"Tales from the Crypt" (1989) TV series 1989-1996

Seasons:

1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7

Release Date:

10 June 1989 (USA)

Genre:

Comedy | Horror | Mystery | Thriller

Plot:

Tales of horror based on the gloriously gruesome EC horror comics of the 1950's.

Plot Keywords:

Crypt | Crypt Keeper | Pun | Based On Comic Book | Terror

Awards:

Nominated for 7 Primetime Emmys. Another 6 wins & 8 nominations

Cast

John Kassir

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Crypt Keeper / ... (93 episodes, 1989-1996)

Also Known As:

HBO's Tales from the Crypt

Runtime:

USA:25 min (93 episodes)

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1

Sound Mix:

Dolby

Certification:

Finland:K-18 (2005) (DVD) (self applied) | Iceland:16 | UK:12 (one episode) | UK:15 (some episodes) | UK:18 (some episodes) | Germany:18 | Australia:MA | Australia:M (some episodes) | Argentina:16

Filming Locations:

Big Sky Ranch - 4927 Bennett Road, Simi Valley, California, USA

Company:

Home Box Office (HBO)

Trivia:

For the final season (7), production moved to England.

Quotes:

Crypt Keeper: Heads, I win. Tails, you *ooze*!

Movie Connections:

Referenced in VeggieTales: Where's God When I'm S-Scared? (1993) (V)

One of the best TV shows ever made and one of HBO's finest...

Based on the gruesome EC comics of the same name, Tales From the Crypt showcased a wide ranged of talent in both in front and behind the screen. And despite the name, not every episode was pure horror... some could be laugh-out-loud humorous, and some were even dramatic that could put you to the verge of shedding tears. The makeup on the series was excellent, and made the scenes that were gruesome very hard to watch. And of course, let's not forget the the dead one himself, the Cryptkeeper. John Kassir was absolutely perfect as the voice of the ghoulish host. For people who missed the series, I truly think you should purchase the DVD sets and check it out. Be warned though, there are some scenes that you may have a tough time stomaching.