Tales From the Darkside: The Movie

Creepy horror and laughs anthology-style, written by George Romero (from a story by Stephen King) and Michael McDowell ("Beetlejuice") and based on the hit TV show. In "Lot 249," a college student tries to stop a mummy on the prowl; a hit man is hired to kill a murderous "Cat from Hell"; and an artist marries "the perfect woman," in "Lover's Vow." Christian Slater, Steve Buscemi, David Johansen, Rae Dawn Chong, William Hickey, Julianne Moore, and Deborah Harry star. 93 min. Widescreen (Enhanced); Soundtrack: English Dolby Digital 5.1; audio commentary.