Review of Tales from the Crypt (1972) by Countess N — 24 May 2009

So, 5 stories with a wrap around. I?ve seen a lot of the TV show. And I was surprised that the stories were repeats from this same movie. I thought they?d mine the comic source for new stuff. But 3 of the 5 here have value. 1, 3, 5. Or maybe half of part 5. The wrap around is corny, but probably pretty fresh back then.

1 has Joan Collins as I?ve never seen her, young. I?ve never seen any of her early work. However, she was in line behind me at a grocery store in westwood. The cashier knew her. I looked back and only saw a small lady in big head wrap and glasses. 2 didn?t do anything for me. 3 was a nice return from the grave story ? nice in that it?s messed up and you can?t wait for the inevitable. 4 was a predictable take on the same wish story we all know. 5 had an interesting take on the whole thing that kind of kept me interested. Horror fans can give it a spin. No value for the casual viewer.