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Spun-off from
Tales from the Crypt (1972)
Spin-off
Tales from the Cryptkeeper (1993)
Bordello of Blood (1996)
Perversions of Science (1997)
Ritual (2002)
Spin off from the series
Spin off from the series
Referenced in
Mystery Science Theater 3000: Master Ninja II (1992)
Crow imitates the Crypt Keeper.
Crow imitates the Crypt Keeper.
Mystery Science Theater 3000: Hercules Against the Moon Men (1992)
Crow (imitating the Crypt Keeper): "Welcome to the crypt. I've got a bone to pick with you."
Crow (imitating the Crypt Keeper): "Welcome to the crypt. I've got a bone to pick with you."
Mystery Science Theater 3000: The Magic Sword (1992)
Servo: Tonight on Tales from Lucy's Crypt.
Servo: Tonight on Tales from Lucy's Crypt.
Mystery Science Theater 3000: Tormented (1992)
"Tonight from the Crypt"
"Tonight from the Crypt"
Cheers: One for the Road (1993)
Reed mentions writing an episode for the show.
Reed mentions writing an episode for the show.
Mystery Science Theater 3000: Eegah! (1993)
"Hello Kiddies"
"Hello Kiddies"
Mystery Science Theater 3000: The Atomic Brain (1993)
Crow mentions the Crypt Keeper.
Crow mentions the Crypt Keeper.
Casper (1995)
Beavis and Butt-Head: To the Rescue (1995)
Beavis talks about Tales from the Crypt show and Crypt Keeper character during one of the music video segments.
Beavis talks about Tales from the Crypt show and Crypt Keeper character during one of the music video segments.
Mystery Science Theater 3000: The Incredible Melting Man (1996)
"Maybe he's going to vist the Cryptkeeper while he's there!"
"Maybe he's going to vist the Cryptkeeper while he's there!"
Bordello of Blood (1996)
mentioned by Rafe
mentioned by Rafe
Mystery Science Theater 3000: The Giant Spider Invasion (1997)
Mike: "They whacked the Crypt Keeper!"
Mike: "They whacked the Crypt Keeper!"
Van-pires: Tailpipes from the Crypt (1997)
Title reference.
Title reference.
The Making of 'The Frighteners' (1998)
mentioned a few times
mentioned a few times
The Mummy (1999)
Juggalo Championshxt Wrestling Vol. 2 (2000)
Hollywood "Chuck" Hogan wears a Crypt Keeper mask.
Hollywood "Chuck" Hogan wears a Crypt Keeper mask.
How to Make a Monster (2001)
"Tales from the Crypt" pinball game seen
"Tales from the Crypt" pinball game seen
Searching for Debra Winger (2002)
Frasier: Tales from the Crypt (2002)
title reference
title reference
Freaky Friday (2003)
Reefer Madness: The Movie Musical (2005)
The intro features John Kassir cackling, which is exactly what he did in the intro to TFTC.
The intro features John Kassir cackling, which is exactly what he did in the intro to TFTC.
Unscripted: Episode #1.2 (2005)
Bryan refers to himself as the Cryptkeeper
Bryan refers to himself as the Cryptkeeper
The Simpsons: The Italian Bob (2005)
Mr. Burns is called the Crypt Keeper
Mr. Burns is called the Crypt Keeper
Jeopardy!: Episode #22.80 (2005)
correct response in "Michael J. Fox" category
correct response in "Michael J. Fox" category
Monster House (2006)
Crypt Keeper costume mentioned
Crypt Keeper costume mentioned
My Name Is Bruce (2007)
on Fangoria magazine cover in Jeff's room
on Fangoria magazine cover in Jeff's room
Saturday Night Live: Shia LaBeouf/Avril Lavigne (2007)
Mentioned on Weekend Update
Mentioned on Weekend Update
The Nostalgia Critic: Snick (2009)
The Nostalgia Critic says that "Are You Afraid of the Dark" is a kid-friendly version of "Tales From the Crypt".
The Nostalgia Critic says that "Are You Afraid of the Dark" is a kid-friendly version of "Tales From the Crypt".
The WorSub Films Variety Hour (2009)
The opening of the Halloween special is an homage to the opening credits of Tales from the Crypt TV series.
The opening of the Halloween special is an homage to the opening credits of Tales from the Crypt TV series.
Legend of the Bog (2009)
two people are called Mr. and Mrs. Crypt Keeper after they tell a scary story
two people are called Mr. and Mrs. Crypt Keeper after they tell a scary story
Special When Lit (2009)
A Tales from the Crypt pinball game was shown.
A Tales from the Crypt pinball game was shown.
Saturday Night Live: Drew Barrymore/Regina Spektor (2009)
James Carville refers to himself as 'The Cryptkeeper'
James Carville refers to himself as 'The Cryptkeeper'
Elvira's Movie Macabre: Scared to Death (2010)
Elvira uses the Cryptkeeper's phrase "boils and ghouls."
Elvira uses the Cryptkeeper's phrase "boils and ghouls."
American Dad!: Stanny Tendergrass (2012)
Roger looks like the Crypt Keeper during the opening credits
Roger looks like the Crypt Keeper during the opening credits
Featured in
Lethal Weapon 2 (1989)
Troldspejlet: Troldspejlet special: Horror i tegneserier (1992)
VHS compilation entitled Tales from the Crypt Vol. 2 reviewed + footage used
VHS compilation entitled Tales from the Crypt Vol. 2 reviewed + footage used
Tales from the Crypt: From Comic Books to Television (2004)
clips shown
clips shown
I Love the '90s: Part Deux (2005)
Footage from this TV show is featured.
Footage from this TV show is featured.
I Love the '90s: Part Deux: 1994 (2005)
Footage from this TV show is featured.
Footage from this TV show is featured.
Familiar Faces: Familiar Faces #7: Old Witch and Vault Keeper (2009)
clips from this show are featured
clips from this show are featured
Never Sleep Again: The Elm Street Legacy (2010)
Robert Englund mentions it. Also, footage of this television series is shown.
Robert Englund mentions it. Also, footage of this television series is shown.
Spoofed in
VeggieTales: Where's God When I'm S-Scared? (1993)
part of the movie is "Tales from the Crisper"
part of the movie is "Tales from the Crisper"
Terrors from the Clit (1998)
Terrors from the Clit 2 (2000)
Spoofs Cryptkeeper host character, horror anthology format, horror comic-book pulp style, title etc.
Spoofs Cryptkeeper host character, horror anthology format, horror comic-book pulp style, title etc.
Tales from the Crapper (2004)
The Simpsons: Treehouse of Horror XVII (2006)
opening sequence parodys it
opening sequence parodys it
American Dad!: 100 A.D: Part One (2010)
During the episode introduction, Roger is drawn to resemble the Crypt Keeper. He also laughs like the Crypt Keeper
During the episode introduction, Roger is drawn to resemble the Crypt Keeper. He also laughs like the Crypt Keeper
Robot Chicken: Big Trouble in Little Clerks 2 (2011)
spoofed in "Friend of the Cryptkeeper" segment
spoofed in "Friend of the Cryptkeeper" segment
Mad: Kitchen Nightmare Before Christmas/How I Met Your Mummy (2011)
Veggietales from the Crypt is a spoof of this show.
Veggietales from the Crypt is a spoof of this show.
