Format:Widescreen, Color, Dolby, Subtitled Languages:Portuguese (Original Language), English (Subtitled), Spanish (Subtitled), French (Subtitled) Number Of Items:2 Running Time:168 Aspect Ratio:1.33:1 Shipping Weight (lbs):1 Dimensions (in):7.5 x 5.5 x 0.5
Theatrical Release Date:June 10, 1989 Release Date:July 12, 2005 Availability:Usually ships in 1-2 business days Condition:Expedited shipping is not available for this item.
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Product Description Studio: Warner Home Video Release Date: 07/12/2005 Run time: 168 minutes Rating: Nr
Amazon.com Here's some grisly good news for fear fans: the first season of HBO's long-running TV horror anthology Tales from the Crypt, based on the notorious '50s-era E.C. comic books, emerges on DVD in a two-disc set that's sure to have 'em shrieking (with joy, of course). Shepherded by a host of top Hollywood producers and directors (including Joel Silver, Richard Donner, Robert Zemeckis, and Walter Hill), the Tales from the Crypt series brought together major talent both in front of and behind the camera to give life to E.C.'s over-the-top stories of gruesome revenge and ghastly terror. Season 1 offers six star-studded spooktaculars, including Donner's "Dig That Cat… He's Real Gone," with The Sopranos' Joe Pantoliano as a carnival performer with a knack for surviving horrible endings; Zemeckis's "And All Through the House," with Larry Drake as a homicidal Santa Claus terrorizing a woman who has just killed her husband (this story was also adapted in the 1972 theatrical version of Crypt); and Hill's "The Man Who Was Death," featuring a topnotch performance by William Sadler as a jailhouse executioner who takes the law into his own hands. Comic purists may decry liberties taken by updating the original stories (and current audiences may find elements in some episodes out of date, most notably Mary Lambert's "Only Sin Deep"), but the blend of gore and black humor should keep most horror heads happy, as should the chattering presence of the animatronic Crypt Keeper (well-voiced by John Kassir), who serves as the show's ghost host.
The two-disc set's chief extra is an interesting documentary about the original comics, featuring interviews with co-editor Al Feldstein and legendary artist Jack Davis, as well as directors and authors inspired by the comics like George Romero, John Carpenter, and R.L. Stine. The Crypt Keeper also weighs in with a new intro for the DVD, as well as his reminiscences of the first-season episodes, complete with plenty of behind-the-scenes production photos. In short, pleasant screams are ensured for all. --Paul Gaita
Worth buying for the E.C. history lesson.November 24, 2008 The second disc of season one has a very well done piece on the historTales from the Crypt - The Complete First Seasony of E.C. If I taught high school or college history this is something I would show the class. Very educational and entertaining.
It's hard to believe that in today's anything goes world of entertainment that the U.S. government went after and destroyed certain comic book titles in the early 50s. This changed the course of comic book history and led to decades of some really silly comic book covers, characters and stories.
Worth the purchase!July 18, 2008 Tales from the Crypt is the ultimate guilty pleasure! The acting and plots are very entertaining...as well as the effects!
The First of ManyJune 15, 2008 At first I was a bit hesitant to buy this season first just because there are only 6 episodes in this set. I wanted a set with a whole bunch of episodes to re-introduce myself to Tales, but I bought the first season first anyway, I figured I'd start from the beginning.
Season One offers some really cool "short films" from some of Hollywood's biggest producers (Zemeckis, Hill, and Donner), and their style is felt throughout each episode. My personal favorite in this set is "The Man Who Was Death" which features William Sadler (of Demon Knight). Other highlights include: "And All Through the House," and "Dig That Cat...He's Real Gone."
Not only are most of the episodes really cool, but the packaging is really rad too. My only complaint here is that the Crypt Keeper hadn't found his trademark voice yet...but oh well, there are still some fun episodes in this set.
great!!!!!!!June 8, 2008 I grew up watching this show, and i have all 7 seasons plus the double feature anyone who is a horror buff like me should start buying these seasons they are just as funny and scary as i remembered them.
Entertaining First Season From A Great Show!April 21, 2008 I enjoyed this set very much, the sound and picture is outstanding. And all six stories are very interesting. My favorite is "And All Though The House" it scared my seat off! and I also enjoyed "Collection Completed," "Only Sin Deep," and "Dig That Cat... He's Real Gone." Trust me, if you like this show, you'll love this set!
