Ep 6. The Tale Of The Darkhouse

Are You Afraid of the Dark? is a Canadian horror anthology series that premiered on YTV in 1990 and ran for seven seasons. The show followed a group of teenagers called the Midnight Society, who gathered around a campfire in the woods to tell each other scary stories. Each episode was a standalone story, featuring a different spooky tale.

Season 2, episode 6 of Are You Afraid of the Dark? is titled "The Tale Of The Darkhouse". The episode follows two siblings, Terri and Andy, who move to a new town with their parents. They start attending a new school and have a hard time adjusting to their new environment. Terri is bullied by a group of girls at school, while Andy struggles to make friends.

One day, the siblings come across an old abandoned house on their way home from school. The house is rumored to be haunted and nobody dares to enter it. However, Terri and Andy are intrigued and decide to explore the house.

As they enter the house, they notice that something is not right. The walls are covered in a strange black substance, and there are no windows or doors, except for the one they entered through. The siblings soon realize that they are trapped in the house and can't find a way out.

As they try to find a way out, they start experiencing strange and terrifying occurrences. They hear strange noises and see shadows moving around the house. The black substance on the walls starts to move and form strange shapes.

As the night progresses, the siblings realize that they are not alone in the house. They encounter the ghost of a little girl who lived in the house a long time ago. The little girl tells them that she is trapped in the house and can't find her way out. She reveals that the black substance on the walls is a manifestation of all the negative energy and fear that has been trapped in the house for years.

Terri and Andy realize that they are also trapped in the house because of their own fears and insecurities. The little girl encourages them to face their fears and confront the bullies at school. She also helps them find a way out of the house by guiding them through a secret passage.

As the siblings leave the house, they realize that their experience in the haunted house has helped them overcome their fears and become stronger. They also discover that the little girl's ghost has finally been able to find peace and move on.

"The Tale Of The Darkhouse" is a spooky and heartwarming episode of Are You Afraid of the Dark? that explores the themes of fear, bullying, and friendship. The episode features great performances by the young cast and a creepy atmosphere that will keep you on the edge of your seat.