Tales from the Crypt (1972) - film review

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Tales from the Crypt is a British-American horror film first released in 1972, directed by Freddie Francis. The film stars Joan Collins, Peter Cushing, Roy Dotrice, Richard Greene and Ian Hendry. Our overall rating for this film is: good.

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Credits

Director: Freddie Francis
Script: Johnny Craig, Al Feldstein, William M. Gaines, Milton Subotsky
Photo: Norman Warwick
Music: Douglas Gamley
Cast: Joan Collins (Joanne Clayton (segment "All Through The House")), Peter Cushing (Arthur Edward Grimsdyke (segment "Poetic Justice")), Roy Dotrice (Charles Gregory (segment "Wish You Were Here")), Richard Greene (Ralph Jason (segment "Wish You Were Here")), Ian Hendry (Carl Maitland (segment "Reflection of Death")), Patrick Magee (George Carter (segment "Blind Alleys")), Barbara Murray (Enid Jason (segment "Wish You Where Here")), Nigel Patrick (Maj. William Rogers (segment "Blind Alleys")), Robin Phillips (James Elliott (segment "Poetic Justice")), Ralph Richardson (The Crypt Keeper), Geoffrey Bayldon (Guide), David Markham (Father (segment ’Poetic Justice’)), Robert Hutton (Neighbour (segment ’Poetic Justice’)), Angela Grant (Susan Blake (segment "Reflection of Death")), Susan Denny (Mrs. Maitland (segment "Reflection of Death")), Manning Wilson (Vicar (segment "Poetic Justice")), Chloe Franks (Carol Clayton (segment "All Through The House")), Kay Adrian (Mrs. Davies (segment "Poetic Justice")), Carlos Baker (Mrs. Davies’s Son (segment "Poetic Justice")), Martin Boddey (Richard Clayton (segment "All Through The House")), Dan Caulfield (Postman (segment "Poetic Justice")), Melinda Clancy (Mrs. Carter (segment "Poetic Justice")), Paul Clere (Maitland’s Son (segment "Reflection of Death")), Sharon Clere (Maitland’s Daughter (segment "Reflection of Death")), Clifford Earl (Police Sergeant (segment "Poetic Justice")), Edward Evans (Councillor Ramsey (segment "Poetic Justice")), Frank Forsyth (Tramp (segment "Reflection of Death")), Peter Frazer, Irene Gawre (Mrs. Phelps (segment "Poetic Justice")), George Herbert (Dad Greenwood (segment "Blind Alleys")), Harry Locke (Cook (segment "Blind Alleys")), Oliver MacGreevy (Maniac in Santa Suit (segment "All Through The House")), Stafford Medhurst (Mrs. Phelps’ Son (segment "Poetic Justice")), Jayne Sofiano, Peter Thomas (First Mortician (segment "Wish You Were Here")), Tony Wall (Male Attendant (segment "Blind Alleys")), Hedger Wallace (Police Inspector (segment "Wish You Were Here")), Robert Rietty (Radio Newcaster), Chris Gannon (Blind Man), Ernest C. Jennings (Blind Man), Louis Mansi (2nd Blind Man (segment "Blind Alleys")), Bartlett Mullins (First Blind Man (segment "Blind Alleys"))
Country: UK / USA
Language: English
Runtime: 92 min

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