Nick of the Woods The novel is set in Kentucky in the 1780s and revolves around the mysterious figure of "Nick of the Woods", dressed as a monster, who seeks to avenge the death of his family by killing numerous Indians, carving a cross on the body of all he slays. "Nick" is revealed to be Nathan Slaughter, a Quaker by day who should by nature and creed avoid all violence. Bird's brutal depiction of Native Americans (the Shawnee) was very hostile, and in part a reaction to the more positive representation of Indians by James Fennimore Cooper in the Leatherstocking Tales. The novel
Tales from the Darkside: The Movie Tales from the Darkside: The Movie Tales from the Darkside: The Movie is a 1990 American comedy horror anthology film directed by John Harrison, and based on the anthology television series "Tales from the Darkside". The film depicts a kidnapped paperboy who tells three stories of horror to the suburban witch who is preparing to eat him, "à la" Hansel and Gretel. The film is sometimes said to have been intended as "Creepshow 3", a sequel to George A. Romero and Stephen King's popular horror anthologies "Creepshow" and "Creepshow 2". However, this is not supported by any real evidence. Tom