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Tales from the Crypt

  • TV Series
  • 1989–1996
  • TV-MA
  • 25m
IMDb RATING
8.0/10
31K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
447
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Tales from the Crypt (1989)
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"Tales from the Crypt" was a 1989 horror story anthology series based on the gruesome E.C. comic books of the 1950s presented by the legendary "Crypt Keeper", a sinister ghoul obsessed with ... Read all"Tales from the Crypt" was a 1989 horror story anthology series 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 from the Crypt" was a 1989 horror story anthology series 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.

  • Creator
    • Steven Dodd
  • Stars
    • John Kassir
    • Miguel Ferrer
    • Roy Brocksmith
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • IMDb RATING
    8.0/10
    31K
    YOUR RATING
    POPULARITY
    447
    12
    • Creator
      • Steven Dodd
    • Stars
      • John Kassir
      • Miguel Ferrer
      • Roy Brocksmith
    • 77User reviews
    • 59Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Nominated for 7 Primetime Emmys
      • 17 wins & 42 nominations total

    Episodes

    Videos4

    Tales from the Crypt: The Complete Seasons 1&2
    Trailer 0:58
    Tales from the Crypt: The Complete Seasons 1&2
    Tales From The Crypt Shudder Trailer
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    Tales From The Crypt Shudder Trailer
    Tales From The Crypt Shudder Trailer
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    Tales From The Crypt Shudder Trailer
    Tales From The Crypt
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    Tales From The Crypt
    Tales from the Crypt: Coming soon to Shudder - Promo
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    Tales from the Crypt: Coming soon to Shudder - Promo

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    Top Cast99+

    John Kassir
    John Kassir
    • Crypt Keeper…
    • 1989–1996
    Miguel Ferrer
    Miguel Ferrer
    • Hitman…
    • 1990–1994
    Roy Brocksmith
    Roy Brocksmith
    • Bartender…
    • 1989–1990
    Cam Clarke
    Cam Clarke
    • Mr. Byrd's Puppet…
    • 1993–1996
    Larry Drake
    Larry Drake
    • Santa…
    • 1989–1990
    Lance Henriksen
    Lance Henriksen
    • Reno Crevice…
    • 1990–1991
    Bobcat Goldthwait
    Bobcat Goldthwait
    • Big Bad Wolf…
    • 1990–1996
    Sherrie Rose
    Sherrie Rose
    • Vendetta…
    • 1992–1994
    William Sadler
    William Sadler
    • The Grim Reaper…
    • 1989–1994
    Marshall Bell
    Marshall Bell
    • Joseph…
    • 1989–1993
    Joe Pantoliano
    Joe Pantoliano
    • Ulric…
    • 1989–1992
    Michael Ironside
    Michael Ironside
    • Burrows…
    • 1990–1995
    Peter Van Norden
    Peter Van Norden
    • Ghoul #1…
    • 1990–1994
    Marshall R. Teague
    Marshall R. Teague
    • Frank…
    • 1992–1994
    Troy Evans
    Troy Evans
    • Al…
    • 1990–1992
    Steve Kahan
    Steve Kahan
    • Father…
    • 1989–1993
    Cindy Riegel
    • Mother…
    • 1990
    Constance Wiggins
    • Selma…
    • 1992–1994
    • Creator
      • Steven Dodd
    • All cast & crew
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    Fantasy
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    Mystery
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    Storyline

    Did you know

    • 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

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    Details

    • 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
    • See more company credits at IMDbPro

    Tech specs

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

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