The Vault of Horror
“Everything that makes life worth leaving!”
Synopsis
The sequel to Tales from the Crypt. Five strangers trapped in a basement vault converse about their recurring nightmares. Their stories include vampires, bodily dismemberment, east Indian mysticism, an insurance scam, and an artist who kills by painting his victims' deaths.
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The Vault of Horror | 1973 | Theatrical Trailer (Color)
Type: Trailer • Published 2023-01-06
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Anna Massey
Donna Rogers (segment 1 "Midnight Mess")
Terry-Thomas
Arthur Critchit (segment 2 "The Neat Job")
Glynis Johns
Eleanor Critchit (segment 2 "The Neat Job")
John Forbes-Robertson
Wilson (segment 2 "The Neat Job")
Curd Jürgens
Sebastian (segment 3 "This Trick'll Kill You")
Dawn Addams
Inez (segment 3 "This Trick'll Kill You")
Ishaq Bux
Fakir (segment 3 "This Trick'll Kill You")
Michael Craig
Maitland (segment 4 "Bargain in Death")
Edward Judd
Alex (segment 4 "Bargain in Death")
Robin Nedwell
Tom (segment 4 "Bargain in Death")
Geoffrey Davies
Jerry (segment 4 "Bargain in Death")
Tom Baker
Moore (segment 5 "Drawn and Quartered")
Denholm Elliott
Diltant (segment 5 "Drawn and Quartered")
Terence Alexander
Fenton Breedley (segment 5 "Drawn and Quartered")
Erik Chitty
Old Waiter (segment 1 "Midnight Mess")
Mike Pratt
Clive (segment 1 "Midnight Mess")
Jerold Wells
Waiter (segment 1 "Midnight Mess")
Marianne Stone
Jane (segment 2 "The Neat Job")
Release History & Theatrical Window
March 16, 1973
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Roy Ward Baker
- Screenplay & Story
- Milton Subotsky
- Original Score
- Douglas Gamley
- Original Title
- The Vault of Horror
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 27m
- Production Studios
- Amicus Productions, Metromedia Producers Corporation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Roy Ward Baker
Milton Subotsky, George Evans, Al Feldstein, William M. Gaines, Jack Davis, Jack Kamen, Joe Orlando
Douglas Gamley
Denys N. Coop
Oswald Hafenrichter
Charles W. Fries, Milton Subotsky, Max Rosenberg
Department Leadership Roster
Roy Ward Baker
Director
Oswald Hafenrichter
Editor
Milton Subotsky
Producer
Milton Subotsky
Screenplay
Denys N. Coop
Director of Photography
Douglas Gamley
Original Music Composer
Max Rosenberg
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Vault of Horror
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What is The Vault of Horror about?
The sequel to Tales from the Crypt. Five strangers trapped in a basement vault converse about their recurring nightmares. Their stories include vampires, bodily dismemberment, east Indian mysticism, an insurance scam, and an artist who kills by painting his victims' deaths.
Who directed The Vault of Horror?
The Vault of Horror was directed by Roy Ward Baker.
Who stars in The Vault of Horror?
The principal cast of The Vault of Horror includes Anna Massey, Terry-Thomas, Glynis Johns, John Forbes-Robertson, Curd Jürgens.
When was The Vault of Horror released and how long is it?
The Vault of Horror was released in 1973 with a total runtime of 1h 27m.
Who composed the musical score for The Vault of Horror?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Vault of Horror was composed by Douglas Gamley.
Is The Vault of Horror based on a book or true story?
The Vault of Horror is adapted from the following source material: Comic Book: "George Evans", Comic Book: "Al Feldstein", Comic Book: "William M. Gaines", Comic Book: "Jack Davis", Comic Book: "Jack Kamen", Comic Book: "Joe Orlando".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Vault of Horror?
The Vault of Horror holds official age classifications: US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).