment!
@Caine7ify10 ай бұрын
Takes a special type of relentless for the Soot Man to chase her down.
@cinemonstervids10 ай бұрын
The Soot Man didn't care that Kat stole that money. But she made the house dirty before she left and that's a BIG no no. Thanks for watching!
@Caine7ify10 ай бұрын
Wow, even monsters hate it when rules are broken, huh? And NP!@@cinemonstervids
@BruceCarroll3 жыл бұрын
You captured the essence of Tales from the Dark Side perfectly! Everything in this production was top notch! The story was good, too -- makes me glad I don't have a fireplace!
@cinemonstervids3 жыл бұрын
Thank you, much appreciated! Horror TV in the 80s has a really fun style. TFTD especially. It was a blast to try and emulate it. I'm glad you enjoyed this animated trip to the Darkside. Don't forget to keep your place clean! ;)
@musicmex2 жыл бұрын
Wow just wow! Especially the last scene where it says my room needs to be cleaned with flies while showing the end credits. That was amazing! Bravo 👏
@cinemonstervids2 жыл бұрын
I appreciate that, thank you!!! I'm glad you enjoyed this little animated trip through the Darkside. It was a ton of fun to make. 80s horror TV is a fun style to experiment with. :) Thanks again for watching and for message!
@onemorerep65973 ай бұрын
This is amazing work. I’m glad you’re posting again. You do really good work.
@cinemonstervids3 ай бұрын
I really appreciate that, thank you! I do love creating these animation projects but there's so much new technology to experiment with that it can be challenging to focus. I'm trying though. :) Thank you for watching and for the comment!
@mikelynn95333 жыл бұрын
I was a fan of TFTD and you nailed the look and feel. Absolutely fantastic!!!!!!!
@cinemonstervids3 жыл бұрын
Thank you!!! As a TFTD fan myself, I really worked hard to match that wonderful horror TV feel from the 80s. What a fun time to discover horror, right?! Thanks for watching!
@mikelynn95333 жыл бұрын
@@cinemonstervids just making my skin crawl thinking about it. Thnx again.
@dethfilmsinc5047 Жыл бұрын
Dude, you absolutely nailed it! The music, the aesthetic, everything! The animation was absolutely awesome! I really hope you can do more like this, as a fan of the original series.
@cinemonstervids Жыл бұрын
Thank you, I really appreciate that! As a huge fan of the original series too, I wanted to attempt that nostalgic 80s horror TV vibe. Perfectly achieved by TFTD. I'm grateful for animation because it helped me have tons of fun with this. I wish I had the show's rights so I could do an entire animated season on KZbin. :) Thanks again for your kind comment and for watching!
@dethfilmsinc5047 Жыл бұрын
@@cinemonstervids No, thank you l, man! For keeping stuff like this alive and doing what you do! I have a buddy I went to college with who does animation and he always says how much hard work goes into animating just one scene. So, I can’t even imagine the trials and tribulations you go Through as an animator.
@cinemonstervids Жыл бұрын
@@dethfilmsinc5047 It's my pleasure! It's true...animation is a very different beast than live-action production. You get nothing for free. You have to do everything. That said, it's worth it for the creativity and control. I could never make this episode traditionally. That's why I'm grateful. But yeah, this took me 3 months to do by myself. :)
@dethfilmsinc5047 Жыл бұрын
@@cinemonstervids Well, I subscribed to your channel and definitely am looking forward to what you got in the future!
@cinemonstervids Жыл бұрын
@@dethfilmsinc5047 Much appreciated! Check out my Twilight Zone animated fan short too. Another tribute made with love. :)
@beausaunders77863 ай бұрын
Man you should do more of these. You could sell these on dvd and make a killing among horror fans
@cinemonstervids3 ай бұрын
Thank you so much! I genuinely appreciate the support. I really wish I owned the rights to TFTD (I have inquired about it). These films are a lot of work so it's very risky to make them without permission. If I could, I would do an entire animated season here on KZbin. 100%! Maybe I'll try to push my luck one more time. ;) Thanks for watching and for the comment!
@onemorerep65973 ай бұрын
@@cinemonstervidshey as long as you make em I’m watching them
@cultofj37772 жыл бұрын
That was FANTASTIC! I feel like I watched a new episode of Darkside with Ana De Armas in it! lol. Really well made on all levels, and great story. Loved the commercial breaks! Way ta go.
@cinemonstervids2 жыл бұрын
Thank you! I'm glad you enjoyed this animated trip to the Darkside! I'm a big fan of the original series so it was tons of fun trying to match the show's look and feel (commercial breaks and all). I have the power of animation to thank for that. :) Thanks for watching and for the awesome message!
@cultofj37772 жыл бұрын
@@cinemonstervids All voice actors are great. I hate to single out anyone, but if Malia Pyles played Catherine, she was phenomenally good! the character is already at her wits end when the series opens, and we can hear all that frustration in her voice as she tries to hold it all in. Also I have to say, first appearance of the Soot Man is a jump scare that really seems to work. Nice pacing!
@cinemonstervids2 жыл бұрын
@@cultofj3777 I have to agree with you. Every VO take Malia sent over in Katherine's role was gold. Made it difficult to choose! She's a natural and brought so much to that character. Jump scares are always fun when they work. I'm glad that one did!
@yahnatanlevi6894Ай бұрын
A tales from the darkside and tales from the crypt revival is sooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo, desperately needed nowadays done old school style just like back in the day
@cinemonstervidsАй бұрын
I agree! I think these classic horror shows are better when sticking close to the old school vibe that make them so special. You can't recreate the magic completely but I think fans will enjoy the attempt. I just believe they're more effective...even in animation. :) Thanks for watching and for the comment!
@yahnatanlevi6894Ай бұрын
@@cinemonstervids if done right. Go back to using old school 80's practical effects a good well written story. And boom !!! You got a revival resurrected from the past that is back 💪 💪 💪 💪
@markmitchell91092 жыл бұрын
I grew up watching every episode as a kid, even taping them, you've captured the magic with this ✨️ one that made the show what it was, memorable, Bravo 👏🏿 👏🏿 👏🏿
@cinemonstervids2 жыл бұрын
Thank you! I really appreciate the comment! I grew up on the original series too and it had a certain quality that helped make it the cult show it is now. There's just something very special about 80s horror TV so I wanted my tribute to seem authentic. :) Thanks for watching and for the compliment!
@Horror_N_M3tal2 жыл бұрын
As a fan of Horror anthology shows including TFTDS I was impressed with how well this was done.
@cinemonstervids2 жыл бұрын
Thank you! I'm happy you enjoyed it! I'm a big fan of TFTD and horror anthologies too so I'm grateful to animation so I could create my little fan tribute. Thanks for watching and for your message!
@MothmanLurking Жыл бұрын
❤ Tales from the Darkside
@cinemonstervids Жыл бұрын
Me too! That's why I couldn't help myself but animate a tribute to this classic show. We won't see another one like it. Thanks for watching!
@OliveXC2 жыл бұрын
This was a great video! The only reason why I think this video is not as popular as your twilight zone is the introduction - it takes a lot longer to get to the story. But after 2-3 minutes in I was hooked and enjoyed it. Superb horror done right!
@cinemonstervids2 жыл бұрын
Thanks again for checking out my work! The opening is definitely a little long but I was trying to emulate an original Tales From the Darkside episode as much as possible. And even though TFTD has a cult following, it's not as beloved as Twilight Zone. Either way, it was a fun project to do and an excellent challenge. This much animation requires endurance! Happy you enjoyed it. Animation is wonderful for the horror genre. :)
@raymondlin8728 Жыл бұрын
Love this. Short story. Video game like.
@teresitacuadrado79393 жыл бұрын
I was really involved in each character's story. Well done! I'm gonna go clean my house now! lol! Scary! ; )
@cinemonstervids3 жыл бұрын
Thank you! I'm so happy you enjoyed it! Keep the house clean! ;)
@Boingsify Жыл бұрын
Being a great fan of the original series; I underestimated how awesome this would be.
@cinemonstervids Жыл бұрын
I really appreciate that, thank you! I'm a great fan of the original TFTD series myself so I did my best to make the animated short as authentic as possible to that 80s horror TV magic. :) Thanks for the kind comment and for watching!
@jmoney4708 Жыл бұрын
Everybody knows that intro theme if not your way too young
@hatednyc3 жыл бұрын
Wow I am so impressed! For an old school fan like me this is already exciting but to see you even did the intro - THANK YOU. Only real fans know and love it for with the cult reverie it merits in its own right. This is all just brilliant - well done!!
@cinemonstervids3 жыл бұрын
I really appreciate the enthusiastic support, thank you! It means a lot to me to have fellow old school TFTD fans enjoy this animated tribute. It was made with love because the original show had a profound affect on my twisted young mind...starting with the classically creepy opening credits! Thanks for watching!
@lovey1056 Жыл бұрын
Excellent story, Excellent Job!!!!! This is coming from a true Tales from the Dark side Fan!! Fantastic 🤗
@cinemonstervids Жыл бұрын
Thank you!!! I really appreciate you watching and for your comment! I'm a huge fan of original TFTD series too and wanted to do right by it with my animated tribute. That 80s horror TV vibe isn't easy to match but I tried. :) Thanks again!
@lovey1056 Жыл бұрын
@@cinemonstervids I loved how Original your storyline was. I really hope to see more Cinemonster ( TFTDS) ideas. You now have a fan of your work. 😺
@BillyButton6310 ай бұрын
This is even better than an original episode of Tales. Please make more.
@anacatarina13882 жыл бұрын
That was stupendous. They should make more.
@cinemonstervids2 жыл бұрын
Thank you! I really appreciate that. I wish I had the rights to the show so I could animate an entire season here on KZbin. It was a blast to make and I love 80s horror TV. Thanks for watching!
@Weens3 жыл бұрын
Wow. The animation is so good! You did this all by yourself? It’s amazing.
@cinemonstervids3 жыл бұрын
Thank you! I really appreciate that! Yes, I did it myself and it was a lot of work...but I'm happy with the way my little fan episode turned out. Animation has opened up a world of creativity for me. :) Thanks again for watching!
@betalife72252 жыл бұрын
@@cinemonstervids you are a goat do you have IG?
@sneakyskunk12 ай бұрын
This was so well done. It perfectly emulates the feel of a horror anthology from a pretty great series. I loved it, but I do have notes. Not that I can improve on something so perfect, but if I could? *spoilers* I would have left the ending ambiguous. Linger on that fireplace at the end, let there be some mystery as to if the Soot Man was in there or not. Maybe let Catherine turn her back as the camera pans over her shoulder, and just before the credits roll, then you flash the eyes. Other than that? Perfect.
@cinemonstervids2 ай бұрын
Thank you for watching and for your comment! I honestly love notes because they only come from hardcore TFTD fans. I'll be sure to keep your feedback in mind for future episodes. I'm always looking to improve my work. Thanks again for watching!
@nessadvantage9447 Жыл бұрын
This is awesome. As a fan who grew up with the original series.....PLEASE DO MORE OF THESE😊👍
@cinemonstervids Жыл бұрын
Thank you! I'm happy you enjoyed this animated trip through the Darkside. I'm actually working on a new episode now! Not sure when it'll be done but I'm excited to share it with fans of the original series like you. Thanks for watching and for your comment!
@millana1002 жыл бұрын
This was excellent!!! I enjoyed every minute of it.
@cinemonstervids2 жыл бұрын
Thank you!!! I'm happy you enjoyed my little animated fan episode of TFTD! It's a great show that's deserving of a tribute. Hopefully people will create more. :) Thanks for watching!
@hhh1238372 жыл бұрын
This a quite a good opening episode to a Season 5 of the show!!! I loved that show for 35 years!! I can't find Tales from the Darkside streaming anywhere online!
@jlindsey1991 Жыл бұрын
Someone should hire this man!
@cinemonstervids Жыл бұрын
I appreciate that, thank you! I'll just keep making movies to share on KZbin until that glorious day happens. :) Thanks for watching and I'm happy you enjoyed this animated trip to the Darkside!
@champagnebulge13 ай бұрын
So cool. Just got the entire series on DVD for under 30 bucks. To have had all episodes at my fingertips circa 1990 would have been nuts!...
@cinemonstervids3 ай бұрын
I appreciate that, thank you! I know exactly what you mean. To have had the entire collection back in those days to watch whenever I wanted would've been amazing. I had a good amount of episodes recorded on VHS tapes but it's not the same. Ah, the nostalgia. Thanks for watching and for your comment!
@Pozorrogo3 жыл бұрын
Extremely amazing animation and a superb storyline! I loved how suspenseful it was, great use of background music and tension building. And you did it mainly by yourself. I hope you keep it up! Id love to see more animated horror shorts from you! I'm a huge fan of Tales from the Darkside and I think it fits right in! I cant give it enough praise you nailed it
@cinemonstervids3 жыл бұрын
I really appreciate the generous compliments, thank you! I'm happy you enjoyed the episode! As a big TFTD fan myself, I wanted to show the series some love. It has a really fun style and is absolutely worth an animated tribute. Yes, it was a lot of work but lots a fun to make too. :) Thanks for watching!
@masterjedi6424Ай бұрын
Old Skool VHS. Music to my Gen (X) ears.
@cinemonstervidsАй бұрын
I agree 100%. You can't attempt to emulate the vibe of 80s horror TV without the click and whir of a VHS player firing up. They go hand in hand. Thanks for watching!
@kurtweiand7086 Жыл бұрын
Good job. Now l need to clean my room!
@cinemonstervids Жыл бұрын
I appreciate that, thank you! Being clean can definitely be a life saver. :) kzbin.info/www/bejne/pJ-6nXagpcSpa5o
@bubblegumgun32922 жыл бұрын
outstanding , Genuinely feels like a real episode great acting
@cinemonstervids2 жыл бұрын
I appreciate that, thank you! I've always been a fan of the original TFTD series so I'm grateful animation gave me an opportunity to do a fan episode. I was lucky I had excellent voice actors to bring it to life (myself EXCLUDED ;) Thanks for watching!
@tjtharp6032 жыл бұрын
I would love to find more of those stories out there. That was great
@cinemonstervids2 жыл бұрын
I'm glad you enjoyed it! It had a blast animating a story in the original 80s horror TV style. I wish there were more TFTD fan films out there too! Thanks for watching and for your message!
@tjtharp6032 жыл бұрын
@@cinemonstervids you're welcome. I enjoyed it definitely. I watched it twice
@AlexReynardАй бұрын
I have been binging on 80s anthology shows (this, Twilight Zone, Monsters, Alfred Hitchcock Presents, & Crypt of course), and I'm immediately impressed, just by the feel of the recreated intro. This is gonna be good. Comments and spoilers below. -Color palate's excellent. The place _feels_ cold. Unwelcoming and aloof. Judgemental. -The 'rrrrr' of the wheelchair motor adds to the atmosphere. Irritating enough to add tension, but not too distracting. -A tarantula seems a little out of place in North America. ;) -I like that you don't waste time introducing the idea of the monster and its rules. So I just *know* they're gonna be broken. The question is, how? -"You stood right next to me when I made those bets" is a damn good character-building line. What a jerk! -PERFECT bit of visual storytelling: the room full of cleaning supplies, and her expression of, 'I am losing my goddamn mind' when entering. -Mrs. Calloway embodying 'asshole victim'. I didn't think Kat had it in her. -I like the bit of genuine fear in, "You lit a fire?" The story's been told to her enough times, and she's in such a heightened state of fear, it's getting under her skin. -The bit with the hands was understated. Could have gone for a loud jumpscare chord; didn't. Nice. -Tree-tapping on the bathroom window was a good creepy sound effect. -The dressmaking dummy in the attic was a nice touch. Caught it just out of the corner of my eye. 'What was that!?' -And the attic scare keeps it mostly hidden. Again, nice. -Basement's atmospheric AF. I can imagine how much colder than the rest of the house it is. -His sound effects are very good. I might have kept the grin off. An empty expressionless face, keeping him as simply an unknown force of nature, or something mindless conjured from imagination could have been better. -Spray bottle standoff was [chef's kiss] -On second thought, the grin works. After Kat makes her deal, it's like he's thinking, 'Allright. I can respect a fellow monster.' -Mmmm, the dead silence at the end was good, but the sign was a great little cherry on top. EXCELLENT. The effort you put in really shows. I have absolutely seen whole studios make less-polished CGI movies. This was completely worthy of being a real episode of the series! P.S., I did something similarly retro-inspired. If you go to my channel, you might like my Garbage Pail Nightmares.
@cinemonstervidsАй бұрын
What an amazing comment, thank you!!! I genuinely appreciate your feedback and the thought you put into this. I'm always interested in hearing from fans of 80s horror anthology shows. It's impossible to recreate the unique feel of those classic programs but that's what made it such a fun challenge. If I owned the rights, I would absolutely animate an entire TFTD season here on KZbin. Rather than trying to modernize it, I think it's more effective this way. I'm thrilled you enjoyed the episode and, again, thank you for taking the time to break down your thoughts. I appreciate it!
@AlexReynardАй бұрын
@@cinemonstervids "It's impossible to recreate the unique feel of those classic programs but that's what made it such a fun challenge." A big thing that seems to put them apart is just _effort._ They were really trying, and having fun. It's such a contrast to ultra-focus-tested newer entertainment. You cared enough to put effort in. I hope it was fun too. Also, I'm really glad my wordiness helped. I'm a writer myself, so if I'm watching anything, part of my brain is also constantly in the background noticing what works, or doesn't, or what I'd do differently, or blah blah blah. It's like having a talking crow on your shoulder!
@bluestripetiger2 жыл бұрын
You did a bang up job with this!! Remarkable! Especially noticeable for me are the way you built up the mood in the episode with the muffled color inside the house and the music for the episode contributed a great deal to the episode feeling just right. You should be proud of yourself. The ending was especially reminiscent of how many eps in Tales from the Darkside would end!! Just in general, your work proves that the series is just begging to be revived in the modern age. There's so much that could be done. From a fan that grew up watching this series as a kid--thanks!! When you can (if you can) it would be cool if you made a fan episode of Monsters. I loved that series too but it had a completely different feel to Tales from the Darkside.
@cinemonstervids2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the glowing review! I really appreciate it! I loved the original show too so the real fun came from trying to emulate the look and feel of 80s horror TV. It's very distinct! You can't beat a cheesy synth score. ;) I'm genuinely grateful that animation technology has reached a point where making these fan films are possible. I hope to see a lot more and who knows, maybe TFTD will get revived. Fingers crossed! Thanks for your message and for watching!
@teemoney1162 жыл бұрын
Loved it! I would have never wanted to see another fireplace for the rest of my life
@cinemonstervids2 жыл бұрын
Thank you, I'm happy you enjoyed this little animated trip to the Darkside! I would've stayed away from cleaning and cleaning products too. :) Thanks for watching!
@johnjafon2410 Жыл бұрын
what a work of love. great job!
@cinemonstervids Жыл бұрын
I appreciate that, thank you! It really was a labor of love as a massive fan of the original series. It was a lot of fun trying to match the show's unique style. Thanks for watching!
@corabean67733 жыл бұрын
This is amazing!
@cinemonstervids3 жыл бұрын
I'm so glad you enjoyed it! Malia is a gem. Any shine that the short has comes from her incredible talent. :)
@moisesojeda10852 жыл бұрын
@@cinemonstervids I like the old school flip phone the male character had lol
@cinemonstervids2 жыл бұрын
@@moisesojeda1085 It's funny you should mention that! It was a modern cellphone until the very last second when I decided that the episode should seem like it took place in the 80s (like the show). Doing that scene over to add the vintage phone was the last work I did on the film. :) Thanks for watching!
@IDKeffect825 ай бұрын
Top ten for me.
@cinemonstervids5 ай бұрын
Thank you for watching! I'm thrilled you enjoyed this animated trip to the Darkside. It was tons of fun to make.
@IDKeffect825 ай бұрын
@@cinemonstervids it's amazing
@michaelolz3 жыл бұрын
You did a great job with this!
@cinemonstervids3 жыл бұрын
I appreciate that, thank you! I'm happy you enjoyed my little animated fan film. Tales from the Darkside doesn't get enough love this was a blast to make. Thanks for watching and commenting!
@SamuelBlack843 жыл бұрын
It's like Tales From The Darkside as a PS4 game. Something I would love
@alfreddreamerphotocomics48802 жыл бұрын
Really really reeeeally great work sir. I was invested in it all the way through. You’re very talented.
@cinemonstervids2 жыл бұрын
I really appreciate that, thank you! I'm glad you enjoyed my animated trip to the Darkside. I was always a fan of the original show so this was a joy to make and share with the KZbin community. Thanks for watching and for the kind words!
@chucovato312 жыл бұрын
Awesome 👌. I'd enjoyed it. Making anymore?
@cinemonstervids2 жыл бұрын
Thank you! I'm glad you enjoyed it! It was a fun ride to the Darkside. I would love to take the trip again. Honestly, I would do an entire animated season if I had the rights to TFTD (which I don't, unfortunately). :) Thanks for watching!
@markengle21992 жыл бұрын
This is very good. Thanks for making it.
@cinemonstervids2 жыл бұрын
Thank you! Much appreciated. It makes me happy when other TFTD fans come across my little animated tribute to awesome horror TV in the 80s. Thanks for watching!
@ihateads9220 Жыл бұрын
Very good job with the project it should of been a episode of Tales from the Darkside tv series.
@cinemonstervids Жыл бұрын
Thank you for watching and for your message! I'm a huge fan of the series so I consider that a big compliment. It was a blast to make- even though it's impossible to recapture the magic of the original TFTD.
@TheRealNormanBates Жыл бұрын
"Wheeere's my cake, Catherine? I want it! It's mine! I waaant my cake!"
@cinemonstervids Жыл бұрын
Creepshow is easily one of my favorite horror films of all time!
@nathanschiller3292 жыл бұрын
I truly loved it. Would love to see motr. Btw until more closely examinded i thought the intro was the original. Great job!
@cinemonstervids2 жыл бұрын
I really appreciate that, thank you! I would love to animate more TFTD fan episodes but it's scary when you don't own the rights. They're too much work to be taken down. I did my best to match the opening credits. I'm happy it required a second look. Thanks for watching and for your message...and Happy New Year!
@grimyagami2 жыл бұрын
I thought this was a real episode when my mom put it on. Y'all did a great job.
@cinemonstervids2 жыл бұрын
I appreciate that, thank you! I really wanted to stay close to the feel of great 80s horror TV like Tales from the Darkside. I had a blast trying for sure. Thanks for watching and thank your mom for me. :)
@grimyagami2 жыл бұрын
@@cinemonstervids Sure thing man. Any idea when the next project is coming out? :D
@cinemonstervids2 жыл бұрын
@@grimyagami I worked on an animated pilot so I'm waiting to hear if that's my next project. If not, I've got a couple of ideas cooking. :)
@grimyagami2 жыл бұрын
@@cinemonstervids Looking forward to it >:D
@AlexKongMX3 жыл бұрын
Whaat a master piece dude! :d CONGRATS JASON! This was amazing, I'd love to chat about it! This was some master storytelling, cheers man!
@kammellioo3 жыл бұрын
Impressive! Great work!
@cinemonstervids3 жыл бұрын
Much appreciated, thank you! I'm glad you enjoyed my little animated trip to the Darkside. It was a blast to do. Thanks for watching!
@peytonhibdon76592 жыл бұрын
Great little tale to grill dinner to. Impressive
@cinemonstervids2 жыл бұрын
Thank you! I'm glad you enjoyed my animated trip to the Darkside. It's also a great little tale for house cleaning chores. ;) Thanks for watching and for the comment!
@robsop9512 Жыл бұрын
very cool. nicely done. i hope you make more!
@cinemonstervids Жыл бұрын
I appreciate that, thank you! It was a lot of fun trying to mimic the style of the original show- which I grew up with and always loved. I wish I had the rights to TFTD. I would animate an entire season here on KZbin! Maybe they'll let me get away with one more... ;) Thanks for watching and for the comment!
@DISfxs3 жыл бұрын
Great Job!! i understand your pain (doing it yourself.) I completely understand! Keep up the great work.
@cinemonstervids3 жыл бұрын
Thank you! I really appreciate that! Yes, it's challenging but definitely worth being able to tell whatever story pops into my twisted head. ;) Thanks for watching!
@kimistry95332 жыл бұрын
I am sooo happy and excited for this!!🎉🎊 I've never seen TFTD in this version. Became a subscriber today💖
@cinemonstervids2 жыл бұрын
I'm so happy you enjoyed this TFTD animated fan episode! I was always such a big fan of the show that I just had to animate a tribute. 80s horror TV is such a fun style to play with. Wish I could do an entire season this way. :) Thanks for watching and subscribing!
@kimistry95332 жыл бұрын
@@cinemonstervids ❤
@AceCorr2 жыл бұрын
That was crazy good!
@cinemonstervids2 жыл бұрын
Much appreciated, thank you! As a big fan of the original show, I thought it would be fun to animate a TFTD tribute. Also, as a big fan of horror, I wanted to see what I could pull off with animation. :) Thanks for watching!
@Theasworld1984 Жыл бұрын
It was amazing. Look like animation I wish I could create as I was trying to make my own webseries for many years now. This episode was so good I subscribed 😊👏👏👏👏👏
@cinemonstervids Жыл бұрын
I really appreciate that, thank you! Honestly, now is the best time to get into motion capture and animation with the Unreal Engine. It might have felt expensive and time-intensive before but you'd be surprised how accessible it is today. I definitely encourage you to jump into Unreal and get a taste of the engine's amazing animation features. And you can get started for free! Good luck with your webseries and thanks for the sub!
@Theasworld1984 Жыл бұрын
@@cinemonstervids thank you for the information as I will definitely look into it 👍🏼👍🏼😊 and your welcome on the sub.
@cbn72392 жыл бұрын
Excellent!!
@cinemonstervids2 жыл бұрын
I'm glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for watching!
@jdosborne78093 жыл бұрын
Wow! Awesome job man!
@cinemonstervids3 жыл бұрын
I appreciate the compliment, thank you! I'm glad you enjoyed my little animated tribute to the original TFTD series. It was always a favorite of mine. Thanks for watching!
@wallacenunnery66603 ай бұрын
Wow this idea would had work very well back then
@cinemonstervids3 ай бұрын
Much appreciated, thank you! I tried to come up with a story that would feel right at home with episodes from the original series- a series I've always loved. Thanks for watching and for your comment!
@chriskim4572 жыл бұрын
Absolutely amazing
@cinemonstervids2 жыл бұрын
Thank you! I'm glad enjoyed it! It's about time someone animated the Darkside. :) Thanks for the message!
@continentalaquatics27252 жыл бұрын
Very well done!
@44bosslady2 жыл бұрын
Wow Great Job!👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽
@cinemonstervids2 жыл бұрын
Much appreciated, thank you! I'm happy you enjoyed this animated trip to the Darkside!
@zlayers2 жыл бұрын
More please! You deserve my sub!
@cinemonstervids2 жыл бұрын
I appreciate the sub, thank you! I'm glad you enjoyed this little Darkside episode! Trust me, I would love to make more TFTD fan episodes. If only I could license the IP. 80's horror TV is a great sandbox to play in- especially with animation. Fear not, I've got stuff cooking so stay tuned. :) Thanks for watching and for your comment!
@brentandvuk3 ай бұрын
I enjoyed this story
@Icaro-n3l2 ай бұрын
good afternoon! Do you have the link to download this film? I watched this movie when I was a pre-teen and I can't find it to download. gratitude!
@cinemonstervidsАй бұрын
Hi! Thank you for your comment. This is actually an original story but it's meant to be a fan film of the original Tales from the Darkside TV show from the 80s. All those episodes should be available online and DVD. Thanks for watching!
@johnjohnson798 Жыл бұрын
Springtime freshness to the rescue!!!
@cinemonstervids Жыл бұрын
Ha! I always knew a spray bottle looked a bit too much like a weapon. :) Thanks for watching!
@iCloneCartoonStory3 жыл бұрын
Very well made movie! I am impressed! Good acting. Good camera. Respect for the huge amount of work done! And most importantly, a well-told story. I really like this genre. It's a pity that there is not much interest in this type of movies anymore. I also make short films. I hope to reach your level of animation creation soon! Good luck in your next movies !!!
@cinemonstervids3 жыл бұрын
I appreciate that, thank you! So much of what we're doing is new and takes practice. I'm learning new ways to improve everyday. You'll get there! No matter what the genre, people will always be interested in a good story. Whatever story you're passionate about telling, tell it well and the audience will show up. :) Thanks again for watching!
@ladyhaze8026 Жыл бұрын
🤔💭*"This by far is one of the best📺 animated versions of an original story📖 I've seen so far💯📼🔀🎥💻
@cinemonstervids Жыл бұрын
Thank you SO MUCH! I genuinely appreciate you watching and for your kind comment! As a huge fan of the original TFTD show, this fan episode was a blast to animate. It was a fun challenge to match the 80's horror TV style. I wanted it to be authentic. If you like this, check out my animation Twilight Zone fan episode on this channel too. :)
@TeeBeats3032 жыл бұрын
are there more??
@cinemonstervids2 жыл бұрын
Believe me, I would love to animate more episodes. I've been a fan of Tales from the Darkside since I was a kid. It's a blast playing with the 80s horror TV style. If it wasn't for that ol' copyright infringement thing...Thanks for watching!
@TeeBeats3032 жыл бұрын
@@cinemonstervids right on me too. I like what what you did, I checked out some other ones too. Iliked the Twilight zone as well.
@cinemonstervids2 жыл бұрын
@@TeeBeats303 Much appreciated, thanks! I'll definitely be animating more fan episodes (because it's so much fun). Just need to be careful about YT's rules. Stay tuned!
@SamuelBlack84 Жыл бұрын
It could work as a radio drama
@AlexKongMX3 жыл бұрын
WOOHOOO!!! O M G This is going to be awesome!!! :D
@cinemonstervids3 жыл бұрын
I hope you like it! I'm sure you'll have lots of questions afterwards. I'm ready! lol
@FlyingLotus2 жыл бұрын
Very well done. I wish I could get a better handle on unreal. Just using I clone rn
@cinemonstervids2 жыл бұрын
Thank you! I'm glad you enjoyed my little animated tribute to TFTD. I know Unreal and Sequencer seem tough to learn but honestly, they're way more intuitive and powerful than iClone. There are some really good Sequencer tutorials available on KZbin. I remember taking an excellent course on Udemy. Trust me, after one course, you'll see what I mean. Sequencer is amazing. You'll never go back!
@FlyingLotus2 жыл бұрын
@@cinemonstervids so it’s not just the rendering ?
@FlyingLotus2 жыл бұрын
Also. Are you using live link?
@cinemonstervids2 жыл бұрын
@@FlyingLotus Basically, I'll send my characters through iClone to Unreal using Auto Setup. Then I stream my mocap data from Perception Neuron to the character in iClone using Motion Live. I'll clean up the animation there and use Live Link as a guide (it always helps to see the character in the proper environment). Once the clean up is done, I'll either export an FBX or use Live Link and Unreal's Take Recorder (it depends). You apply the animation to the character in Sequencer. Then you create your shots and export the movie from Sequencer. It seems like a lot but once you get the hang of it, you can speed through the process and it's actually lots of fun. Unreal has every tool you could possibly need to make the films you want. In my opinion, it has no competition when it comes to camera quality and options (other than Maya but we're talking real-time animation).
@AlexKongMX3 жыл бұрын
Oh brother such a nice detail with the branch knocking the window 17:50
@RANInkTV2 жыл бұрын
What a recreation!!!
@cinemonstervids2 жыл бұрын
Thank you! I'm glad you enjoyed it! Being a massive fan, I did my best to capture the magic of the original series. :) Thanks for watching!
@RANInkTV2 жыл бұрын
@@cinemonstervids You're welcome. You definitely accomplished that
@bigc1110011 ай бұрын
Wow I thought she was good at the end but this is TFTDS theres always a surprise ending
@cinemonstervids11 ай бұрын
I don't think all horror episodes need a twist ending but she did that old lady dirty so justice needed to be served in the end. :) Thanks for watching and for your comment!
@AlexKongMX3 жыл бұрын
HAHAHAHA MAAAN you actually gave me the shivers and then right away jump scared me! 12:26 :O XD