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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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Classic Campy horror fun 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:
John Kassir came up with the trademark voice of the Cryptkeeper himself. When Kassir auditioned for the part, the producers loved it so much they almost immediately chose him. more
Quotes:
Crypt Keeper: [after cutting someone's ear off with a pair of scissors] Shave and a haircut, two bits!
[laughs hysterically]
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Movie Connections:
Referenced in "Mystery Science Theater 3000: Master Ninja II (#4.24)" (1992) more

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3 out of 4 people found the following comment useful.
Classic Campy horror fun, 27 April 2006
8/10
Author: mr_vistor from United States

I have always been a fan of the series. This is the kind of stuff I grew up on. I loved this show when I was a kid, so much that I even read some of the old comics. There is always a moral to each story. (most of which seem to involve betraying lovers for some odd reason) Although some episodes are so far out there they come off as being lame at times I can't help but love them. Every episode is like it's own little horror movie. I highly recommend the series,especially now that it is coming out on DVD. You get a lot of entertainment for your money. Thats all I have to say about this series and as the crypt keeper would say "Good night boils and ghouls."

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