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Tales From the Crypt

Play trailer Poster for Tales From the Crypt TV-PG 1989 - 1996 7 Seasons Horror Fantasy Drama Comedy Play Trailer Watchlist
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Based on the EC Comics series of the same name, this campy and stylized anthology series recounts a string of horrific yarns introduced by the show's moldering host, the Crypt Keeper. Episodes feature a number of well-known actors and actresses, including Dan Aykroyd, Malcolm McDowell, Christopher Reeve and Sam Waterston. Michael J. Fox, Tom Hanks, Robert Zemeckis, Richard Donner and John Frankenheimer are among notables who directed episodes.
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Season 7 Apr 1996 Details Season 6 67% Oct 1994 Details Season 5 100% Oct 1993 Details Season 4 80% Jun 1992 Details Season 3 80% Jun 1991 Details Season 2 88% Apr 1990 Details Season 1 82% Jun 1989 Details

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John Kassir

Crypt Keeper

Kirk Douglas

General Calthrob

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Synopsis Based on the EC Comics series of the same name, this campy and stylized anthology series recounts a string of horrific yarns introduced by the show's moldering host, the Crypt Keeper. Episodes feature a number of well-known actors and actresses, including Dan Aykroyd, Malcolm McDowell, Christopher Reeve and Sam Waterston. Michael J. Fox, Tom Hanks, Robert Zemeckis, Richard Donner and John Frankenheimer are among notables who directed episodes.
Network
HBO
Rating
TV-PG
Genre
Horror, Fantasy, Drama, Comedy
Original Language
English
Release Date
Jun 10, 1989
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