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Tales from the Crypt
TV Series (1989 - 1996)
One hour stories with many themes, including; horror, twists, black-magic, sci-fi .... Introduced by a puppet called "The Crypt Keeper". A cross between the "Twighlight Zone" and modern horror movies. Not suitable for the very young or squeamish.
Last Episode
07x13 The Third Pig Aired: Jul. 19, 1996In this twisted tale of the "Three Little Pigs" and the series' only animated episode. The first and second pigs are killed by the big bad wolf … [continue reading]
Series Info
Type:
Scripted
Premiered:
Jun. 10, 1989
Status:
Completed/Ended
Runtime:
30 min.
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Series Fun Facts
- For the episodes they directed, Walter Hill ("Cutting Cards") and Joel Silver ("Split Personality") studied the comic book originals they were based on and used them to plan out their…
[show]For the episodes they directed, Walter Hill ("Cutting Cards") and Joel Silver ("Split Personality") studied the comic book originals they were based on and used them to plan out their shots.
[hide] - It took six puppeteers to operate the Cryptkeeper during his scenes, four puppeteers alone just for his facial expressions.
- Walter Hill cast William Sadler in the lead for "The Man Who Was Death" only if Sadler promised to perform exactly way he did for the audition.









