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Tales from the Crypt

1972·Movie
1h 33min·PG
79
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A , horror movie: , .

Good for friends night · party vibe · teens

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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.
Anthology HorrorClassic HorrorSupernaturalGothic HorrorVignette FilmMoral TalesTwisted EndingsRevenge

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Sequels and Prequels

Tales from the Crypt
Tales from the Crypt (1972)
GoodWatch score 79
The Vault of Horror
The Vault of Horror (1973)
GoodWatch score 60

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Where can I stream Tales from the Crypt?

In the United States, Tales from the Crypt streams on fuboTV, Cultpix, and Chilling, and it is free with ads on The Roku, Plex, Fawesome, Xumo Play, Mometu, and Tubi TV. It also streams in 136 other countries.

Is Tales from the Crypt worth watching?

79
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 79 (IMDb 6.8 and Rotten Tomatoes 90%). Critics rate it higher (90 out of 100) than audiences (69).

Is there a sequel to Tales from the Crypt?

  1. Tales from the Crypt (1972)
  2. The Vault of Horror (1973)

Yes: it's movie 1 of 2 in its series, followed by The Vault of Horror (1973).

Is Tales from the Crypt okay for kids?

PGViolenceDisturbing imagery

Not for young kids: it's rated PG in the United States for violence and disturbing imagery, and the viewing guide lists it for teens and adults.

Will Tales from the Crypt scare me?

Not scaryTerrifying

Yes, it's frightening: scares are rated 8 of 10.

Will I feel good after watching Tales from the Crypt?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for bleakness and 4 for melancholy, against 1 for hopefulness.

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 tropes for it, including Disposing of a Body, Tranquil Fury, and Undeath Always Ends.