Review of Tales from the Crypt (1972) by Stuart K — 05 Aug 2013
From Amicus Productions and directed by Freddie Francis (Paranoiac (1963) and Dracula Has Risen from the Grave (1968)), this was adapted from the series of comics published by EC comics. Even if 2 of the 5 stories within the film were actually adapted from the comics.
But it manages to be scary and entertaining, with a very good cast, all being good sports. While visiting old caves, Joanne Clayton (Joan Collins), Carl Maitland (Ian Hendry), James Elliott (Robin Phillips), Ralph Jason (Richard Greene) and Major William Rogers (Nigel Patrick) get separated from the group, and end up each being told they have died by the Crypt Keeper (Ralph Richardson).
Clayton died after murdering her husband at Christmas, Maitland dies in a deja-vu esque car crash, Elliott dies after driving bin man Arthur Grimsdyke (Peter Cushing) to his grave. Jason dies from wishes from a Chinese figurine, while Rogers dies at the hands of angry blindmen led by George Carter (Patrick Magee).
It's a good anthology film, each story has a message and a twist in the tale. Sort of like Tales of the Unexpected did, but Amicus did a lot of films like this, including Asylum (1972) and Vault of Horror (1973).
This review of Tales from the Crypt (1972) was written by Stuart K on 05 Aug 2013.
Tales from the Crypt has generally received positive reviews.
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