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Tales from the Crypt

1972·Movie
1h 33min·PG
IMDb6.8Rotten Tomatoes90%69%

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High energy, strong craft, emotionally cool.

Energy

Scary and tense

  • Scare8
  • Tension7
  • Fast Pace6

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Nostalgia6
  • Melancholy4
  • Pathos3

Humor

Some dark humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor6
  • Wit & Wordplay2
  • Absurdist Humor2

World

Mystery and the mind

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality6
  • Rewatchability5

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Intrigue8
  • Direction7
  • Acting7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightParty VibeSolo WatchTeensDrop-in FriendlyPure Escapism

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About

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.
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Crew

Directed by:
Freddie Francis
Written by:
Milton Subotsky, Al Feldstein, William Gaines
Produced by:
Milton Subotsky, Charles W. Fries, Ronnie Curtis
Composed by:
Douglas Gamley, Pat Foster

Sequels and Prequels

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Questions about Tales from the Crypt

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Where can I stream Tales from the Crypt legally?

fuboTVThe RokuPlexFawesomeCultpixXumo PlayMometuTubi TV

Tales from the Crypt is included with a subscription to fuboTV, Cultpix, and Chilling in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Plex, Fawesome, and Xumo Play. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Tales from the Crypt worth watching?

79
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 79/100 (IMDb 6.8 and Rotten Tomatoes 90%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Tales from the Crypt rated?

PGViolenceDisturbing imagery

It's rated PG in the United States. Content advisories: violence and disturbing imagery.

How long is Tales from the Crypt?

1 h 33 min

Tales from the Crypt runs 1 h 33 min.

Is Tales from the Crypt based on a true story?

No. It's adapted from a comic.

Do critics and audiences agree on Tales from the Crypt?

Critics90
Audiences69

Not quite. Critics rate Tales from the Crypt higher (90) than audiences (69). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

Was Tales from the Crypt a box office hit?

Budget$406,300
Box office$3 million

Yes, a big one. It cost about $406,300 to make and earned $3 million worldwide, 7.4 times its budget.

What language is Tales from the Crypt in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United Kingdom.

In how many countries can I watch Tales from the Crypt?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Tales from the Crypt in 137 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Tales from the Crypt use?

Disposing of a BodyTranquil FuryUndeath Always EndsStealing from the TillBack from the DeadFraming DeviceForeshadowingWould Hurt a ChildOffscreen TeleportationJackass GenieHeroes Love DogsThey Call Me MISTER Tibbs!and 72 more

TV Tropes lists 84 storytelling tropes for Tales from the Crypt, including Disposing of a Body, Tranquil Fury, Undeath Always Ends.