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10 June 1989 (USA) morePlot:
Tales of horror based on the gloriously gruesome EC horror comics of the 1950's. full summaryAwards:
Nominated for 7 Primetime Emmys. Another 6 wins & 8 nominations moreNewsDesk:
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Campy for the Creepy more (44 total)Cast
(Series Cast Summary - 1 of 20) | John Kassir | ... | Crypt Keeper / ... (93 episodes, 1989-1996) |
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Finland:K-18 (2005) (DVD) (self applied) | Iceland:16 | UK:12 (one episode) | UK:15 (some episodes) | UK:18 (some episodes) | Germany:18 | Australia:MA | Australia:M (some episodes) | Argentina:16Fun Stuff
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The show was originally only planned for three seasons, but it proved so popular it lasted seven. Series creator William Gaines only lived to see season three. moreFAQ
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I saw a few episodes on video, and while I am not a particular fan of the genre, I was quite impressed. It was like the Twilight Zone, but with a strong horror theme (although not all the time), and without the pretentious feel. What really impressed me was the cheesy lines the crypt keeper had. They were so bad that the writers had to have tried for that effect. It was like listening to the worst spook alley script you've ever seen. That's the heart and soul of campy TV. It goes a long way toward helping you appreciate the carefully crafted tales that are being introduced.
The other stand out thing about the show is the actors they get. They don't just dredge up whatever they can get from the local playhouses. They get some top names. On top of that, you get the feeling that these big stars are having a lot of fun telling a ghost story (not that they're about ghosts, but you get the idea).
So, if you thought Rod Sterling didn't include enough dismemberments, or you just like clever stories with deliberately awful introductions, and you aren't squeamish, then this is the show for you.