ClockRadio93 on Eerie Indiana

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Ok, but I get such Dash X vibes from ‘The Outsider’ by Marina and The Diamonds??
Like, dang it’s so fitting!

DarkPlanet3000 on Eerie Indiana

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Gifs, screenshots and a playlist!

Eerie Indiana: Scariest Home Movies

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Just in time for Halloween!

Hearnesque on Eerie Indiana

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Handy guide to #clocksgoback in this episode of Eerie Indiana :
The Lost Hour https://t.co/46FWXKfIhA pic.twitter.com/h3uLM71KXB

— Hearn-est Scared Stupid (@hearnesque) October 27, 2019

DaemonCorps on Eerie Indiana

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Movie marathon cool-down: random episodes of Eerie Indiana. It's like if Pete and Pete fused with the Twilight Zone. Very 90s, and only the second instance of a main character sporting the Shawn Hunter butt-hairdo pic.twitter.com/B4WTt8I7eD

— Gabe (@DaemonCorps) October 27, 2019

televisionaryZW on Eerie Indiana

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1671. #EerieIndiana “America’s Funniest Home Video” - How was this on NBC Primetime & not, say any children’s network? If this aired on #SNICK its merch would still be sold in Hot Topics everywhere. Sadly not being a horror fan or 11 years old, this isn’t for me, but darn good. pic.twitter.com/IMdWQnPUpr

— Zach Wilson (@televisionaryZW) October 27, 2019

MWPFilms on 90s kids' programming in the UK

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Also forgot to say, shows I remember were Knightmare, Round The Twist, Tomorrow People, The Odyssey (Channel 4, 90s, Sunday mornings), Eerie Indiana...

— MWP Films (@mwpfilms) October 27, 2019

NameIsIame and Roxy3685 on Omri Katz

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Am I the only one who had a thing for max dennison as a child?

— Wyatt + (@nameisIame) October 26, 2019

Deff not the only one. I had a huge crush on the actor Omri Katz who played him. He also starred in Eerie Indiana in the early 90’s too. Which is on amazon prime right now for free.

— Roxy (@Roxy3685) October 26, 2019

This is just the storeroom at the World o' Stuff

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A few years ago, when the faculty at the University of Rochester went looking for more office space, staff members opened a closet and found a Narwhal tusk, a poorly taxidermied beaver, a rare tuatara suspended in alcohol, and more than 300 skeletons. https://t.co/JX0V02f4Si

— Atlas Obscura (@atlasobscura) October 26, 2019

Stuff like this happens in Rochester. It’s why I live here. It’s like an urban Eerie, Indiana. https://t.co/Zxdu6XZplh

— Magnus Champlin (@MagnusApollo) October 26, 2019

The Avocado on Eerie Indiana

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In which we salute the superlative kid’s show Eerie Indiana! The early-nineties series created by José Rivera and Karl Schaefer, with Gremlins‘ own Joe Dante serving as creative consultant and occasional director.

For those unfamiliar, the series revolves around Marshall Teller, a teenager whose family moves to the quaint, desolate town of Eerie, Indiana. There he meets a younger outcast kid, Simon, who seems to be the only other citizen of Eerie that can tell things are incredibly amiss. Together they investigate all the mysteries the town throws at them.

If you guessed coming-of-age Lynchian/ Burtonian goings-on, then you hit the nail on the head (though it’s worth noting Eerie aired in 1991: still early in the careers of both Burton and Lynch).

It is very well made; shot on film, with pleasingly self-aware scripts, satisfying Twilight Zone-style plots, an absolutely fantastic cast, and direction that harks back to classic 50s/60s b-movies. Self-aware, funny, satirical, and at times genuinely moving, it also loves to get cerebral, and includes the most meta episode of anything I’ve ever seen: the brilliant finale Reality Takes a Holiday.

The less you know about this one going in, the better. Yep, that’s Vance DeGeneres of Daily Show/ being Ellen’s brother fame.

Guest stars: how about a recurring John Astin? You like Stephen Root? Rene Auberjonois? A tiny Toby McGuire? Pretty much any character actor that worked a lot in the 80s? All here!

This show meant a lot to me as a kid, and in my opinion, it more than stands up as an adult. If you find yourself at a loss for something spooky to watch this Halloween weekend, the whole thing is on Youtube and streaming on Amazon.

If you want to read more, only by a competent writer, Denofgeek recently posted an excellent spoiler-free short write-up for each episode (including which ones to skip) right here.

Disney Shows You Forgot About But Loved As A Kid

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Eerie Indiana

Like a G-rated version of Twin Peaks, Eerie, Indiana followed Marshall Teller, a kid who discovered his new town of Eerie harbored all sorts of spooky mysteries. Did anyone else recreate his adventures in the backyard tree fort? Anyone? Just us?

18 Scary Shows You Can Watch in a Single Weekend

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Cancel all of your plans, because your favourite streaming sites are full of scary TV shows that you can watch in a single weekend. As much as we love The Walking Dead and American Horror Story, long-running series can look intimidating when you have a limited amount of time to squeeze in some terror-filled goodness. What you need in your time of horror need is a show that you can realistically mainline in a single weekend. From Netflix favourites like The Haunting of Hill House to cult classics like The Fades, the shows on this list have two things in common: they're marathon-friendly and they'll deliver the scares that you're craving.

Eerie Indiana:

Get ready for nostalgia and scary TV goodness, because the '90s cult favourite Eerie, Indiana is streaming on Prime Video. And, OK, maybe it's not bone-chilling, but the 19 half-hour episodes of this one-and-done series still hold up. Sit back and let Marshall remind you why this show gave you chills as a kid.

THE UNSEEN HORROR: EERIE, INDIANA

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Hello again, as THE UNSEEN HORROR reaches out from across your TV screens. Last time, we ventured across dimensions with Rod Serling and NIGHT GALLERY. Today however, we look at a very different place– a small town in the American heartland. Oh, does that not sound scary to you? Well don’t worry, because this is no ordinary town. It’s a place where Elvis is on the paper route, and Bigfoot goes through your trash. It’s a town of alien societies and dog uprisings. This is EERIE, INDIANA.

The Plot

Marshall Teller and his family have just moved to Eerie, Indiana from New Jersey. Marshall’s parents waned a quiet, safe upbringing for their children. However, Marshall quickly learns that Eerie is anything but quiet. In fact, the town is the center of weirdness for the entire planet. However, none of the residents seem to realize the oddities that surround their lives. Marshall and Simon Holmes, the only other person to note the Eerie weirdness, must collect evidence as they deal with the strangeness of the town.

The Cult of EERIE, INDIANA

EERIE, INDIANA began on NBC, with GREMLINS director Joe Dante serving as a creative consultant. The series lasted for nineteen episodes. Disney Channel then put it into syndication. However, when it aired on FOX in 1997, as part of its children’s lineup, something unexpected happened. The show gained a new audience that propelled it into cult status.

The fan reaction impressed Fox. They eventually green-lit a sequel series (EERIE, INDIANA: THE OTHER DIMENSION), but it only last one season. Nevertheless, the influence was felt by many. GRAVITY FALLS creator Alex Hirsch cites the show as an influence of his work. Critics also enjoyed the show; USA described it as ‘Stephen King meets the Simpsons’. Others praised how it mocked suburban tropes and took them to strange, absurd lengths as well. Much of that likely comes from Dante, who directed similar themes in films like THE BURBS. The full series is available on DVD and Fear.net aired the episodes daily.

EERIE, INDIANA explored many odd ideas in suburbia. This included tupperware that could halt the aging process, being stuck in the lost hour of Daylight Savings Time, and more standard horror fare like ghosts and werewolves. Since this was designed for younger audiences, these stories weren’t full of heart-pounding terror. However, they did have strong writing, a good sense of humor and the absurd, and solid performances from the cast. However, the creativity of the stories was the real selling point. The show fully understood the norms of suburbia, and how to take them to extreme lengths. Personally, I enjoy the idea of the ‘Elks Lodge’ secretly being a meeting ground for aliens.

Beyond the plots I’ve mentioned above, the show also showcased people literary becoming credit-spending zombies, a town ‘tornado day’ involving a sentient windstorm, and even breaking the fourth wall when Marshall emerges on the set of the TV show. Marshall himself was also crucial to the show, as he served as the narrator. His monologues were full of dry wit, but also filtered through the eyes of a child. It’s refreshing to hear his take on how credit works mixed with his expertise on the weirdness around him. The weirdness was another wonderfully done aspect. It gave Marshall a conspiracy to unravel. This deepened his relationship with the younger Simon, who could see things more simply then Marshall.

EERIE Residents

The casting was another bonus for the show. Marshall and Simon had enough charm and charisma to carry the show easily. Marshall’s family was also perfectly cast. The family was rarely a focal point, but their normalcy helped Marshall feel more developed and unique to the town. The show also featured a number of character actors stopping by, such as John Astin, Rene Auberjonois, Matt Frewer, Stephen Root, Jason Marsden, and Ray Walston, just to name a few. Other actors got their start here, like Nikki Cox and Tobey Maguire. Omri Katz (Marshall) even got a role in another Halloween classic, HOCUS POCUS. Ironically, his character in that film disbelieved in the supernatural.

Take A Trip to EERIE, INDIANA

EERIE, INDIANA isn’t truly terrifying in the same way NIGHT GALLERY was. However, it’s full of strong writing, an appreciation for horror and imagination, and is always fun to watch. This show functions as a gateway to the TWILIGHT ZONE and similar shows. So if you want to share your love of strangeness with your kids, or just want to have a good time in suburbia, head to EERIE, INDIANA.

And afterwards, come back next week, when we move into the realms of science fiction and atomic energy…

DonaldJDeeley on Eerie Indiana

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Eerie, Indiana may have the best opening credit sequence in that it tells you exactly what the show will feel like. Also, "Thank you little paper boy." https://t.co/YOHT37R5DQ

— Don is a Haunted Cactus 🌵👻 (@DonaldJDeeley) October 27, 2019

OllyDisney on the opening scenes in Eerie Indiana

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Just had an awesome dream where I helped the Nine Old Men discover an unexploded WWII bomb as well as find a lost Disney film 😁👌🏻

— Olly 🎃👻🦇☠️ (@OllyDisney) October 27, 2019

It was in a dusty old attic at the studio surrounded by old film cans, posters and memorabilia 😍 It was a bit like the start of Eerie, Indiana 😁 pic.twitter.com/LpxbWVRsJo

— Olly 🎃👻🦇☠️ (@OllyDisney) October 27, 2019

Simon Holmes gives bad financial advice?

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IF YOU LISTEN CLOSELY TO THE WIND BLOWING THROUGH THE TREES, YOU CAN HEAR THEM SAYING, “STAMPS ARE A GOOD INVESTMENT,” AND IT’S NO WONDER TREES ARE BROKE.

Eerie Indiana, or Peter Lukas trying another ritual

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I’m on the x12 bus from the airport to Solihull. We’re going around a whole pile of suburbs that all look so identikit I feel like I’m in some sort of early-Halloween episode of Eerie Indiana.

I fear I may never see Stirchley again.

— Laura Creaven (@lauracreaven) October 27, 2019

Justin Shenkarow on Oh I Had That!

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Check me out on the @ohihadthat Halloween podcast episode. We had a blast discussing two of my favorite weird Eerie Indiana episodes! Trust me, it’s better to Be Weird than Dead!

A Strange Deer's Top Five

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Top 5 tv shows (IMO)

1: Doug
2: Home Improvement
3: Eerie Indiana
4: Ren & Stimpy
5: Darkwin Duck

— Stoned Deer (@aStonedDeer) October 28, 2019

Today in Sci Fi on Eerie Indiana

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First Broadcast in the US #OTD in 1991 "Just Say No Fun" - Eerie, Indiana

Simon gets his eyes checked at the school nurse's office and returns with huge glasses that make the wearer boring and not interested in fun...#scifi #Television #drama #cancelled #fantasy #Onthisday pic.twitter.com/JI4KBpXSYl

— OTD in Scifi / Fantasy Film and Television (@todayinscifi) October 27, 2019

Eerie, Indiana rewatch 2019: episode seven, Heart on a Chain

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Take up your pencils, class; we are going to discuss the death of Mercutio. Love is stronger than death tonight, as we watch Heart on a Chain.

OIHT on Justin Shenkarow and Eerie Indiana

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Hello to my Ghosts and Ghouls; a very special Halloween episode of the OIHT podcast will be live at midnight this evening!! Our friend of the show @justinshenkarow stops by to discuss some Eerie, Indiana thrills and… https://t.co/b1jHTmuPJu

— Oh, I Had That! (@OhIHadThat) October 28, 2019