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"Tales from the Crypt" (1989): :  -- Tales of horror based on the gloriously gruesome EC horror comics of the 1950's.

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Seasons:
1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 full episode list
Release Date:
10 June 1989 (USA) more
Plot:
Tales of horror based on the gloriously gruesome EC horror comics of the 1950's. full summary
Awards:
Nominated for 7 Primetime Emmys. Another 6 wins & 8 nominations more
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One of the best TV shows ever made and one of HBO's finest... more (44 total)

Cast

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John Kassir ... Crypt Keeper / ... (93 episodes, 1989-1996)
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Additional Details

Also Known As:
HBO's Tales from the Crypt
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Runtime:
USA:25 min (93 episodes)
Country:
USA
Language:
English
Color:
Color
Aspect Ratio:
1.33 : 1 more
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

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Trivia:
The show was originally only planned for three seasons, but it proved so popular it lasted seven. Series creator William Gaines only lived to see season three. more
Quotes:
Crypt Keeper: Heads, I win. Tails, you *ooze*! more
Movie Connections:
Referenced in "Mystery Science Theater 3000: Eegah! (#6.6)" (1993) more

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One of the best TV shows ever made and one of HBO's finest..., 9 April 2006
Author: SSJAniFan from Pine Valley, California

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.

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