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Are You Afraid of the Dark? (2019)

Are You Afraid of the Dark? is a spooky anthology series for kids that recounts ghost stories told by the young members of the Midnight Society as they gather around a campfire. Members of the Midnight Society tell a terrifying tale of the Carnival of Doom and its evil ringmaster, Mr. Tophat, only to witness the shocking story come frightfully to life. The new series is an update of the 1990s Nickelodeon series of the same name, which lasted five seasons.

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Are You Afraid of the Dark?
Family
Adventure
Drama

Cast
Bryce Gheisar , Ryan Beil , Parker Queenan , Kyle Strauts , Malia Barker , Dominic Mariche , Beatrice Kitsos , Kalyn Miles , Arjun Athalye
Release Date
October 11, 2019
Seasons
3
Network
Nickelodeon
Writers
BenDavid Grabinski
Directors
BenDavid Grabinski
Showrunner
BenDavid Grabinski
Story By
BenDavid Grabinski

Summary

Are You Afraid of the Dark? is a spooky anthology series for kids that recounts ghost stories told by the young members of the Midnight Society as they gather around a campfire. Members of the Midnight Society tell a terrifying tale of the Carnival of Doom and its evil ringmaster, Mr. Tophat, only to witness the shocking story come frightfully to life. The new series is an update of the 1990s Nickelodeon series of the same name, which lasted five seasons.

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