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Tales from the Crypt (1972)

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About this film

Tales from the Crypt is a horror anthology film that consists of five interconnected stories based on the EC Comics series of the same name. The film begins with a group of people who find themselves trapped in a mysterious crypt, where they encounter the Crypt Keeper, who narrates their chilling tales. And All Through the House : A woman is about to murder her husband on Christmas Eve but is interrupted by a deranged escaped convict dressed as Santa Claus. As she struggles between covering up her crime and surviving the night, a twist endings leads to a shocking revelation. Reflection of Death : A man has an affair with a woman and decides to leave his wife. After a tragic car accident, he discovers the consequences of his choices, leading to a haunting confrontation with his own fate. Poetic Justice : A woman seeks vengeance on her unfaithful husband and his mistress. The story culminates in a grisly act of retribution that feels almost poetic in its execution. Wish You Were Here : A man discovers a genie-like creature that grants him wishes, but each wish unfolds with unintended and gruesome consequences. Blind Alleys : A sadistic man running an old-age home mistreats the reside…

Directors & creators

Freddie Francis

Subjects

horror, anthology, film, drama, mystery, thriller

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