Is Tales from the Crypt scary?

MyCinema has not rated Tales from the Crypt for scares yet. TMDB lists it as a horror film. It is rated PG in the United States.

Where can I watch Tales from the Crypt in the US?

Tales from the Crypt streams on fuboTV, Cultpix, and Chilling and is free on Fawesome, The Roku Channel, Plex, and 4 more in the US. Listings come from JustWatch and can change, so check the service before paying.

How long is Tales from the Crypt?

Tales from the Crypt runs 1 hour 33 minutes (93 minutes).

Is Tales from the Crypt suitable for kids?

Tales from the Crypt is rated PG in the United States, which means parental guidance is advised. It may suit older children with an adult, but it is not made for young ones.

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Tales from the Crypt

Name: Tales from the Crypt
Genre: Horror
Released: 1972-03-09
Duration: 93 min

DEATH LIVES in the Vault of Horror!

When a tourist group become lost within ancient catacombs, they meet the sinister Crypt Keeper, who tells them each their fate. The enigmatic figure's macabre stories involve a wife dabbling in murder, a retired sanitation worker targeted by his suspicious neighbors, and an adulterer who may face a fitting demise if the yarns come true.

TMDB audience score

Based on 362 votes

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Availability in the US

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MyCinema quick facts

Tales from the Crypt at a glance

Worked out from the film's TMDB record and its United States provider listings. These are facts about the data, not a review.

Runtime

Standard length · 1h 33m

At 1h 33m it sits between 90 minutes and two hours.

Genres

Horror

TMDB files it under horror.

US availability

3 subscriptions · 7 free

Included with 3 subscription services: fuboTV, Cultpix, and Chilling. Free or ad-supported on Fawesome, The Roku Channel, Plex, and 4 more.

TMDB audience score

6.8 / 10 on TMDB

TMDB users rate it 6.8 out of 10 across 362 votes, a positive audience score. That is a moderate sample of voters.

Why watch Tales from the Crypt tonight

It is a regular evening's length at 1h 33m.
It is included with fuboTV, Cultpix, and Chilling in the US, so there is no rental fee if you already subscribe.
TMDB users rate it 6.8 out of 10 across 362 votes.
There is a trailer on this page if you want a look first.

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Questions about Tales from the Crypt

Is Tales from the Crypt scary?: MyCinema has not rated Tales from the Crypt for scares yet. TMDB lists it as a horror film. It is rated PG in the United States.
Where can I watch Tales from the Crypt in the US?: Tales from the Crypt streams on fuboTV, Cultpix, and Chilling and is free on Fawesome, The Roku Channel, Plex, and 4 more in the US. Listings come from JustWatch and can change, so check the service before paying.
How long is Tales from the Crypt?: Tales from the Crypt runs 1 hour 33 minutes (93 minutes).
Is Tales from the Crypt suitable for kids?: Tales from the Crypt is rated PG in the United States, which means parental guidance is advised. It may suit older children with an adult, but it is not made for young ones.

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