Hello, all. I've decided to change things up a little around here, and in doing so, I figured I'd add a new feature to the blog: TV reviews. (Real original, I know...)
Now, if I'm going to review a series, it has to be something that fits along the lines of this blog- Something, gruesome, something terrifying, something horrific...
... Oh. Yeah, that should do it.
To begin with, I should probably give a little background to those unfamiliar with the show. TALES FROM THE CRYPT is an anthology series which ran from 1989 to 1995 for 93 episodes. Each episode was adapted from a story published in the comics published in the early 1950's by E.C., such as TALES FROM THE CRYPT (obviously), THE VAULT OF HORROR, THE HAUNT OF FEAR, CRIME SUPSPENSTORIES, and SHOCK SUSPENSTORIES.
These stories were frequently morality tales, with a nasty protagonist being dealt some type of supernatural comeuppance for their misdeeds.
The series was hosted by The Crypt Keeper, a demonic, cackling corpse who would chime in on the episode, making jokes and puns.
The Crypt Keeper was voiced by the very talented John Kassir, who really brings personality to this creature. Sometimes, he's the best thing about the episode.
Anyway, given the show's anthology format, I don't think a single overview of it would do it justice. So, I'm going to go episode by episode. I'll still do the other reviews, but every now and then, I'll pop in with a TALES FROM THE CRYPT episode.
The first one should be along soon. Stay tuned.
Now, if I'm going to review a series, it has to be something that fits along the lines of this blog- Something, gruesome, something terrifying, something horrific...
... Oh. Yeah, that should do it.
To begin with, I should probably give a little background to those unfamiliar with the show. TALES FROM THE CRYPT is an anthology series which ran from 1989 to 1995 for 93 episodes. Each episode was adapted from a story published in the comics published in the early 1950's by E.C., such as TALES FROM THE CRYPT (obviously), THE VAULT OF HORROR, THE HAUNT OF FEAR, CRIME SUPSPENSTORIES, and SHOCK SUSPENSTORIES.
These stories were frequently morality tales, with a nasty protagonist being dealt some type of supernatural comeuppance for their misdeeds.
The series was hosted by The Crypt Keeper, a demonic, cackling corpse who would chime in on the episode, making jokes and puns.
The Crypt Keeper was voiced by the very talented John Kassir, who really brings personality to this creature. Sometimes, he's the best thing about the episode.
Anyway, given the show's anthology format, I don't think a single overview of it would do it justice. So, I'm going to go episode by episode. I'll still do the other reviews, but every now and then, I'll pop in with a TALES FROM THE CRYPT episode.
The first one should be along soon. Stay tuned.
