Review of Tales from the Crypt (1972) by Sylvester K — 22 Jun 2015
Freddie Francis directed this five-part anthology film starring Ralph Richardson as the crypt keeper, who tells five people their fates: 'And All Through The Night' - Killer Santa Claus on the loose goes after a murderess.
'Reflection Of Death' - A man survives a car crash, or does he? 'Poetic Justice' - Peter Cushing plays a kindly old man targeted by a bigoted neighbor, buts gets revenge. 'Wish You Were Here' - A woman who gets an object that grants three wishes uses it with horribly disastrous consequences.
'Blind Alleys' - A cruel new administrator of a home for the blind gets his comeuppance. Stylishly made but incredibly mean-spirited film is extremely harsh(note the fourth tale and final ending).
Not without merit, but a nasty piece of work.
This review of Tales from the Crypt (1972) was written by Sylvester K on 22 Jun 2015.
Tales from the Crypt has generally received positive reviews.
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