Definition of Dark fantasy

Dark Fantasy was an American old-time radio show featuring horror and suspense stories. It had a short run of 31 episodes, debuting on November 14, 1941 and ending on June 19, 1942. Its writer was Scott Bishop, also known for his work on The Mysterious Traveler. It originated from station WKY in Oklahoma City, and was heard Friday nights on NBC stations. The stories were quite imaginative for their day but evidently failed to find an appreciative audience.

Dark fantasy is a subgenre that combines elements of fantasy, including marvelous abilities, with those of horror.

It has yet to be solidly connected to its own particular subgenre of fantasy. Stories often described by some as dark fantasy may be placed by others in either the horror or fantasy genres, based on which genre the story tends more toward. As a natural consequence, the term itself may refer collectively to tales that would more properly belong in very different genres.