Tales from the Crypt

Tales from the Crypt

Tales from the Crypt

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Tales from the Crypt

"Dead-on humor and horror."

1989- 1996

7 Seasons

81 Episodes

8.0(960 votes)

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Comedy

Mystery

Sci-Fi & Fantasy

Overview

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?

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John Kassir

Crypt Keeper (voice)

John Kassir

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