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The sequel to Tales from the Crypt. Five strangers trapped in a basement vault converse about their recurring nightmares. Their stories include vampires, bodily dismemberment, east Indian mysticism, an insurance scam, and an artist who kills by painting his victims' deaths.
Five strangers become trapped in a mysterious underground vault. As they try to find a way out, each of them recounts a chilling tale of how they met their supposed demise. The stories range from voodoo curses to murderous doubles, revealing the dark and often ironic nature of their fates. As the tales unfold, the true horror of their situation becomes increasingly apparent.
The Vault of Horror received mixed reviews, with many critics acknowledging its atmospheric suspense and some of the individual horror vignettes. However, others found the linking narrative weak and the overall plot somewhat disjointed. Audiences at the time were generally intrigued by the anthology format and the Amicus Productions' reputation for Hammer Horror-esque tales.
Praised for its unsettling atmosphere and creative horror segments.
Criticized for a less-than-compelling overarching narrative.
Appreciated for its classic anthology horror style.
Google audience: Audience reception on Google is not readily available for this older film. However, it is generally remembered fondly by fans of 1970s British horror anthologies for its macabre stories and competent direction.
The film is based on stories from the EC Comics horror anthology series, specifically 'The Vault of Horror' comic book, although it does not directly adapt any single issue. It was produced by Amicus Productions, a major competitor to Hammer Film Productions in the UK horror scene of the era.
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The Vault of Horror (1973, Roy Ward Baker) Just as Britain's premier house of horror, Hammer Films, was entering the period of it's final decline in the early 1970s, a new challenger for the throne arose. This was Amicus Productions, fo...