Tales from the Crypt(1972)
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Tales from the Crypt Synopsis
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.
Tales from the Crypt (1972) is a horror film directed by Freddie Francis, released on March 9, 1972 with a runtime of 1h 33m. It stars Joan Collins, Peter Cushing, Roy Dotrice and Richard Greene. Viewers rate it 6.8 out of 10 across 356 ratings.
- Director:
- Freddie Francis
- Writers:
- Johnny Craig, William Gaines, Milton Subotsky
- Producers:
- Max Rosenberg, Milton Subotsky
- Cinematographer:
- Norman Warwick
- Composer:
- Douglas Gamley
- Production:
- Amicus Productions, Metromedia Producers Corporation
- Status:
- Released
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Tales from the Crypt Cast & Crew
Main cast
Joan Collins
as Joanne Clayton
Peter Cushing
as Arthur Edward Grimsdyke
Roy Dotrice
as Charles Gregory
Richard Greene
as Ralph Jason
Ian Hendry
as Carl Maitland
Patrick Magee
as George Carter
Barbara Murray
as Enid Jason
Nigel Patrick
as Maj. William Rogers
Robin Phillips
as James Elliot
Ralph Richardson
as The Crypt Keeper
Geoffrey Bayldon
as Guide
Martin Boddey
as Husband
Key crew
Directed by Freddie Francis, written by Johnny Craig, William Gaines and Milton Subotsky, produced by Max Rosenberg and Milton Subotsky.
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Tales from the Crypt Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.8/10 from 356 ratings.
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Tales from the Crypt – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Tales from the Crypt online?
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Tales from the Crypt (1972) is available to stream on fuboTV, Cultpix and Chilling. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Tales from the Crypt?
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The main cast of Tales from the Crypt (1972) includes Joan Collins, Peter Cushing, Roy Dotrice, Richard Greene and Ian Hendry. The film was directed by Freddie Francis. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Tales from the Crypt released?
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Tales from the Crypt was released on March 9, 1972 and runs for 1h 33m.
Is Tales from the Crypt worth watching?
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Tales from the Crypt (1972) holds an average rating of 6.8 out of 10 from 356 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy horror films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Tales from the Crypt?
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Yes. The official Tales from the Crypt trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.