Tales from the Crypt (1972): cast, story & where to watch
1972 · Film · ★ 6.8
Released in 1972, Tales from the Crypt is a horror film directed by Freddie Francis, running about 92 minutes. “DEATH LIVES in the Vault of Horror!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Five people find themselves in a tomb. The Crypt keeper explains why they are there through a series of frightening stories. Based on the classic comic book.
Who’s in it. Tales from the Crypt stars Joan Collins as Joanne Clayton, Peter Cushing as Arthur Edward Grimsdyke, Roy Dotrice as Charles Gregory and Richard Greene as Ralph Jason, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, Tales from the Crypt has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV, Cultpix and Chilling. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Tales from the Crypt page.
If you liked it. Fans of Tales from the Crypt tend to enjoy Psycho, The Silence of the Lambs, The Shining and Alien.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Tales from the Crypt (1972)?
- In US, Tales from the Crypt is available to stream on fuboTV, Cultpix and Chilling. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Tales from the Crypt worth watching?
- Tales from the Crypt holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Tales from the Crypt?
- Tales from the Crypt stars Joan Collins, Peter Cushing, Roy Dotrice, Richard Greene and Ian Hendry.
- When was Tales from the Crypt released?
- Tales from the Crypt was released in 1972, with a runtime of about 92 minutes.