The original series aired on Nickelodeon in the United States from August 15, 1992 to February 3, 1996, and also on YTV in Canada.

[b] It premiered with the episode "The Tale of the Twisted Claw" as a pilot on the Canadian television network YTV on October 31, 1990.

The first revival series, with new directors, writers, and a cast, was produced by Nickelodeon from 1999 to 2000 and also aired on the SNICK block.

The only member from the original lineup to return for the first and second seasons of the revival was Tucker (Daniel DeSanto), although Gary (Ross Hull) returned for the concluding show, which notably broke from the show's established format by blurring the line between story and "reality".

[citation needed] On November 13, 2017, it was announced that Paramount Players would make a live-action feature film adaptation.

On March 28, 2024, the revival series was removed from Paramount+ as part of a "strategic decision to focus on content with mass global appeal".

[14] It had its American debut on Nickelodeon in the United States during August, while Canada's Family Channel had the series premiere in September 1992.

Every episode, at a secret location in the woods at night, one member would tell a scary story to the group.

Usually, the episodes were either filmed in the woods, in abandoned houses, or in public places like schools or libraries.

For example, the episode "The Tale of the Twisted Claw" is an adaptation of W. W. Jacobs' short story The Monkey's Paw.

Gary then told a story in which a naughty younger brother was punished cruelly for his evil deeds.

At the end of most episodes, one character (usually Gary in the first run and Tucker in the second run of the show) would throw a red bucket of water onto the fire, stating, "I declare this meeting of The Midnight Society closed", and the group would leave the campsite, thus ending the storytelling.

This would cause either Gary or Tucker to hurriedly dump the water on the fire, and The Midnight Society would run off to wherever they go after meetings.

[20] In the second generation, the characters derive their stories more from events that happen during the days leading up to the society meetings instead of from their personal interests and views.

Unlike Sardo, whose character was set in a magic shop, Dr. Vink had many "unique endeavors" as he called them, for his stories.

However, in his last appearance, "The Tale of Cutter's Treasure" (which was told by both Frank and Gary), he allied himself with Sardo and the main characters without his usual maliciousness.

Aron Tager also played the carnival worker who stands in front of the Funhouse and invites people to go inside in the episode "The Tale of the Laughing in the Dark".

MacHale said, "I wanted stories about real kids who were facing challenges that had nothing to do with the supernatural situation they ended up in.

"[25] He added, "But I'd like to believe that by depicting kids taking charge of difficult situations, it opened up kid-viewers to the idea that they aren't powerless in their own lives.

"I write about kids who find themselves in challenging situations, and ultimately solve the problems themselves ... no matter their sex, race, or age.

[citation needed] Direct Source (under license from Cookie Jar Entertainment) released all seven seasons of Are You Afraid of the Dark?

[citation needed] On April 8, 2013, it was announced that Berkshire Axis Media had acquired the rights to the series (Canada only) and would be re-releasing it.

[31][32] Nickelodeon (Paramount Home Entertainment) also re-released the series on DVD in the US through Amazon.com's CreateSpace service beginning with two random-episode "volumes" released in 2013.

On September 22, 2017, it was announced that Via Vision Entertainment had no plans to release the remaining seasons of Are You Afraid of the Dark?

Unfortunately on January 21, 2025 Are You Afraid of the Dark was unavailable to watch on YouTube for free in the United States for unknown reasons.

[8] On June 10, 2019, the cast for the miniseries was announced with Sam Ashe Arnold as Gavin, Miya Cech as Akiko, Tamara Smart as Louise, Jeremy Ray Taylor as Graham, and Lyliana Wray as Rachel as the new Midnight Society and Rafael Casal as the Carnival of Doom's ringmaster, Mr.

[10][64] On October 29, 2020, the cast for the second season was announced with Bryce Gheisar, Arjun Athalye, Beatrice Kitsos, Malia Baker, Dominic Mariche and Parker Queenan as the new Midnight Society.

[66] A music video with the horror-themed dance song "Feel the Fear" was aired on Nickelodeon and included as a bonus feature on VHS tapes.

: More Tales From The Midnight Society, which were narrated and voiced by actors from the show who reprised their respective characters.

[76] The first middle grade novel, titled The Tale of the Gravemother and written by Rin Chupeco, was released on June 27, 2023.