Tales from the Crypt
1972, English. Directed by Freddie Francis.
DEATH LIVES in the Vault of Horror!
When a tourist group become lost within ancient catacombs, they meet the sinister Crypt Keeper, who tells them each their fate. The enigmatic figure's macabre stories involve a wife dabbling in murder, a retired sanitation worker targeted by his suspicious neighbors, and an adulterer who may face a fitting demise if the yarns come true.
- Runtime
- 1h 33m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG
Start now and it ends at ….
Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.8/10 from 366 TMDB viewer ratings.
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- Freddie FrancisDirector
- Joan CollinsJoanne Clayton
- Peter CushingArthur Edward Grimsdyke
- Roy DotriceCharles Gregory
- Richard GreeneRalph Jason
- Ian HendryCarl Maitland
- Patrick MageeGeorge Carter
- Barbara MurrayEnid Jason
- Nigel PatrickMaj. William Rogers
- Robin PhillipsJames Elliot
- Ralph RichardsonThe Crypt Keeper
- Geoffrey BayldonGuide
- Martin BoddeyHusband
Details
- Released
- 9 March 1972
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Written by
- Milton Subotsky
- Budget
- $406K
- Box office
- $3M
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What Tales from the Crypt is based on
Tales from the Crypt is adapted from a comic.
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Tales from the Crypt: quick answers
Is Tales from the Crypt worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.8/10 from 366 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Tales from the Crypt?
Tales from the Crypt runs 93 minutes (1h 33m).
Does Tales from the Crypt have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Tales from the Crypt. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Tales from the Crypt parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Tales from the Crypt is rated PG in India. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
Which OTT platform is Tales from the Crypt on?
Tales from the Crypt is streaming on Cultpix in India. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like Tales from the Crypt?
If you liked Tales from the Crypt, try Dead Silence, Pet Sematary, The Boogeyman.
Who directed Tales from the Crypt?
Tales from the Crypt (1972) was directed by Freddie Francis and stars Joan Collins, Peter Cushing, Roy Dotrice.
What is Tales from the Crypt based on?
Tales from the Crypt is adapted from a comic.