Believing her daughter kidnapped by santa claus, she hears her voice vote coming from the lounge room. Crazy homicidal santa stalks joanne joan collins in this clip from tales from the crypt. The series ran for seven years from june 10, 1989 until july 19, 1996. Before tales from the crypt became a household name, the adaptation of the creepy ec comic series quietly began to air on hbo. Tales from the crypt christmas special and all through. American horror story traitor tv episode 2018 imdb. In the season one episode and all through the house, the radio announcer warns the gaines county area of the escaped maniac in a santa suit. Shes suddenly attacked by santa claus who wields the ax. After a slew of nodoubt tales inspired killer claus.
Santa is a homicidal maniac in the episode and all through the house. Another film called santa claus and the children was made in 1898. Tales from the crypt season 1 episode 2 watch online msn. Thirty years of tales from the crypt top episode from. Dec 25, 2018 but before drake can overact his way into tales from the crypt history were treated to some punishment from our old pal the cryptkeeper, who is dressed up as santa claus, complete with a doll mask that makes him more disturbinglooking than usual, for the sake of the episode and the season. A greedy woman makes the mistake of murdering her husband while an escaped mental patient dressed in a santa claus outfit is. Episode ratings are now available via a poll on each individual episode page. This is pure tales from the crypt material and was also included in the the big screen version of tales from the crypt in 1972, with joan collins playing the role of the murderous wife who gets attacked by a. Starring tom baker doctor who, denholm elliott raiders of the lost ark, curt jurgens the mephisto waltz and michael craig mysterious island, this ferociously entertaining film is a worthy. Tales from the crypt and all through the house tv episode.
It scared the fuck out of me as a kid and tbh it still scares me today. On christmas eve, a mother mary ellen trainor controls the anxiety of her little daughter carrie ann lindsey whitney barry for santa claus and puts her to bed. Halloween dubstep wry tales from the crypt, peewee herman, beetlejuice, tim burton, horror. There were a total of 93 episodes and three featurelength films. The fanfic series after the theme song, the crypt keeper is wearing. Johnny craig comic book stories tales from the crypt and the vault of horror, al feldstein comic book stories tales from the crypt and the vault of horror, william m. Believing her daughter kidnapped by santa claus, she hears her. Elizabeth manage to break the door and go to see carrieann.
Revisit the tales from the crypt holiday episode, and all. Jan 28, 2020 the most memorable tale here, called and all through the house and concerning an escaped mental patient dressed as santa claus, ended up remade as the debut episode of the hbo tales from the crypt series. John kassir, mary ellen trainor, larry drake, marshall bell. Tales from the crypt ran on hbo for a total of seven seasons, 1989 to 1996 93 episodes in all and i had a frontrow seat for every one of em. And all through the house tales from the crypt wiki fandom.
This episode is available on the tales from the crypt. Tales from the crypt and all through the house season 1. She sees the killer who is dressed in a santa claus costume outside her house, but cannot call the police without exposing her own crimes. The official archives, george a romero, and r l stine. While tales from the crypt may have gone off the air in 96, you can still watch it right from the comfort of your computer or smart tv tonight. Tales from the crypts and all through the house episodes. This episode of tales from the crypt is available for viewing on dvd and netflix as well as my youtube channel, tistheseasontv, on the 1980s playlist. Watch tales from the crypt season 1 episode 2 and all.
Watch tales from the crypt 1996 season 1, episode 2 and all through the house. One of the first ever episodes took place during christmas. He is an escapee of the sanatorium he slaughters 4 women and steals the santa claus costume and he tries to kill elizabeth kamen during a confrontation his hand is injured and he is knocked out by the woman, he is trapped. Tales from the crypts classic christmas set episode starred a killer santa. Tales from the crypt s01e02 and all through the house. Since christmas is upon us, i just wanted to see if anyone has seen this episode of tales from the crypt.
The kaos in the kage match is a fictional presentation of hbo sports. The santa killer in the 1989 episode is much more convincing as a killer because he appears to be more rough and menacing. Mine has to be the guy who escaped as santa claus from a mental institution. All tales from the crypt movies ranked, worst to best. Tales from the crypt christmas special and all through the. Jun 10, 2015 to complicate matters, there are reports on the radio of a lunatic whos broken out of the local insane asylum, dressed as santa claus. Based on the ec horror comics of the 1950s and the 1972 movie of the same name, tales from the crypt trafficked in graphic stories adapted from the comics that depicted often ironic comeuppances for frequently terrible people. After killing her husband on christmas eve, an adulterous woman is attacked by an escaped axwielding maniac in.
This story has previously been adapted in a segment in the 1972 film version of the comic. A greedy woman makes the mistake of murdering her husband while an escaped mental patient dressed in a santa claus outfit is on the. And all through the house season 1, episode 2 a greedy philandering. Technically the second episode of the series, it was one of three that broadcast on the shows 90minute premiere on june 10a full half year before christmas. And all through the house first appeared as part of the 1972 amicus production tales from the crypt, starring joan collins the bitch as joanne, a woman who murders her husband on christmas eve while her young daughter is upstairs eagerly awaiting the arrival of santa claus.
A year later, a film directed by george albert smith entitled santa claus or the visit from santa claus in the united kingdom was created. Tales from the crypt is a horror anthology television series that ran on the cable network hbo from 1989 to 1996. The most memorable tale here, called and all through the house and concerning an escaped mental patient dressed as santa claus, ended up remade as the debut episode of the hbo tales from the crypt series. The following is a list of episodes for the television series tales from the crypt, which aired from 19891996 for seven seasons. Last week, i discussed the 1972 horror movie tales from the crypt and its first segment which takes place at christmas. Three decades ago this month, the tv show, tales from the crypt, premiered on hbo for the first time. The tales from the crypt series originally aired on hbo. The tv episode, also entitled and all through the house, is slightly longer than the. Series episode guide tales from the crypt wiki fandom. Psycho santa comes to slay in the form of a demented larry drake in. The following is a list of episodes for the television series tales from the crypt, which aired. The show was based off of the popular ec comics of the same name from the 1950s. The killer santa claus from the movie involving bubbles mcgee joan collins is reminiscent to the season 2 episode unholy night where ian mcshane guest stars as leigh emerson, a man who dressed up as santa claus and went on a killing spree.
Christmas music and decorations establish a warm, cozy atmosphere prior to the murder of josepha case of misdirection that, though inferior to the parallel scene from amicus productions tales from the crypt anthology film, should be commended for its haunting execution no pun. Revisit the tales from the crypt holiday episode, and. The original source material that inspired the movie segment was adapted again in 1989 for an episode of the hbo horror series tales from the crypt. Both of these tales from the crypt episodes seem to work quite well and have many similarities. The episode begins with the crypt keeper in a fleshy santa claus mask, covering his horrible face with a. Welcome to the tales from the crypt wiki tales from the crypt is a horror anthology television series that ran on the cable network hbo from 1989 to 1996. Horror 1972 92 minutes color five people get lost in a crypt and meet up with a strange crypt keeper who tells them stories of how they died. Like many tales from the crypt episodes, this is centered around a bad man. A second documentary looks at tales from the crypt. Mar 28, 2005 hello im moviebrat and im a new member of the toon zone forums and i want to show you my first fanfic series which is a continuation of a tv show with a crossover touch so here is the first story of tales from the crypt. Bill sadler, gerrit graham and dani mannick directed by walter hill niles talbot is an executioner who finds himself out of work when the death penalty is repealed.
It is an anthology film consisting of five separate segments, based on stories from ec comics. And the one where the guy thought he was auditioning for a shakespeare play. Tales from the crypt and all through the house tv episode 1989. The documentaries feature william m gaines life and include his family and friends. Tales from the crypt, season 1 episode 2, is available to watch and stream on hbo. Larry drake stars as the escaped mental patient dressed as santa claus, one who has a penchant for murdering women. A horror anthology series like no other, tales from the crypt ran for seven seasons on hbo from 1989 to 1996. When he sees criminals literally getting away with murder and offs them in various shocking ways. Whittling the list down to a mere 15 was no easy task, but i rewatched all of them in anticipation of writing this and can say, confidently and unequivocally, these are definitely the episodes that would crack my.
This episode of tales from the crypt just recycles tired material involving the old santa kills theme while also adding the oftusedadd nauseumwomanmurdersherhusbandforamanshesbeencheatingwith routine. Jun 10, 2019 very few horror television shows have permeated the pop culture collective quite like the awardwinning tales from the crypt. Tales from the crypt 11 killer santa on the loose 1972. A greedy woman makes the mistake of murdering her husband while an escaped mental patient dressed in a santa claus outfit is on the loose. Tales from the cryptmas exploring all through the house. Dec 24, 2015 and as good as the episode is, the highlight is the introduction by the crypt keeper, who is completely unrecognizable sans the voice by john kassir in a santa claus costume. Second episode for the great cable tv series tells the same story that formed a segment of the 1972 tales from the crypt feature film. And all through the house was pretty much lifted from one of gates original comics from the 1950s panel to screen. Tales from the crypt twilight zone santa claus radio of. But id guess that 90% of you reading this already know that, and youre here as i am delighted that it is finally out on dvd. The show was based off of the popular ec comics of. It was produced by amicus productions and filmed at shepperton studios, and is one of several amicus horror anthologies made during the 1970s.
Tales from the crypt and all through the house 1989. Tales from the crypt and all through the house season 1, episode 2 posted on 8. Jan 20, 2017 the fight between the wife and santa leads to so many suspenseful moments and youre not really sure how it will end. On christmas eve, the night that a greedy, adulterous wife mary ellen trainor has done away with her hated husband marshall bell, an ultra creepy mental institution escapee larry drake is on the loose. Like many tales from the crypt episodes, this is centered around a. The following is a list of episodes for the television series tales from the crypt, which aired from. This is also one of the few episode with no supernatural or surreal taking place.
Other contributors include john carpenter, digby diehl author of tales from the crypt. Jul 05, 2019 tales from the crypt and all through this house has a nice lump of horror coal waiting in her stocking in the form of a deranged santa claus dr. A greedy woman makes the mistake of murdering her husband while an escaped mental patient dressed in a santa claus larry drake from darkman outfit is on the loose. During the opening sequence, certain holiday tropes i. Of course, the ending has become a classic staple of tales from the crypt endings that most fans can quote by heart. Hbos tales from the crypts crypt keeper dresses as santa claus to introduce this holiday episode.
Season 8, episode 7 of american horror story was full of surprises, but the tales from the crypt homage may have been one of the most delightful parts of the episode for fans. Tales from the crypt asks are you naughty or nice 25yl. Santa killer locks her in a closet and pursues the womans daughter as she tries desperate to free herself to save the child. Oct 26, 2016 last week, i discussed the 1972 horror movie tales from the crypt and its first segment which takes place at christmas. Trainor does a great job playing the vile wife and drake is wonderful as the creepily silent santa claus. The movie overall is an entertaining one, but not quite the top of the pack. The name judd campbell was mentioned in the episode, which is the name of the late conning cemetery plot salesman from death of some. Dec 21, 2009 screams as the santa says naughty or nice. Amicus and all through the house christmas ec comics joan collins most popular santa tales from the crypt.
In this picture, santa claus enters the room from the fireplace and proceeds to trim the tree. Tales from the crypt is a 1972 british horror film directed by freddie francis. After a slew of nodoubt talesinspired killer claus. Searching for a gun, she was blocked in the cupboard and sees by the window that santa claus was breaking into carrieanns bedroom with a ladder. But before drake can overact his way into tales from the crypt history were treated to some punishment from our old pal the crypt keeper, who is dressed up as santa claus, complete with a doll mask that makes him more disturbinglooking than usual, for the sake of the episode and the season. Tales from the crypt 11 killer santa on the loose 1972 hd. Tales from the crypt, sometimes titled hbos tales from the crypt, is an american horror anthology television series that ran from june 10, 1989 to july 19, 1996 on the premium cable channel hbo for seven seasons with a total of 93 episodes. Tales from the crypt 1972 joan collins, peter cushing. Right off the bat we get the crypt keeper dressed as santa claus. Tales from the crypt christmas 1989 christmas tv history. A twisted screwed up tale with a murdering santa is nothing new when this episode came out in 1989, as we had silent.
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