Tales from the Crypt
Tales from the Crypt

Tales from the Crypt

1996TV ShowEndedEnglish

Cadaverous scream legend the Crypt Keeper is your macabre host for these forays of fright and fun based on the classic E.C. Comics tales from back in the day. So shamble up to the bar and pick your poison. Will it be an insane Santa on a personal slay ride? Honeymooners out to fulfill the "til death do we part" vow ASAP?

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IMDb7.4/10
Google Users88%
Director: Robert Zemeckis, Walter Hill, Richard Donner, Joel Silver, David Giler, Forrest J AckermanGenres: Horror, Comedy, Anthology

Plot Summary

Tales from the Crypt is an anthology horror television series that presents a collection of dark, humorous, and often shocking tales, each introduced and concluded by the Crypt Keeper, a wisecracking skeletal host. Each episode features a different self-contained story, exploring themes of greed, betrayal, and revenge through supernatural and often gruesome scenarios.

Critical Reception

The series was highly popular during its run, praised for its blend of horror and dark humor, creative storytelling, and the memorable performance of the Crypt Keeper. While some episodes were stronger than others, it gained a cult following for its unique tone and willingness to push boundaries.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its inventive and often shocking horror tales.
  • The Crypt Keeper's sardonic narration was a fan favorite.
  • Appreciated for its dark humor and willingness to explore taboo subjects.

Google audience: Audience reviews generally highlight the show's creative and often disturbing stories, with many fans fond of the Crypt Keeper's hosting. The blend of genuine scares and black humor is frequently cited as a key strength.

Fun Fact

The iconic voice and puppetry for the Crypt Keeper were provided by John Kassir, who also contributed to other characters and effects for the show.

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GenerationofSwine

GenerationofSwin...

This was one of those shows that SHOULD come back. American Horror Story tires to do it, only on a much larger scale with a new story each season that is supposed to be connected in a grandiose way...and that is fine but... Tales From...
KDawg39

KDawg39

Since Brandon covered episode one, I'll cover episode two! S01E02 _"And All Through the House"_ Source: _Vault of Horror_ Written by: Fred Dekker Directed by: Robert Zemeckis (_Back to the Future_, _Who Framed Roger Rabbit_) ...
RottenPop

RottenPop

**The Man That Was Death** -- **5 Stars** > Aww, poor little fellas. When I think of their childhood, all those cute little maggots hahahahaha. Our story is about a man with nobler ambitions. He likes to kill human pests and he does it...