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Nightmare Classics

TV·1989–1989·1 season, 4 episodes·Sci-Fi & Fantasy·1h·Created by Shelley Duvall

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An anthology series featuring adaptations of well-known horror stories, produced by Shelley Duvall. Following the success of her two previous anthology series – Faerie Tale Theatre and Tall Tales & Legends – both of which were aimed at the elementary-school audience, Duvall attempted to branch out to the teenage and adult audience with Nightmare Classics.

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Episodes by season

Season014Episodes1989AiredSeason avg
  1. S01E01The Turn of the ScrewAugust 13, 1989A governess is hired to look after two neglected children, who show signs of having been corrupted by the insidious influence of the groom P
  2. S01E02CarmillaSeptember 11, 1989Lonely young Marie and her father live on a plantation just before the Civil War. Their placid lives are invaded when they rescue a mysterio
  3. S01E03The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. HydeOctober 30, 1989Henry Jekyll, a shy and unassuming doctor, is obsessed with the idea of separating the good from the evil. Attracted to Rebecca, daughter of
  4. S01E04The Eyes of the PantherNovember 27, 1989A crusty Old West hermit relates the story of the love of his life, Irene. Before her birth, Irene's family was visited by a mysterious pant

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