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Tales from the Crypt

  • TV Series
  • 1989–19961989–1996
  • TV-MATV-MA
  • 25m
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8.0/10
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Tales from the Crypt (1989)
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Tales of horror based on the gruesome E.C. comic books of the 1950s presented by the legendary Crypt Keeper, a sinister ghoul obsessed with gallows humor and horrific puns.Tales of horror based on the gruesome E.C. comic books of the 1950s presented by the legendary Crypt Keeper, a sinister ghoul obsessed with gallows humor and horrific puns.Tales of horror based on the gruesome E.C. comic books of the 1950s presented by the legendary Crypt Keeper, a sinister ghoul obsessed with gallows humor and horrific puns.

IMDb RATING
8.0/10
24K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
1,347
10
  • Creator
    • Steven Dodd
  • Stars
    • John Kassir
    • Roy Brocksmith
    • Miguel Ferrer
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  • Creator
    • Steven Dodd
  • Stars
    • John Kassir
    • Roy Brocksmith
    • Miguel Ferrer
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 69User reviews
    • 56Critic reviews
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Nominated for 7 Primetime Emmys
      • 15 wins & 41 nominations total

    Episodes93

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    Perry King in Tales from the Crypt (1989)
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    Catherine O'Hara in Tales from the Crypt (1989)
    Miguel Ferrer in Tales from the Crypt (1989)
    Meredith Salenger and Jason London in Tales from the Crypt (1989)
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    John Kassir
    John Kassir
    • Crypt Keeperas Crypt Keeper…
    93 episodes93 eps • 1989–1996
    Roy Brocksmith
    Roy Brocksmith
    • Bartenderas Bartender…
    3 episodes3 eps • 1989–1990
    Miguel Ferrer
    Miguel Ferrer
    • Garyas Gary…
    3 episodes3 eps • 1990–1994
    Cam Clarke
    Cam Clarke
    • Bailiff Wolfas Bailiff Wolf…
    3 episodes3 eps • 1993–1996
    Larry Drake
    Larry Drake
    • Santaas Santa…
    2 episodes2 eps • 1989–1990
    Bobcat Goldthwait
    Bobcat Goldthwait
    • Big Bad Wolfas Big Bad Wolf…
    2 episodes2 eps • 1990–1996
    Lance Henriksen
    Lance Henriksen
    • Reno Creviceas Reno Crevice…
    2 episodes2 eps • 1990–1991
    Sherrie Rose
    Sherrie Rose
    • Mollyas Molly…
    2 episodes2 eps • 1992–1994
    William Sadler
    William Sadler
    • Niles Talbotas Niles Talbot…
    2 episodes2 eps • 1989–1994
    Marshall Bell
    Marshall Bell
    • Husbandas Husband…
    2 episodes2 eps • 1989–1993
    Michael Ironside
    Michael Ironside
    • Burrowsas Burrows…
    2 episodes2 eps • 1990–1995
    Marshall R. Teague
    Marshall R. Teague
    • Frankas Frank…
    2 episodes2 eps • 1992–1994
    Peter Van Norden
    Peter Van Norden
    • Boothas Booth…
    2 episodes2 eps • 1990–1994
    Steve Kahan
    Steve Kahan
    • Fatheras Father…
    2 episodes2 eps • 1989–1993
    Troy Evans
    Troy Evans
    • Alas Al…
    2 episodes2 eps • 1990–1992
    Cindy Riegel
    • Assistantas Assistant…
    2 episodes2 eps • 1990
    Constance Wiggins
    • Nurseas Nurse…
    2 episodes2 eps • 1992–1994
    Tim Ahern
    Tim Ahern
    • Detectiveas Detective…
    2 episodes2 eps • 1992–1993
    • Creator
      • Steven Dodd
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    Storyline

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    Half-hour stories with many themes, including; horror, twists, black-magic, and science fiction Introduced by a puppet called "The Crypt Keeper". A cross between The Twilight Zone (1959) and modern horror movies. Not suitable for the very young or squeamish. —Rob Hartill
    • anthology
    • irony
    • surprise ending
    • reference to tombstone arizona
    • reference to arizona
    • 56 more
    • Plot summary
    • Add synopsis
    • Taglines
      • Dead-On Humor and Horror (Season One USA DVD)
    • Genres
      • Comedy
      • Crime
      • Fantasy
      • Horror
      • Thriller
    • Certificate
      • TV-MA
    • Parents guide

    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      The introduction sequence that started every episode through the Crypt Keeper's home was actually the size of a miniature golf course green. Small "snorkel" cameras were used to film this portion. The descent into the crypt in the end of the introduction was computer generated.
    • Quotes

      Crypt Keeper: [after cutting someone's ear off with a pair of scissors] Shave and a haircut, two bits!

      [laughs hysterically]

    • Alternate versions
      When aired on the Sci-Fi channel, the episodes are missing most of the gore. The impact of violent acts are normally cut, sex and nudity is cut, and language is toned down.
    • Connections
      Featured in Lethal Weapon 2 (1989)
    • Soundtracks
      Tales from the Crypt Theme
      Composed by Danny Elfman

    User reviews69

    Review
    Top review
    Season 1
    OK, the Cryptkeeper, I remember him fondly, as I knew whenever I say him I knew he'd be preceded by a great tale of horror. OK maybe in the first short season, it wasn't as apparent as the superb later seasons would be, but this did lay the groundwork (side note: none of the tales in the first 6 episodes of this series actually came from the "Tales From the Crypt" comic series technically). Not to say this season wasn't good, quite the opposite as the maniac Santa story of "And all through the House" and the black comedic "Collection Completed" are classic episodes, even if the other 4 are not really up to snuff. Even the second season would get so much better by leaps and bounds.

    My Season one grade: B

    Season 1 Extras: New introduction from a now heavily bandaged Cryptkeeper; the cool "Tales from the Crypt: From Comic Books to Television" documentary and the not nearly as cool 5 and a half minute "Crypt Keeper's History Of Season 1"
    helpful•15
    3
    • movieman_kev
    • Sep 10, 2005

    Details

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    • Release date
      • June 10, 1989 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Vault of Horror Volume III
    • Filming locations
      • Big Sky Ranch - 4927 Bennett Road, Simi Valley, California, USA
    • Production companies
      • Home Box Office (HBO)
      • Tales From The Crypt Holdings
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      25 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.33 : 1

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