Tales from the Crypt (1989)

Tales from the Crypt parents guide

Real scares and several jump scares, about what a TV-MA should carry.

Scare

Properly scary

Frightening, not just tense.

Jump scares

Several

More than a couple of sudden jolts.

Gore

Light gore

Some blood or injury, briefly.

Violence

Some violence

Some fighting or peril.

Sex and nudity

Moderate

Moderate means a sex scene or nudity on screen, even brief, or sexual violence that is described or implied but never shown.

Language

Moderate

Some strong profanity, a few f-words.

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Three questions

Is Tales from the Crypt scary?

Yes, properly. Tales from the Crypt is the real thing without being an endurance test.

How gory is Tales from the Crypt?

Light gore and some violence.

What is Tales from the Crypt rated, and is it OK for kids?

No. It is rated TV-MA, with real scares, several jump scares, and moderate sex and nudity.

What is Tales from the Crypt about?

Cadaverous scream legend the Crypt Keeper is your macabre host for these forays of fright and fun based on the classic E.C. Comics tales from back in the day. So shamble up to the bar and pick your poison. Will it be an insane Santa on a personal slay ride? Honeymooners out to fulfill the "til death do we part" vow ASAP?

Cast and crew

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Tales from the Crypt is on our Scary, not gory; Anthology series; 1980s; Comedy on Prime Video; and Sci-fi on Prime Video lists.

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