60 minSeason 1 • Episode 16
LatestSon (Henry Polic II) is unhappy about what he received in the will of his recently deceased mother.
Darkroom is an American television thriller series which ABC transmitted from November 27, 1981 to January 15, 1982. It was an anthology horror/thriller series, similar in style to Rod Serling's Night Gallery. Each 60-minute episode featured two or more stories of varying length with a new story and a new cast, but each of the episode wraparound segments was hosted by James Coburn. Among the performers who appeared on the series were Steve Allen, Esther Rolle, Lawrence Hilton-Jacobs, David Carradine, Billy Crystal, and June Lockhart.
Acting
James Coburn's sinister charm as host.
Practical Effects
Pre-CGI creature effects hold up weirdly well.
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Billy Crystal appears in 'Make-Up' playing against type as a sinister effects artist.
ABC cancelled it after 7 episodes aired, but fans petitioned to see the remaining 9—rare '80s fan victory.
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