TV series
Tales from the Crypt
1989–1996, English, on HBO. Created by William M. Gaines & Steven Dodd.
Dead-on humor and horror.
Cadaverous scream legend the Crypt Keeper is your macabre host for these forays of fright and fun based on the classic E.C. Comics tales from back in the day. So shamble up to the bar and pick your poison. Will it be an insane Santa on a personal slay ride? Honeymooners out to fulfill the "til death do we part" vow ASAP?
- Seasons
- 7
- Episodes
- 81
- Episode length
- 25 min
- Status
- Ended in 1996
Absolute Cinema
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8.0/10 from 1,025 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Latest episode
S7 E13: The Third Pig
Aired 19 July 1996
Seasons 7
Cast & crew
- William M. GainesCreator
- Steven DoddCreator
- John KassirCrypt Keeper (voice) · 81 ep
- Cam ClarkeDudley (voice) / Bailiff (voice) · 3 ep
- Miguel FerrerGary · 3 ep
- Sherrie RoseVendetta (segment "On a Deadman's Chest") · 2 ep
- Marshall BellHusband (segment "And All Through the House") · 2 ep
- Joe PantolianoUlric (segment "Dig That Cat... He's Real Gone") · 2 ep
- Lance HenriksenSgt. Ripper · 2 ep
- Michael IronsideSergeant Burrows · 2 ep
- Larry DrakeTobias · 2 ep
- William SadlerThe Grim Reaper · 2 ep
- Mark LowenthalDoctor · 2 ep
- Troy EvansAl (segment "Dead Right") · 2 ep
Details
- First aired
- 10 June 1989
- Last aired
- 19 July 1996
- Network
- HBO
- Language
- English
- Country
- United States
- Type
- Scripted
- Rated
- TV-MA
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Tales from the Crypt: quick answers
Is Tales from the Crypt worth watching?
Our verdict is Absolute Cinema: Drop everything and watch it. It scores 8.0/10 from 1,025 TMDB viewer ratings.
How many seasons of Tales from the Crypt are there?
Tales from the Crypt has 7 seasons and 81 episodes, about 25 minutes each.
Is Tales from the Crypt finished?
Yes. Tales from the Crypt ended in 1996, so you can watch the whole story.
Where can I watch Tales from the Crypt?
Tales from the Crypt is streaming on Philo, AMC Plus Apple TV channel, AMC+ Amazon Channel, AMC+ Roku Premium Channel, Shudder, Spectrum On Demand.
Is Tales from the Crypt suitable for kids?
Tales from the Crypt is rated TV-MA. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
What shows are like Tales from the Crypt?
If you liked Tales from the Crypt, try The Bondsman, Freddy's Nightmares, Creepshow.
Who created Tales from the Crypt?
Tales from the Crypt was created by William M. Gaines and Steven Dodd and stars John Kassir, Cam Clarke, Miguel Ferrer.