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Tales from the Crypt

A macabre menagerie of horror and humor unfolds as the Crypt Keeper hosts twisted tales of fate and folly, each episode delivering a fresh dose of frights and fun from the classic EC Comics universe.

Released
1989
Rated
TV-MA
Seasons
7 seasons
ComedyMysteryCrimeSci-Fi & Fantasy

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The Crypt Keeper, the macabre host known for his cadaverous scream, guides these forays of fright and fun based on the classic E.C. Comics tales of old. Welcome to the bar, where you can choose your poison. Will it be an insane Santa on a personal slay ride or honeymooners out to fulfill their dark desires?

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Seasons & Episodes

Season 16 episodes · premiered Jun 10, 1989

Season 218 episodes · premiered Apr 21, 1990

Season 314 episodes · premiered Jun 15, 1991

Season 414 episodes · premiered Jun 27, 1992

Season 513 episodes · premiered Oct 2, 1993

Season 615 episodes · premiered Oct 31, 1994

Season 713 episodes · premiered Apr 19, 1996

  1. 7.01Fatal CaperApr 19, 1996Rate

    Two brothers find themselves at odds over the inheritance of their late father, whose estate is overseen by a young woman whose loyalties are uncertain.

  2. 7.02Last RespectsApr 26, 1996Rate

    Three sisters, now in charge of their father's failing curiosity shop after his death, discover a cursed monkey's paw and attempt to use it to improve their fortunes, with tragic and deadly consequences.

  3. 7.03A Slight Case of MurderMay 3, 1996Rate

    A female mystery novelist becomes entangled in a tense confrontation with her jealous ex-husband, who suspects her of an affair with the son of her inquisitive neighbor.

  4. 7.04EscapeMay 17, 1996Rate

    A prisoner in a World War II detention camp is confronted by a fellow inmate, who claims to have been betrayed by him and vows to expose his identity.

  5. 7.05Horror in the NightMay 24, 1996Rate

    A jewel thief who betrays his associates is shot and takes refuge in a hotel, where he begins experiencing unsettling hallucinations of an enigmatic and alluring woman.

  6. 7.06Cold WarMay 31, 1996Rate

    Ford and Cammy, a reckless criminal duo in London, separate after their friend Cutter is killed during a botched heist. Cammy begins a relationship with Jimmy, which triggers Ford's jealousy and results in violence, ultimately revealing a surprising truth about the three of them.

  7. 7.07The KidnapperJun 7, 1996Rate

    A young man takes in a pregnant woman, develops feelings for her, and becomes increasingly possessive and resentful after the birth of her child, ultimately taking drastic actions to remove the baby from their lives.

  8. 7.08Report from the GraveJun 14, 1996Rate

    Elliot, a scientist, invents a device designed to extract memories from the deceased. Together with his girlfriend, Arianne, he tests the device by entering the crypt of a well-known serial killer who has since died.

  9. 7.09Smoke WringsJun 21, 1996Rate

    A young man, who possesses an unusual device, joins a prestigious advertising firm at the invitation of a high-ranking executive. He is unaware that he is secretly working with her vengeful former partner.

  10. 7.10About FaceJun 28, 1996Rate

    A morally ambiguous clergyman in Victorian England is stunned to discover he has twin daughters from a previous relationship, compelling him to face the repercussions of his concealed past.

  11. 7.11ConfessionJul 5, 1996Rate

    Evans, a skilled horror screenwriter, becomes the leading suspect in a series of violent murders in which victims have their heads removed as trophies, leading sharp-minded detective Jack Lynch to interrogate him in a tense battle of intellect.

  12. 7.12Ear Today... Gone TomorrowJul 12, 1996Rate

    A safecracker who has a minor hearing impairment finds himself caught in a perilous conflict between a mobster and his captivating wife, and in the process acquires a powerful new auditory enhancement at a considerable price.

  13. 7.13The Third PigJul 19, 1996Rate

    In a reimagined version of the Three Little Pigs, Dudly, the clever pig, is wrongfully accused of his brothers' murders and condemned to death. With the help of their spirits, he sets out to avenge their deaths and clear his name.

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