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Tales from the Crypt: From Comic Books to Television (2004): Cast

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Tales from the Crypt: From Comic Books to Television is a 2004 documentary directed by Chip Selby, starring John Carpenter and George A. Romero. It runs 50 minutes.

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Tales from the Crypt: From Comic Books to Television (2004) movie poster
Runtime
50 min
Director
Chip Selby
Genre
Documentary
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Tales from the Crypt: From Comic Books to Television About?

The premise of Tales from the Crypt: From Comic Books to Television without spoilers.

The documentary chronicles the rise of EC’s notorious horror comic series, examining why the books were both celebrated and censored. Filmmakers and writers such as John Carpenter, George A. Romero, Joel Silver and R.L. Stine appear to explain how the graphic storytelling of EC inspired their movies, television shows and later adaptations.

Tales from the Crypt: From Comic Books to Television Themes & Keywords

· 38 tags
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  • usa male horror host
  • male horror host
  • skeleton horror host
  • comics
  • ec comics
  • horror comic
  • reading a comic book
  • comics page
  • censor
  • comic book history
  • comic book character
+26 more
  • comic book hero
  • social issue
  • anti semitism
  • racism
  • superhero spoof
  • spoof
  • satire
  • juvenile delinquency
  • psychiatrist
  • book burning
  • censorship
  • horror host
  • horror icon
  • voice over narration
  • 1950s
  • comic book art
  • magazine publisher
  • publisher
  • magazine
  • dysfunctional family
  • family business
  • father son relationship
  • comic book artist
  • comic book
  • artist
  • art
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Cast & crew

Tales from the Crypt: From Comic Books to Television Cast

John Carpenter leads the cast, with George A. Romero. Directed by Chip Selby.

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Tales from the Crypt: From Comic Books to Television FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Tales from the Crypt: From Comic Books to Television, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Tales from the Crypt: From Comic Books to Television?

Tales from the Crypt: From Comic Books to Television runs 50 minutes.

Who directed Tales from the Crypt: From Comic Books to Television?

Tales from the Crypt: From Comic Books to Television was directed by Chip Selby.

Who is in the cast of Tales from the Crypt: From Comic Books to Television?

Tales from the Crypt: From Comic Books to Television stars John Carpenter and George A. Romero.

Does Tales from the Crypt: From Comic Books to Television have a post-credit scene?

No. Tales from the Crypt: From Comic Books to Television has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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