

Tales from the Crypt
1972-03-09 · 93 min · ★ 6.8
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.
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Production details
- Directors
- Freddie Francis
- Production companies
- Amicus Productions, Metromedia Producers Corporation
- Countries
- United Kingdom
- Status
- Released
- Budget
- USD 406,300
- Revenue
- USD 3,000,000
Top Cast
Joan CollinsJoanne Clayton
Peter CushingArthur Edward Grimsdyke
Roy DotriceCharles Gregory
Richard GreeneRalph Jason
Ian HendryCarl Maitland
Patrick MageeGeorge Carter
Barbara MurrayEnid Jason
Nigel PatrickMaj. William Rogers
Robin PhillipsJames Elliot
Ralph RichardsonThe Crypt Keeper
Geoffrey BayldonGuide
Martin BoddeyHusband
Chloe FranksDaughter
Oliver MacGreevyManiac
Angela GrantSusan
Robert HuttonNeighbour
Harry LockeHarry the CookTitle information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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