Are You Afraid of the Dark? The Tale of the Twisted Claw (1990–2000) watch online HD

In a twist of "The Monkey's Paw" story, two boys harass a little old lady the night before Halloween. The next night, she gives them a wooden vulture foot that grants wishes - and curses.

Aired before Nickelodeon picked up the series, on Halloween of 1990 to fit the theme of the plot; its chronological airdate as the fourth episode was September 5, 1992.

Ann Page, who plays Miss Clove, is married to Aron Tager, who plays Dr. Vink (and Zeebo) throughout the show.

One of two episodes to open in a storytelling rather than at the fire, and the only one where the story was never finished and didn't have anything to do with the main story (Eric was telling a cliffhanger before David told "The Tale of the Twisted Claw" for the night's full story).

One of twenty-one episodes where the Midnight Society didn't leave and douse the fire with the water-bucket (the last shot was of them packing).

One of five episodes to feature a different opening (a door appearing against a sky backdrop opening into a dark area with ghostly images rushing by to form the title.

Noah Plener is the brother of Benjamin Plener and Benjamin Plener appeared in the episode "The Tale of Jake and the Leprechaun" as Jake Joysen and in the series's revival's episode "The Tale of Highway 13" as Justin.

Noah Plener later reappeared in the season 2 episode "The Tale of the Magician's Assistant" as Todd Marker.

Jason Tremblay who played the school's top athlete Bostick also played Denny Crocker in "The Tale of the Phantom Cab"

Linda Smith who played Mrs. Freeman also portrayed Mrs. Diane Tyler in the series revival's episode "The Tale of the Stone Maiden"

Gordon Masten who portrayed the Gym Teacher, also made a portrayal years later in the series revival in the episode "The Tale of the Gruesome Gourmets" as Mr. Collins.