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Tales from the Crypt (1972)

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The phenomenon of Tales from the Crypt seems to have no endings, only changes. This successful pun-filled style of presenting ironic horror tales had its beginnings in William Gaine's E.C. comic series. At one time, outlandish E.C. Comics were at the heart of a national furor over the "evils" of comic books, which were thought to lead to moral degeneracy. The big comic-book publishers were frightened into freezing E.C. out of their distribution network, which killed the business. This British

PG, 1 hr. 32 min.

Horror, Mystery & Suspense, Classics

Directed By: Freddie Francis

Written By: Milton Subotsky

In Theaters: Mar 8, 1972 Wide

On DVD: Sep 11, 2007

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Cast

Geoffrey Bayldon
Guide
Carl Bernard
[Blind Alleys]
Martin Boddey
Clayton
Joan Collins
Joanne Clayton
Peter Cushing
Grimsdyke
Hugo de Vernier
[Blind Alleys]
Susan Denny
Mrs. Maitland
Roy Dotrice
Charles Gregory
Clifford Earl
Police Sergeant [Poetic...
Edward Evans
Mr. Ramsay [Poetic Just...
Chloe Franks
Daughter
Angie Grant
Susan
Richard Greene
Ralph Jason
Ian Hendry
Carl Maitland
Ernest Jennings
[Blind Alleys]
Harry Locke
Cook
Oliver MacGreevy
Maniac
Patrick Magee
George Carter
David Markham
Father
Barbara Murray
Enid Jason
Robin Phillips
James Elliott
Ralph Richardson
Crypt Keeper
Ann Sears
Mrs. Carter [Poetic Jus...
Hedger Wallace
Detective [Wish You Wer...
Robert Hutton
Neighbour
Nigel Patrick
William Rogers
Frank Forsyth
Tramp [Reflection Of De...
John Barrard
[Blind Alleys]
George Herbert
Old Blind Man [Blind Al...
John Louis Mansi
Other Blind Men [Blind ...
Tony Wall
Attendant [Blind Alleys...
Manning Wilson
Vicar [Poetic Justice]
Peter Thomas
Pallbearer [Wish You We...

Critic Reviews for Tales from the Crypt

All Critics (11) | Top Critics (2) | Fresh (8) | Rotten (1) | DVD (2)

This film cannot be recommended enough.

August 12, 2008 Full Review Source: ESplatter

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Lucius Gore

ESplatter

A great anthology film with a grand performance by Peter Cushing.

January 29, 2008 Comment

Stefan Birgir Stefansson

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Schlock dressed up with fine acting is still schlock.

April 22, 2006 Full Review Source: Ozus' World Movie Reviews

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Dennis Schwartz

Ozus' World Movie Reviews

Subtly disconcerting.

April 20, 2005 Full Review Source: Slant Magazine

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Eric Henderson

Slant Magazine

A fun anthology movie, helped along by an all-star cast and the direction of Freddy Francis. Much better than a lot of the horror anthologies that followed.

September 21, 2004 Comment

Bob Bloom

Journal and Courier (Lafayette, IN)

Not as enjoyably over-the-top as the subsequent HBO series would be, but a decent British horror anthology.

June 10, 2004 Comment

Luke Y. Thompson

New Times

Atmospheric and chilling little tale(s) of terror.

March 4, 2003 Comment

Alex Sandell

Juicy Cerebellum

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This film came from the Midnite Movie Double Feature Collection, and I believe this is where Tales from the Crypt got its start. Five people are on tour of a catacomb when they become lost and sealed in a chamber, each one has a story that unfolds in front of them or is it behind them. Great Drive -Inn Swill. 3 1/2 stars.

September 23, 2011

Bruce Bruce

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Very old British horror anthology and the beginning of the 'Tales' movies based on the EC comic series. Five tales which have been retold now many times eg. 'The Simpsons' have their first appearance but don't really impress due to the age of the film.The most memorable stories from this collection are easily

August 28, 2011

Phil Hubbard

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