Freaky Stories

1997·Show
35Episodes in3Seasons
79
GreatGoodWatch score

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Freaky Stories fingerprint

Immersive world, striking style, light on feelings.

Energy

Fast-paced

Fast from start to finish.

  • Fast Pace7
  • Tension5
  • Spectacle5

Heart

Wondrous

  • Wonder7
  • Nostalgia6
  • Wholesome5

Humor

Some sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay6
  • Absurdist Humor4
  • Situational Comedy3

World

Kept in the background

Holds up on a rewatch.

  • Rewatchability8
  • Novelty8
  • Dialogue Centrality7

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Direction7
  • Narrative Structure7
  • Intrigue7

Style

Standout visual style and editing

A distinctive visual signature.

  • Visual Stylization9
  • Editing8
  • Cinematography7

Who it's for

AdultsFamily Movie NightFriends NightIntergenerationalKidsPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensBackground WatchBinge-FriendlyComfort WatchDrop-in FriendlyPure Escapism

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About

Freaky Stories is a Canadian television series, which was originally broadcast by YTV in English and Canal Famille in French. It is an animated show about urban legends hosted by two animatronic puppets, Larry de Bug, a cockroach, and his gooey sidekick, Maurice the maggot in Ted's Diner - a 1940's era diner setting staffed by Rosie the waitress. The series, described as "a Twilight Zone for kids", centers on the kind of myths and legends that are told as scary campfire or bedtime stories. Every episode always starts with and finishes with the phrase: "This is a true story, and it happened to a friend of a friend of mine." and by the words of Larry, "Just because they never happened, doesn't mean they ain't true." Animation styles and musical scoring varied within each half-hour episode, incorporating 20 different looks in the first season alone. The short stories and changing styles were specifically designed to keep viewers' attention span.
Urban Legend AnthologyKid-Friendly HorrorVaried Animation StylesNostalgic Children's TVHumorous & CreepyUnsettling StoriesNarrative EccentricityShort Form ContentCult Classic

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Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Freaky Stories

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Where can I stream Freaky Stories legally?

You can watch it free with ads on Tubi TV. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Freaky Stories worth watching?

79
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 80/100 (IMDb 7.5). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Freaky Stories rated?

Disturbing imagery

Content advisories: disturbing imagery.

How many seasons does Freaky Stories have?

3 seasons

It has 3 seasons with 35 episodes.

When did Freaky Stories air?

It ran from 1997 to 1999 and has ended.

What language is Freaky Stories in?

English

It was made in English.

In how many countries can I watch Freaky Stories?

5AUCAGBMXUS

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Freaky Stories in 5 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Freaky Stories use?

Weight Loss HorrorAdaptation Species ChangeMummyHorrible Camping TripRules of the RoadHarassing Phone CallForced TransformationThe VoiceFamilial Cannibalism SurpriseBeware of Hitchhiking GhostsChristmas EpisodeThe Calls Are Coming from Inside the Houseand 72 more

TV Tropes lists 84 storytelling tropes for Freaky Stories, including Weight Loss Horror, Adaptation Species Change, Mummy.

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