Tales from the Crypt (1989)
Kernel Score: 88% · 953 ratings
Genres: Comedy, Mystery, Crime, Sci-Fi & Fantasy
First aired: 1989-06-10
Seasons: 7 · 81 episodes
Where to watch Tales from the Crypt
- Stream: Philo, AMC+, Shudder, Spectrum On Demand
- Free with ads: Prime Video, Tubi
- Buy: Prime Video, Apple TV, Fandango At Home
US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
Cadaverous scream legend the Crypt Keeper is your macabre host for these forays of fright and fun based on the classic E.C. Comics tales from back in the day. So shamble up to the bar and pick your poison. Will it be an insane Santa on a personal slay ride? Honeymooners out to fulfill the "til death do we part" vow ASAP?
Tales from the Crypt parents' guide: ages 15+
Parents need to know that Tales from the Crypt is a TV-MA horror anthology series hosted by a ghoulish narrator, featuring dark comedy, murder plots, and nudity.
- Violence & scariness: Strong — Horror anthology built around murder and macabre storylines, including killing scenarios described darkly in reviews.
- Sex, romance & nudity: Moderate — Signals note nudity as a keyword element of the series.
- Language: Some — Dark comedic horror tone typical of TV-MA anthology programming.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official TV-MA rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Cast
- John Kassir as Crypt Keeper (voice)
Tales from the Crypt FAQ
Is Tales from the Crypt good?
Tales from the Crypt has an 88% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 953 audience ratings.
Where can I watch Tales from the Crypt?
In the US you can stream Tales from the Crypt on Philo, AMC+, Shudder and Spectrum On Demand, watch it free with ads on Prime Video and Tubi and buy it from Prime Video, Apple TV and Fandango At Home.
Is Tales from the Crypt OK for kids?
Tales from the Crypt is rated TV-MA. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 15+. Parents need to know that Tales from the Crypt is a TV-MA horror anthology series hosted by a ghoulish narrator, featuring dark comedy, murder plots, and nudity.
What shows are like Tales from the Crypt?
If you liked Tales from the Crypt, try American Horror Stories, Ash vs Evil Dead, Inside No. 9 and Alfred Hitchcock Presents.