Tales from the Crypt (1972) Horror Thriller Drama Mystery
Tales from the Crypt (1972) Movie Release Dates / Movie Details
Tomatometer: ☆ 9.0/10
Tales from the Crypt Plot Synopsis:
Five people come upon a catacomb and take the tour. After they get lost, they find they're trapped, and, they see The Crypt Keeper (Sir Ralph Richardson). He asks them each to see why they're there: (1) And All Through the House: Christmas Eve, Joanne Clayton (Dame Joan Collins) kills her husband (Martin Boddey) expecting to receive his insurance. She hears on the wireless that the police are seeking an escaped homicidal maniac posing as Santa. When the man knocks on her door, she can't phone the Police, and she has a Christmas surprise. (2) Reflection of Death: Carl Maitland (Ian Hendry) leaves his wife (Susan Denny) and children for his mistress. But something happens during his journey (3) Poetic Justice: the widowed janitor, Arthur Edward Grimsdyke (Peter Cushing) is a good man who spends his leisure time with the children from the neighborhood. His heartless neighbor doesn't like him and destroys his life, leading Grimsdyke to commit suicide on Valentine's Day. A year later, Grimsdyke rises from his tomb seeking revenge. (4) Wish You Were Here: dirty businessman Ralph Jason (Richard Greene) is bankrupt, and his lawyer and friend, Charles Gregory (Roy Dotrice), tells him he must sell his real estate. When he tells his wife Enid (Barbara Murray), she recalls they have a statue with a legend; it'll grant three wishes to the owner. She makes the wishes, and leads Ralph to eternal damnation. (5) Blind Alleys: cruel Major Rogers (Nigel Patrick) comes to the Elmridge home for the blind, with his dog, to be the new director. He tortures the interns until the day they get revenge. Soon, the interns discover they're at the gate of Hell.
Synopsis / Plot Summary: Five strangers get lost in a crypt and, after meeting the mysterious Crypt Keeper, receive visions of how they will die.
Tagline: DEATH LIVES in the Vault of Horror!
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Tales from the Crypt Movie Information:
Type: MovieYear: 1972 (more 1972 movies)
Language: English
Country: United Kingdom
Release Dates: Movie Release Dates / Tales from the Crypt Release Dates In Theaters: Mar 09, 1972
Writers: Milton Subotsky, Al Feldstein, Johnny Craig, William M. Gaines, Graham Ingels, George Evans
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Tales from the Crypt (1972) Cast (Click to Expand)
Tales from the Crypt Cast
| Cast overview, first billed only: | Character(s) | |
|---|---|---|
| Ralph Richardson | ... | The Crypt Keeper (as Sir Ralph Richardson) |
| Geoffrey Bayldon | ... | Guide |
| Joan Collins | ... | Joanne Clayton (segment "And All Through the House") |
| Martin Boddey | ... | Husband (segment "And All Through the House") |
| Chloe Franks | ... | Daughter (segment "And All Through The House") |
| Oliver MacGreevy | ... | Maniac (segment "And All Through the House") |
| Ian Hendry | ... | Carl Maitland (segment "Reflection of Death") |
| Susan Denny | ... | Wife (segment "Reflection of Death") |
| Angela Grant | ... | Susan (segment "Reflection of Death") (as Angie Grant) |
| Peter Cushing | ... | Grimsdyke (segment "Poetic Justice") |
| Robin Phillips | ... | Elliot (segment "Poetic Justice") |
| David Markham | ... | Father (segment "Poetic Justice") |
| Robert Hutton | ... | Neighbour (segment "Poetic Justice") |
| Richard Greene | ... | Jason (segment "Wish You Were Here") |
| Barbara Murray | ... | Enid (segment "Wish You Were Here") |
| Roy Dotrice | ... | Gregory (segment "Wish You Were Here") |
| Nigel Patrick | ... | Rogers (segment "Blind Alleys") |
| Patrick Magee | ... | Carter (segment "Blind Alleys") |
| Kay Adrian | ... | Mrs. Davies (segment "Poetic Justice") (uncredited) |
| Bart Allison | ... | Blind Man (uncredited) |
Fun Facts: 15 Real AGES of Cast
- Ralph Richardson, as The Crypt Keeper (as Sir Ralph Richardson), passed away at age 80 in Marylebone, London, England, UK.
Sign: Sagittarius, Height: 6' (1.83 m)
Also known as: Lt. Cmdr Ralph Richardson RNVR | Sir Ralph Richardson | Sr. Ralph Richardson - Geoffrey Bayldon, as Guide, passed away at age 93 in Leeds, West Yorkshire, England, UK.
Sign: Capricorn, Height: 6' (1.83 m) - Joan Collins (b. May 23, 1933) – Joanne Clayton (segment \"And All Through the House\")
Sign: Gemini, Height: 5' 6¼" (1.68 m)
Also known as: Dame Joan Collins | Ron & Joan | Joan Collins OBE - Martin Boddey, as Husband (segment \"And All Through the House\"), passed away at age 68 in London, England, UK.
Sign: Aries
Also known as: Martin Boddy - Chloe Franks (b. November 30, 1962) – Daughter (segment \"And All Through The House\")
- Oliver MacGreevy – Maniac (segment \"And All Through the House\")
- Ian Hendry, as Carl Maitland (segment \"Reflection of Death\"), passed away at age 53 in London, England, UK.
Sign: Capricorn, Height: 5' 11" (1.8 m) - Susan Denny – Wife (segment \"Reflection of Death\")
- Angela Grant – Susan (segment \"Reflection of Death\") (as Angie Grant)
Also known as: Angie Grant - Peter Cushing, as Grimsdyke (segment \"Poetic Justice\"), passed away at age 81 in Canterbury, Kent, England, UK.
Sign: Gemini, Height: 5' 11½" (1.82 m) - Robin Phillips – Elliot (segment \"Poetic Justice\")
- David Markham, as Father (segment \"Poetic Justice\"), passed away at age 70 in Coleman's Hatch, East Sussex, England, UK.
Sign: Aries - Robert Hutton, as Neighbour (segment \"Poetic Justice\"), passed away at age 74 in K.
Sign: Gemini, Height: 6' 2" (1.88 m)
Also known as: Bob Hutton | Robert B. Hutton - Richard Greene, as Jason (segment \"Wish You Were Here\"), passed away at age 66 in Norfolk, England, UK.
Sign: Virgo, Height: 6' (1.83 m) - Barbara Murray, as Enid (segment \"Wish You Were Here\"), passed away at age 84 in Alicante, Comunidad Valenciana, Spa.
Sign: Libra
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