Tales from the Crypt 1989
“Dead-on humor and horror.”
What is Tales from the Crypt?
Tales from the Crypt is an American horror anthology television series that aired on HBO from 1989 to 1996. The show is based on the classic E.C.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 1989
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 81
- First aired
- Jun 10, 1989
- Last aired
- Jul 19, 1996
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- US
- Networks
- HBO
- Genres
- Comedy, Mystery, Sci-Fi & Fantasy
- Updated
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Estimate the schedule using 81 episodes and an average 45-minute runtime.
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Overview
Tales from the Crypt is an American horror anthology television series that aired on HBO from 1989 to 1996. The show is based on the classic E.C. Comics tales from the 1950s and features the Crypt Keeper, a sinister ghoul with a taste for gallows humor, as the macabre host. Each episode presents a standalone story filled with frights and twists, often centered around themes of revenge, greed, and supernatural horror. The series spans seven seasons and includes a total of 93 episodes. It was created by William Gaines and Steven Dodd and became known for its gruesome storytelling and darkly comedic tone. The Crypt Keeper, voiced by John Kassir, guides viewers through each chilling tale with his signature wit and ominous charm. The show draws from the tradition of classic horror comics and anthology storytelling, offering a mix of slasher-style plots and paranormal encounters. Tales from the Crypt gained a strong following during its run and remains a notable entry in horror television history.
Should you watch it?
“The Crypt Keeper hosts macabre tales of fright and fun based on classic E.C. Comics stories.”
- unique host
- classic comic book origins
- contains dark themes
Watch it if you enjoy anthology series featuring macabre storytelling.
The series features macabre themes and frightening scenarios appropriate for mature audiences.
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Episode guide
Season 1 · 4 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide →- E1 The Man Who Was Death / And All Through the House / Dig That Cat... He's Real Gone Jun 10, 1989
- E2 Only Sin Deep Jun 14, 1989
- E3 Lover Come Hack to Me Jun 21, 1989
- E4 Collection Completed Jun 28, 1989
Season 2 · 16 episodes
- E1 Dead Right / The Switch / Cutting Cards Apr 21, 1990
- E2 'Til Death Apr 24, 1990
- E3 Three's a Crowd May 1, 1990
- E4 The Thing From The Grave May 8, 1990
- E5 The Sacrifice May 15, 1990
- E6 For Cryin' Out Loud May 22, 1990
- E7 Four-Sided Triangle May 29, 1990
- E8 The Ventriloquist's Dummy Jun 5, 1990
- E9 Judy, You're Not Yourself Today Jun 12, 1990
- E10 Fitting Punishment Jun 19, 1990
- E11 Korman's Kalamity Jun 26, 1990
- E12 Lower Berth Jul 3, 1990
- E13 Mute Witness to Murder Jul 10, 1990
- E14 Television Terror Jul 17, 1990
- E15 My Brother's Keeper Jul 24, 1990
- E16 The Secret Jul 31, 1990
Season 3 · 12 episodes
- E1 Loved to Death / Carrion Death / The Trap Jun 15, 1991
- E2 Abra Cadaver Jun 19, 1991
- E3 Top Billing Jun 26, 1991
- E4 Dead Wait Jul 3, 1991
- E5 The Reluctant Vampire Jul 10, 1991
- E6 Easel Kill Ya Jul 17, 1991
- E7 Undertaking Palor Jul 24, 1991
- E8 Mournin' Mess Jul 31, 1991
- E9 Split Second Aug 7, 1991
- E10 Deadline Aug 14, 1991
- E11 Spoiled Aug 21, 1991
- E12 Yellow Aug 28, 1991
Season 4 · 12 episodes
- E1 None But the Lonely Heart / This'll Kill Ya / On a Deadman's Chest Jun 27, 1992
- E2 Seance Jul 4, 1992
- E3 Beauty Rest Jul 11, 1992
- E4 What's Cookin' Jul 22, 1992
- E5 The New Arrival Jul 25, 1992
- E6 Showdown Aug 1, 1992
- E7 King of the Road Aug 8, 1992
- E8 Maniac At Large Aug 19, 1992
- E9 Split Personality Aug 26, 1992
- E10 Strung Along Sep 2, 1992
- E11 Werewolf Concerto Sep 9, 1992
- E12 Curiosity Killed Sep 16, 1992
Season 5 · 11 episodes
- E1 Death of Some Salesmen / As Ye Sow / Forever Ambergris Oct 2, 1993
- E2 Food for Thought Oct 6, 1993
- E3 People Who Live in Brass Hearses Oct 13, 1993
- E4 Two for the Show Oct 20, 1993
- E5 House of Horror Oct 27, 1993
- E6 Well Cooked Hams Nov 3, 1993
- E7 Creep Course Nov 10, 1993
- E8 Came the Dawn Nov 17, 1993
- E9 Oil's Well That Ends Well Nov 24, 1993
- E10 Half-Way Horrible Dec 1, 1993
- E11 Till Death Do We Part Dec 8, 1993
Frequently asked questions
Who hosts the show?
The Crypt Keeper serves as the macabre host.
What is the source material?
The episodes are based on classic E.C. Comics tales.
What is the tone of the series?
The series blends fright with fun.
Are the episodes connected?
The show presents individual forays of fright.
What kind of stories are included?
The stories range from insane characters to dark takes on traditional vows.