Tales from the Crypt 1972
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Gummy
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SplatWhen 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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cast
Full Cast & Crew
as Joanne Clayton
as Arthur Edward Grimsdyke
as Charles Gregory
as Ralph Jason
as Carl Maitland
as George Carter
as Enid Jason
as Maj. William Rogers
as James Elliot
as The Crypt Keeper
Director:
Writer:
Johnny Craig, William Gaines, Milton Subotsky, Al Feldstein
Stars:
Joan Collins, Peter Cushing, Roy Dotrice, Richard Greene, Ian Hendry, Patrick Magee, Barbara Murray, Nigel Patrick, Robin Phillips, Ralph Richardson,
Genres:
Horror
Release Date:
1972 (U.S.A)
Run Time:
93 min
MMPA Rating:
PG
Critics Reviews
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“Unrelenting and human. This film doesn’t chase trends — it carves its own lane with heart and grit.”
“It’s rare to see a story this economical yet emotionally expansive. A quiet storm of a screenplay.”
“This is the kind of film that reminds you why producing indies matters. Vision, integrity, and something to say.”
“There’s a pulse to this performance-driven story. Raw, exposed, and honest. I’d audition for this world anytime.”
“A visual and emotional tightrope — and it never falls off. Confident filmmaking with soul.”
“Dialogue that feels lived-in. It doesn’t shout — it breathes. The writing feels like eavesdropping on real lives.”
“Impossibly polished for the budget. You can see the producing team hustled hard to make every frame count.”
Audience Reviews
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Stayed so true to the source material but still had its own must-see moments. A beautiful revival.
Overlong and bogged down in dark photography and art direction, this live action remake doesn’t come close to the magic that was the animated original.
My daughter and I absolutely loved this movie! The actors they selected were spot on compared to their animated version! A must see!!!!! Bravo!!!
im not a big fan of live action remakes, but this was solid!
Cast & Crew of
Tales from the Crypt
Directors & Credit Writers
Credit Writers
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Cast
as Joanne Clayton
as Arthur Edward Grimsdyke
as Charles Gregory
as Ralph Jason
as Carl Maitland
as George Carter
as Enid Jason
as Maj. William Rogers
as James Elliot
as The Crypt Keeper
as Guide
as Husband
as Daughter
as Maniac
as Wife
as Susan
as Father
as Neighbour
as Harry the Cook
as Mrs Davies
as Tramp
as Blind Man
as Blind Man
as Blind Man
as Blind Man
as Blind Man
as Blind Man
as Blind Man
as Blind Man
as Blind Man
as Blind Man
as Blind Man
as Mrs Adrian's Son
as Postman
as Helen Carter
as Maitland's Son
as Maitland's Daughter
as Police Sergeant
as Constable Ramsey
as Motorist
as Mrs Phelps
as Mrs Phelps' Son
as Radio Newscaster (voice)
as Old Man
as Helen Carter's Mother
as Secretary
as Pallbearer
as Pallbearer
as Attendant
as Detective
as Vicar
as Mortician
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