Ep909: Beyond Hammerland: TALES FROM THE CRYPT (1972)
To pass the time on their bizarre journey Beyond Hammerland, Ian and AC enjoy some Tales from the Crypt!
Freddie Francis' 1972 horror anthology may be from Amicus Pictures, but it features a who's who of Hammer talent in front of (and behind) the camera. This breezy (and often chilling) British adaptation of the 1950's EC Horror Comics finds a group of strangers touring an ancient graveyard. When they're confronted by a mysterious robed figure in the catacombs beneath, they are treated to visions of treachery, torture, and terror that may just be windows into their own demises!
In this spoilerific celebration, Ian explains why he'd avoided this film for more than three decades; AC talks about the history of horror anthologies; and the guys debate the effectiveness of the "Crypt Keeper" wrap-around!
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Watch the Tales from the Crypt (1972) trailer.
Chicagoans! Join AC for a special anniversary screening of The Haunting at the Sulzer Regional Public Library on Tuesday, August 22! He'll introduce the film and conduct a Q&A afterward!
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It’s not too late to catch up with our 2023 trip “Beyond Hammerland”!
Check out 2022's year-long journey, "Son of Hammerland"!
And watch the series that started it all: "Hammerland"!
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