Tales from the Crypt
“DEATH LIVES in the Vault of Horror!”
Synopsis
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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Tales from the Crypt | 1972 | Theatrical Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2023-01-06
Top Cast
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Joan Collins
Joanne Clayton
Peter Cushing
Arthur Edward Grimsdyke
Roy Dotrice
Charles Gregory
Richard Greene
Ralph Jason
Ian Hendry
Carl Maitland
Patrick Magee
George Carter
Barbara Murray
Enid Jason
Nigel Patrick
Maj. William Rogers
Robin Phillips
James Elliot
Ralph Richardson
The Crypt Keeper
Geoffrey Bayldon
Guide
Martin Boddey
Husband
Chloe Franks
Daughter
Oliver MacGreevy
Maniac
Susan Denny
Wife
Angela Grant
Susan
David Markham
Father
Robert Hutton
Neighbour
Release History & Theatrical Window
March 9, 1972
Wide Cinema Exhibition
January 31, 1988
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$406K
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$3M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
7.38x
+$2.6M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Freddie Francis
- Screenplay & Story
- Milton Subotsky
- Original Score
- Douglas Gamley
- Original Title
- Tales from the Crypt
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 33m
- Production Budget
- $406K
- Worldwide Gross
- $3M
- Production Studios
- Amicus Productions, Metromedia Producers Corporation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Freddie Francis
Milton Subotsky, George Evans, Graham Ingels, Al Feldstein, Johnny Craig, William M. Gaines
Douglas Gamley
Norman Warwick
Teddy Darvas
Charles W. Fries, Max Rosenberg, Milton Subotsky
Department Leadership Roster
Freddie Francis
Director
Milton Subotsky
Screenplay
Norman Warwick
Director of Photography
Douglas Gamley
Original Music Composer
Teddy Darvas
Editor
Max Rosenberg
Producer
Milton Subotsky
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.
Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Tales from the Crypt
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Tales from the Crypt about?
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.
Who directed Tales from the Crypt?
Tales from the Crypt was directed by Freddie Francis.
Who stars in Tales from the Crypt?
The principal cast of Tales from the Crypt includes Joan Collins, Peter Cushing, Roy Dotrice, Richard Greene, Ian Hendry.
When was Tales from the Crypt released and how long is it?
Tales from the Crypt was released in 1972 with a total runtime of 1h 33m.
What was the box office and production budget of Tales from the Crypt?
Tales from the Crypt had a reported production budget of $406K and grossed $3M at the worldwide box office (7.38 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Who composed the musical score for Tales from the Crypt?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Tales from the Crypt was composed by Douglas Gamley.
Is Tales from the Crypt based on a book or true story?
Tales from the Crypt is adapted from the following source material: Comic Book: "George Evans", Comic Book: "Graham Ingels", Comic Book: "Al Feldstein", Comic Book: "Johnny Craig", Comic Book: "William M. Gaines".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Tales from the Crypt?
Tales from the Crypt holds official age classifications: FR: 12 (Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.); GB: 18 (Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).