Tales from the Cryptkeeper (1993)
Kernel Score: 85% · 139 ratings
Genres: Animation, Comedy, Kids, Sci-Fi & Fantasy
First aired: 1993-09-18
Seasons: 3 · 39 episodes
Where to watch Tales from the Cryptkeeper
- Stream: Prime Video, Darkroom
- Free with ads: The Roku Channel, Pluto TV, Tubi
- Buy: Prime Video, Apple TV
US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
Tales from the Cryptkeeper is an animated series aimed at children made by Nelvana Limited, PeaceArch Entertainment, kaBOOM! Entertainment and Warner Bros. Television Animation. It was shown on TVO and ABC, and is still shown near Halloween on Teletoon. It was based on the live-action television show, Tales from the Crypt, which aired concurrently on HBO. Being directed at children, Tales From the Cryptkeeper was significantly milder than the live-action HBO version.
Tales from the Cryptkeeper parents' guide: ages 5+
Parents need to know that this children's animated horror anthology is a milder version of the adult Tales from the Crypt series.
- Violence & scariness: Some — Mild horror-anthology scares designed for children, less intense than its adult source.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official TV-Y7 rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Cast
- John Kassir as Cryptkeeper (voice)
Tales from the Cryptkeeper FAQ
Is Tales from the Cryptkeeper good?
Tales from the Cryptkeeper has an 85% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 139 audience ratings.
Where can I watch Tales from the Cryptkeeper?
In the US you can stream Tales from the Cryptkeeper on Prime Video and Darkroom, watch it free with ads on The Roku Channel, Pluto TV and Tubi and buy it from Prime Video and Apple TV.
Is Tales from the Cryptkeeper OK for kids?
Tales from the Cryptkeeper is rated TV-Y7. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 5+. Parents need to know that this children's animated horror anthology is a milder version of the adult Tales from the Crypt series.
What shows are like Tales from the Cryptkeeper?
If you liked Tales from the Cryptkeeper, try Frankelda's Book of Spooks, The Marvelous Misadventures of Flapjack, Junji Ito Collection and Infinity Train.