Name: Tales From the Crypt
Released: 1989-06-10T00:00:00.000Z
Cast: John Kassir

TV Show · Comedy · Horror

Based on the legendary and gruesome EC Comics, this horror anthology featured stories of murder, the supernatural, gore and humor and always had a twist ending of sorts. Some of Hollywood's biggest names took part, either working in front or behind the camera. Hosting duties fell to everyone's favorite decaying corpse, the Cryptkeeper.

1989 · 30m

Starring John Kassir

Director Robert Zemeckis, Russell Mulcahy

EPISODE 1

The Man Who Was Death

An unemployed executioner free-lances; with Bill Sadler, David Wohl, Gerrit Graham; director Walter Hill.
EPISODE 2

And All Through the House

An ax-wielding Santa escapes from an asylum; with Mary Ellen Trainor, Larry Drake; director Robert Zemeckis.
EPISODE 3

Dig That Cat ... He's Real Gone

A scientist gives a cat's nine lives to a bum; with Joe Pantoliano, Robert Wuhl.
EPISODE 4

Only Sin Deep

A prostitute (Lea Thompson) learns the cost of going straight.
EPISODE 5

Lover Come Hack to Me

A bride's family tradition cuts a honeymoon short; with Amanda Plummer, Stephen Shellen.
EPISODE 6

Collection Completed

A childless woman (Audra Lindley) lavishes affection on her pets.