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We’ve been watching Eerie Indiana most of the day so far and now I’m half tempted to get the accursed Disney+ so we can watch So Weird again 👀

So far I’ve seen deputy Andy Brennan over and over again, recognized Tony Jay on voice alone in the mummy episode (I was like FROLLO?!), saw bby Tobey Maguire, and now Max Headroom lmao

Y'know, in addition to the initial shock of it starring Max from Hocus Pocus.

Jason Marsden now?! Gat dam

Matt Frewer and Justin Shenkarow going over their lines right before this Eerie shot. The Director Is Ken Kwapis who is very famous!

Darth_Garlic_Bread: Finding out this was on prime just made my day! Thank you!

_EVILLIVE_ It's a trip to see actors slightly older than me now as kids....there was a few cameos from people that I recognized like no shit that's freddy Rodriguez and nikki cox....I know there's more but those two I remember off the top of my head.

Captain_Roderick There was a young Toby Maguire, the voice of Panic (Disney Hercules), & I’m pretty sure the actual actor of Max Headroom is there as well as lots of people I know I recognized from countless small roles over the years. But, yea, lots of people. It was a trip.

ArugulaZ: There was an episode where a guy named "The Donald" hypnotized people with catchy TV commercials, made them buy useless crap on credit, then took their souls as collateral. I guess people should have been paying attention to Eerie Indiana, huh?

Captain_Roderick: Honestly, that was probably a direct reference to Trump. He’s been around forever being a shitty businessman. Even Sesame Street mocked him a few times over the years .

The show had quite a bit of politics in actually.

a-maizing-blue-girl: I’m thinking you are correct and we should have payed more attention. Episode 2 “The Retainer” had an Enquirer magazine with the headline “Our Next President?” And Trump’s picture. They inadvertently predicted Trump’s campaigning and win.

jeffmartin48early 80s: I had a big crush on Julie Condra because of this show and her appearances on The Wonder Years.

There was also a short lived spinoff, Eerie Indiana: The Other Dimension.

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eerie,_Indiana:_The_Other_Dimension

Captain_Roderick: I never saw the other dimension. It’s also on Prime & I plan on watching it too.

You say short lived... eerie Indiana was only 19 (one season) eps itself.

jeffmartin48
early 80s
Wrong phrase. All I could think of at the time. Seems like! It lasted a little longer.

The Other Dimension only lasted 15.

I remember that that they retooled the show and added Jason Marsden as Dash X.

HollowGoob: The Other Dimension is really really bad.

Captain_Roderick: That sucks. At least now I have low expectations going in.

Funky_Sack: I think everyone had a crush on her. She was nice to look at.

JoeMafia7: I was thinking about this show on the way to work just yesterday. Thank you for the knowledge its available on prime. 🤗

jax9999: God I loved that show

PotatoFancier: Holy crap! I was thinking about this show recently too

leadweightdeadweight: This was a great show. Does anyone recall a similar show that had to do with a family that ran a lighthouse?

Captain_Roderick: I believe you are looking for “Round The Twist”.

NocturnalPatrolAlpha90: Please, TV producers, I'm begging you! Bring back these kinds of shows!

I am neck-deep in an "Eerie, Indiana" marathon. I adore this series. It was a weird depiction of early '90s Americana, similar to David Lynch's "Twin Peaks", but with a stronger paranormal and supernatural spin on it (think "The X-Files" for the pre-teen audience). Overall, it holds up really well, and I'm surprised at times by the caliber of the talent that worked on this series, particularly the cast, the writers, and the guest directors.

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…

Me putting together shows and movies based on similar themes and shared actors (Twin Peaks, X-Files, Eerie Indiana, Mulholland Drive, Gravity Falls, etc) pic.twitter.com/8DRnxPrnCS
— Joey Penderghast (@xaanzmasque) October 1, 2019

Deputy Andy is Sgt. Knight in Eerie Indiana.
— Joey Penderghast (@xaanzmasque) October 1, 2019

Taggart from Eureka in Eerie Indiana as a tornado scientist.
— Joey Penderghast (@xaanzmasque) October 1, 2019

Was reminded of the show, "Eerie Indiana," so I had to watch some early 90's weirdness. Spotting celebrity guests and kids that became celebs.
— Kiran Chicoine (@SoryuBlueDragon) September 29, 2019

One of my favorite shows

I remember watching this show when I was younger and a year or two ago, catching the re-runs on Disney channel. It was like an Outer Limits for kids. Every week it was original with great special guests like Matt Frewer, Henry Gibson, even Tobey Maguire as a lovelorn ghost. The follow-up to the show was Fox's Eerie, Indiana, the Other Dimension which could have been an interesting idea, but was not as good as its original. My favorite episode was when the town found out that the owner of the general store was actually a maniac and had tied up the original owner in the basement. The original owner was played by John Astin. I wish they would release them on DVD.

i totally forgot matt frewer showed up on this show!
— i died on halloween (@harriscsmith) May 10, 2019

He commits fully to everything all the time, and it made him super perfect for Eerie, Indiana. pic.twitter.com/rjLym6NC3B
— a Stephanie Crawford (@scrawfish) May 10, 2019

i have never not wanted to see more of matt frewer in pretty much anything
— i died on halloween (@harriscsmith) May 11, 2019

Matt Frewer, the granddad in the Order, even guest-starred in an episode of Eerie. Where he was a regular guy hunting a giant sentient tornado, to the point of risking everyone he cared about to take on a threat bigger than he could imagine. #eerieindiana #theorder #netflix
— eerieindianadw (@eerieindianalj1) March 19, 2019

Matt Frewer made a guest appearance on Eerie, Indiana. It was in Tornado Days. He was a scientist chasing Tornado Bob.
— Kristina Stancil, MH (@kstancil13) March 18, 2019

I loved Sunday night television back when it was Married With Children, Top of The Heap, Get a Life and Herman's Head. Early 90s Fox had a great Sunday lineup.
— Brandon Adamson #YangGang (@brandonadamson) March 18, 2019

And what was the one with Matt Frewer?
— Incel Alex Jones (@bullhornin) March 18, 2019

Eerie, Indiana?
— Brandon Adamson #YangGang (@brandonadamson) March 18, 2019

Not sure. It was around the same time as Parker Louis.
— Incel Alex Jones (@bullhornin) March 18, 2019

There was one called Shaky Ground but I never watched it. I did watch Eerie, Indiana though.
— Brandon Adamson #YangGang (@brandonadamson) March 18, 2019

New blog post: Matt Frewer drops by Eerie, Indiana for a chance at going man-to-man with... a tornado?! https://t.co/9fR4M2NDq1 pic.twitter.com/nNkcgojxE5
— Fire-Breathing Dimetrodon (@MarieLetsEat) February 16, 2019

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It was like any other Sunday night at Chicago’s WGN-TV. And then the signal flickered into darkness.

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Okay but realistically, this is WERD-TV and Things Incorporated working together to do away with flesh and blood TV hosts.

Studying my lines between takes for #eerieindiana
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.#blackandwhite #onset #tuesdayvibes #bringbackeerie #nbc #netflix #amazon #fox #reboot #revival #actor #actorslife #learning #theater #tv pic.twitter.com/75Wh10UFp5
— Justin Shenkarow (@justinshenkarow) July 3, 2018

Love creepy teen shows with a horror heart? Netflix has given a ten episode order for a new horror teen drama called The Order, which we’re all more than likely going to lose our minds over. Starring Jake Manley (iZombie) and Sarah Grey (Power Rangers) alongside Matt Frewer (Watchmen), Sam Trammell (True Blood), and Max Martini (13 Hours), the show boasts a big cast and follows a college freshman who is thrust into a supernatural world after joining a fabled secret society. There are werewolves and magic involved so we’re officially invested. But will it be among some of the best horror teen shows of all time? It has a lot of big acts to follow. Here’s a ranking of the best horror teen shows ever made:

9. Eerie, Indiana
Providing a disturbing subversion of suburbia, this cult classic sees a kid (Omri Katz) discovering his new neighborhood is harboring endless dark secrets that he can’t help but explore.

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