Scariest episodes some of these arent in your face scary, but to me these represent the overall most disturbing and dark episodes. May 04, 2018 one of the more divisive episodes in the tales from the crypt run, yellow is a surprisingly moving exploration of fatherson dynamics set against the backdrop of wwi. The dark morality of tales from the crypt and its 15 best episodes 1. Please help improve this article by adding citations to reliable sources. Some of the scariest episodes would turn around and end on a humorous note, some would only get scarier. Fitting punishment probably the most evil main character of the series. Jan 20, 2017 here are the 15 best episodes of tales from the crypt.
People who lives in brass hearses season 5, episode 5. Like the hbo series, tales from the cryptkeeper was based on the 50s ec comics horror anthologies, shared the same executive producers, and john kassir also voiced the cryptkeeper. Such as brad pitt, tom hanks, tim curry, demi moore, bill paxton and so many more. One of the more divisive episodes in the tales from the crypt run, yellow is a surprisingly moving exploration of fatherson dynamics set against the backdrop of wwi. Kalthrob eric douglas is labeled a coward for ordering a retreat in battle, general kalthrob a wellcast kirk douglas, the lieutenants superior and also his. In lieu of its return, we take a look at what made this horror anthology pioneer so special, and the 15 episodes that best showcased this there.
The 10 best episodes of tales from the crypt, according to imdb. A police officer pursues him relentlessly, until both of their vehicles crash. Based on the 1950s comics of the same name, tales from the crypt was a horror anthology that focused on a new theme or idea each episode. Oct 30, 2015 one of three crypt episodes produced for the failed war series spinoff twofisted tales based on another classic ec comics series yellow is less about horror and more about the. It isnt a horror episode, but it is one of the best episodes of the show, and it will leave you with this haunted feeling. There were a total of 93 episodes and three featurelength films. The production value on it is also really high for tv at the time. Watchmojo top 10 scariest tales from the crypt episodes. Tales from the crypt fitting punishment tv episode 1990. In many episodes the main characters drink and others smoke. The top 24 scariest tv anthology series reelrundown. The second ever episode of tales from the crypt was directed by another famous hollywood filmmaker, though one known for more family friendly entertainment. May 05, 2020 a guide listing the titles and air dates for episodes of the tv series tales from the crypt. Our longlist for the scariest tv episodes of all time.
Due to the times, however, it lacked the nudity, gore, and language that earned tales from the crypt cultclassic status. On the show, youll see many famous familiar faces, as how it seems, you really havent made it till you appear on a tales from the crypt episode. Top 10 tales from the crypt episodes originally posted in 2009. Based on the legendary and gruesome ec comics from publisher william gaines, this horror anthology featured stories of murder, the super natural, gore and. The top 10 tales from the crypt episodes of all time watch them by staff reporter oct 31, 2014 02. Tales from the crypt blended horror and humor to great effect. Jul 06, 2015 all that nudity and constant f bombs isnt something you would obviously see on abc. The first film on this list is perhaps the most difficult to recommend as it is impossible to fully appreciate on its own. The following is a list of episodes for the television series tales from the crypt, which aired.
Speaking of great filmmakers, tales from the crypt allowed dozens a chance to have some fun with horror storytelling. Sure certain episodes will have some really great guest stars, but yellow has kirk douglas, lance henriksen and dan aykroyd in it. Whats cookin this episode of tales from the crypt creates the best ghoulash of ingredients, combining humor, horror, and entertainment. With moses gunn, jon clair, teddy wilson, john kassir. A classic tale of terror as only tales from the crypt can tell, this episode begins with a lowly criminal robbing a bank and making a desperate attempt to cross the desert to mexico.
May 06, 2020 top 10 scariest tales from the crypt episodes. Some would argue it is the best horror television show. Tales from the crypt television terror tales from the crypt, and all from the house tales from the crypt, the ventriloquists dummy tales from the crypt, you murderer tales from the darkside, inside the closet tales from the darkside, trick or treat thriller, pigeons from hell thriller, the purple. Tales from the crypt 19891996 parents guide add to guide. A bitter elderly woman learns that her husband and a lay back couple are hiding a youth potion from her while camping in the wilderness.
Seven tales from the darkside episodes that are still creepy. Many tales from the crypt episodes have seen a conclusion where the protagonist is at rock bottom, but this is the only one where the losers face is eaten by a dog, being recognized as a piece. The best 31 tales from the crypt episodes trouble city. When people think about tv horror, they probably think of the zombies of the walking dead or an old episode of an anthology series like the twilight zone or tales from the crypt that haunted their. She is getting older and her dreams of hitting the big time are drying out. Tales from the crypt keeper christmas holiday snow ski xmas santa claus cryptkeeper halloween. When funeral director ezra thornberry gets his very polite young nephew bobby as a roommate, he eventually learns his rude harsh behavior towards him could be fatal. The story follows a pretty horrible lady on christmas eve. In anticipation of the new tales from the crypt series coming out this year, lets take a look at some of the best episodes of this tv horror classic. Top 10 tales from the crypt episodes cinemassacre productions. Top ten tales from the crypt episodes everyone needs to see.
The following is a list of episodes for the television series tales from the crypt, which aired from 19891996 for seven seasons. Sign up for the lineups newsletter, and get our most chilling tales. There are a great many horror elements in the series, but while i count the previous two films of. Oct 10, 20 thats where the 25 scariest tv show episodes of all time will be useful. With mimi rogers, jennifer rubin, kathy ireland, buck henry. This is an episode list for the 1980s anthology series tales from the darkside. The third part of a film series covering the opening arc of the long running mangaanime series berserk, this iteration began in 2012 and concluded with this feature in 20. List of tales from the darkside episodes wikipedia. It follows a homeless bum turned sideshow attraction after some experimental surgery with cat glands give him 9 lives, just like a real cat.
A rich and spiteful old man named gideon hackles whose obsession for documenting and exploiting debts. Ask any horror fan of a certain age their favorite scary anthology. Many may not remember this, but before bestowing upon us one of tv s most beloved immoral gorefests, tales from the crypt, hbo first tried its hand at the horror anthology genre with this fun attempt at a more modern take on the twilight zone. Based on the notorious 1950s ec comics produced by. Shes foul mouthed, materialistic, a bad mother, and shes just killed her husband. Tales from the crypt is one of the best horror television shows of alltime. The 25 scariest tv show episodes of all time complex. Oct 31, 2017 episodes about carnivals, sideshows, and the like are usually huge winners when it comes to tales from the crypt. Jan 29, 2015 tales from the crypt ran for 93 episodes, and has a surprisingly strong track record. Thriller was the tales from the crypt of the 60s, in that it adapted classic pulp horror stories into anthology tales. That might sound like a pretty big handicap, but really, it just forced the television writers to find. But before you horrorheads jump into this fresh take on an old. A prison executioner named niles talbot william sadler is laid off from his job and begins administering his own style of justice to acquitted.
At the bookends of each episode, the crypt keeper played by john kassir gives a brief glimpse into what the upcoming story will be about and ends noting the characters demise with a pun. Tales from the crypt was a landmark tv series for any horror fan in the nineties. As such, a summation of the series seven best is a daunting chore. Tales from the crypt ran for 93 episodes, and has a surprisingly strong track record. Oct 27, 2018 top 10 tales from the crypt episodes duration. Tales from the crypt beauty rest tv episode 1992 imdb. Sep 28, 2019 not all episodes were of the same caliber, however, so read on to see which 5 episodes were the scariest, and which 5 episodes were lame. Top 25 scariest science fiction and fantasy tv episodes of all time. Oct 24, 2017 top 10 tales from the crypt episodes originally posted in 2009. Top 25 scariest science fiction and fantasy tv episodes of.
Tales from the crypts scariest stories comic tropes. For october i visit midtown comics in new york city to get an omnibus of ecs tales from the crypt. Not all episodes were of the same caliber, however, so read on to see which 5 episodes were the scariest, and which 5 episodes were lame. Many may not remember this, but before bestowing upon us one of tvs most beloved immoral gorefests, tales from the crypt, hbo first tried its hand at the horror anthology genre with this fun attempt at a more modern take on the twilight zone. Based on the infamous ec comics of the same name, tales from the crypt featured stories where bad characters would meet their comeuppance in ironic and gruesome ways that were almost always satisfying. Tales from the crypt curiosity killed tv episode 1992 imdb. Oct 30, 2019 tales from the crypt was the innovator of late night horror in the early 90s, often living up to the standards of the ec comic that set the bar for four color horror in the 50s. Eight creepy tales from the darkside episodes that still.
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