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Tales from the Crypt

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When people in a tourist group get lost within ancient catacombs, they meet the sinister Crypt Keeper (Ralph Richardson), who tells them each their fate. The creepy figure's macabre stories involve Joanne Clayton (Joan Collins), a wife dabbling in murder, and Grymsdyke (Peter Cushing), a retired sanitation worker targeted by his suspicious neighbors. Among the other characters is adulterer Carl Maitland (Ian Hendry), who may face a fitting demise if the Crypt Keeper's yarns come true.

Critics Reviews

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Noel Murray The Dissolve 11/24/2014
3.5/5
The misanthropy of the Tales From The Crypt and Vault Of Horror movies is strangely enjoyable, because it comes packaged within some gleefully perverse ideas. Go to Full Review Dave Kehr Chicago Reader 07/10/2012
This British production looks handsome enough under Freddie Francis's direction, and for those who say they'd watch Ralph Richardson in anything, well, here's your chance. Go to Full Review Kim Newman Empire Magazine 07/10/2012
4/5
Imaginative and solidly performed ensemble horror. Go to Full Review Matt Brunson Film Frenzy 06/07/2021
3/4
The best vignette finds Peter Cushing delivering one of the finest performances of his long career. Go to Full Review Craig Schroeder Battleship Pretension 01/07/2021
It's easily forgotten, but just as easily recalled for being a lot of fun. Which seems to fall perfectly in line with Tales From the Crypt's pop-culture legacy. Go to Full Review Tim Brayton Alternate Ending 10/23/2020
4/5
The lows are still pretty good, and the highs are off the charts. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

Audience Reviews

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nick s Sep 10 Mediocre anthology of tales. The stories were passable but not memorable. The special effects may have looked okay on old CRT tellies, but on today's screens they look comical. See more thiago s @Thiagostone Aug 27 Filme fraco, o roteiro é fraco, as cenas de terror são fracas, a história é fraca, o elenco é fraco, e ninguém ajuda a melhorar o filme, os personagens são fracos, e o filme deveria ter cenas bem melhores e relevantes, para fazer o filme ser bom See more Mark J Jan 1 Enjoyable distraction film. The majority of the stories were good, a couple to slow or not really enough story. Peter Cushing as amazing as ever. See more Donald J 10/24/2024 The music at the beginning sets the tone. Tocata and Fugue in D minor!!! See more Yokai L 09/16/2024 Way better than the shabby TV series that shares its name. See more Green C 08/24/2024 Classic. Ralph Richardson, Peter Cushing, Joan Collins, and many more stellar British actors of yore. See more Read all reviews
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Cast & Crew

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Fred Francis

Director

Ralph Richardson

The Crypt Keeper

Joan Collins

Joanne Clayton

Peter Cushing

Arthur Edward Grimsdyke

Geoffrey Bayldon

Guide

Nigel Patrick

Maj. William Rogers

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Tales from the Crypt

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Movie Info

Synopsis When people in a tourist group get lost within ancient catacombs, they meet the sinister Crypt Keeper (Ralph Richardson), who tells them each their fate. The creepy figure's macabre stories involve Joanne Clayton (Joan Collins), a wife dabbling in murder, and Grymsdyke (Peter Cushing), a retired sanitation worker targeted by his suspicious neighbors. Among the other characters is adulterer Carl Maitland (Ian Hendry), who may face a fitting demise if the Crypt Keeper's yarns come true.
Director
Fred Francis
Producer
Milton Subotsky, Max Rosenberg
Screenwriter
Milton Subotsky
Production Co
Amicus Productions, Metromedia Producers Corporation (MPC)
Rating
PG
Genre
Horror
Original Language
British English
Release Date (Theaters)
Mar 8, 1972, Limited
Release Date (Streaming)
Jul 26, 2020
Runtime
1h 32m
Sound Mix
Surround