Are You Afraid of the Dark? is a Canadian/American horror anthology television series created by D. J. MacHale and Ned Kandel. The series aired on Nickelodeon from August 28, 1992, to October 20, 2000, and has since aired in reruns on The N and TeenNick. The series follows a group of teenagers who meet at a campfire in the woods and tell each other scary stories.
The show's format is similar to that of the campfire tales often told by children. Each episode begins with the group of teenagers sitting around a campfire, telling stories to each other. The stories are usually horror-themed, and often feature supernatural elements such as ghosts, monsters, and aliens. The stories are told in a first-person perspective, with the teller often acting out the role of the main character.
At the end of each episode, the teenagers discuss the story and share their thoughts on what happened. They also often discuss the moral of the story, and how it relates to their own lives.
Are You Afraid of the Dark? was a popular series during its original run, and has been praised for its ability to scare and entertain children. The series has also been credited with inspiring a new generation of horror writers and filmmakers.