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Tales from the Crypt

1989 – 1995 · 45m per ep · TV-MA · English · United States of America

Cadaverous scream legend the Crypt Keeper is your macabre host for these forays of fright and fun based on the classic E.C. Comics tales from back in the day. So shamble up to the bar and pick your poison. Will it be an insane Santa on a personal slay ride? Honeymooners out to fulfill the "til death do we part" vow ASAP?

8.0(348 reviews)

23.2054% popularity

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Details

First air date: Jun 10, 1989
Last air date: Jul 19, 1996
Status: Ended
Seasons: 7
Episodes: 81
Episode runtime: 45m
Original language: English
Country: United States of America
Network / platform: HBO
Creator / showrunner: William M. Gaines, Steven Dodd
Certification: TV-MA
Production companies: Tales From The Crypt Holdings, EC Comics, HBO, Geffen Pictures

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Keywords

coffinpuppeteerhalloweenpuppetanthologybased on comicdark comedygothic horrordark fantasyhorror anthologysupernatural powernudityhorror

Seasons & episodes

Season 1

1989 · 4 episodes

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Cast

John Kassir

Crypt Keeper (voice)

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Reviews & ratings

8.0

348 community reviews

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Alex Rivera7/103/18/2026
Binge-worthy
Every episode leaves you wanting more. The character arcs are exceptional.
52 found helpful
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Jordan Kim8/103/14/2026
Peak television
One of the best shows in its genre — tightly written and beautifully acted.
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Sam Patel9/103/10/2026
Must-watch series
The season finales alone are worth the watch.
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Morgan Lee7/103/6/2026
Brilliant writing
Gripping from the first scene. Already recommending to everyone.
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Casey Wong8/103/2/2026
Slow burn payoff
Takes a few episodes to hit stride, then it's unstoppable.
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