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Tales from the Cryptkeeper

Tales from the Cryptkeeper
★ 7.8/10•1993•22m•TV-Y7•Animation•Comedy•Kids
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Tales from the Cryptkeeper is an animated series aimed at children made by Nelvana Limited, PeaceArch Entertainment, kaBOOM! Entertainment and Warner Bros. Television Animation. It was shown on TVO and ABC, and is still shown near Halloween on Teletoon. It was based on the live-action television show, Tales from the Crypt, which aired concurrently on HBO. Being directed at children, Tales From the Cryptkeeper was significantly milder than the live-action HBO version.

StatusEnded
Runtime22m
LanguageEN
First Air DateSep 18, 1993

Episodes

Episode 1 - While the Cat's AwayE122m

While the Cat's Away

Two brothers, Dwight and Stan, have their hopes set on getting new state-of-the-art dirtbikes, but they have no cash. So the duo devise a plan to rob the mansion of a vacationing person... unaware that the vacationing resident is the Cryptkeeper - and his mansion is filled with all sorts of nasty monsters.

Sep 18, 1993

Episode 2 - NatureE222m

Nature

When brothers Rick and Teddy attend a family picnic, they start tormenting ants in an antpile. That is, until, a anti-magnifying ray shrinks them the size of an ant. The brothers and the ants quickly find themselves befriending one another to deal with obstacles -- but the largest obstacle is Rick and Teddy's baby sister, who now appears to be a giant.

Sep 25, 1993

Episode 3 - Pleasant ScreamsE322m

Pleasant Screams

Courageous teen Jenny and cowardly Mr. Purdy find themselves trapped in an ever-changing nightmare in which they're stalked by a myriad of monsters and a man with no face.

Oct 2, 1993

Episode 4 - Gone Fishin'/A Little Body of WorkE422m

Gone Fishin'/A Little Body of Work

In "Gone Fishin'," Randy seems to find his uncle's fishing hobby distasteful, but Uncle Ned claims that "if you take the bait, you pay the price" -- a lesson that Ned's soon to learn from the fish. In "A Little Body of Work," Eddie and Herman challenge Kevin to a race in the Mustang he's rebuilding. The hoodlums go to great lengths to win the race, only to have their devious plan revealed by Kevin's Mustang.

Oct 9, 1993

Episode 5 - The Works, in WaxE522m

The Works, in Wax

Craig discovers, in the visit of the wax figures cabinet, the horror in the fright chamber becomes true, if one goes into the pictures. So not only it is in danger, but rather also the monsters. As Mr. deceitful, Boswick the museum buy and dismantle he wants, and help Craig and the monsters. They banish the businessman as a wax figure into the fright chamber.

Oct 16, 1993

Episode 6 - The Sleeping BeautyE622m

The Sleeping Beauty

A prince and his geeky friend attempt to awaken Sleeping Beauty, but the prince's kiss becomes a curse when she springs to life and attempts to kill them.

Oct 23, 1993

Episode 7 - Cave ManE722m

Cave Man

Peter's father, a scientist, forgets his son's birthday while working hard to discover the secrets of a frozen caveman. When the caveman thaws and returns to life, Peter befriends the beast and they set out for the amusement park -- but the caveman has problems adapting to modern technology.

Oct 30, 1993

Episode 8 - Hyde and Go ShriekE822m

Hyde and Go Shriek

Wendell the nerd never wanted any trouble. In fact, he did everything he could to fit in and earn the respect of tough jock Rex Reavis and his friends, including dismissing all their cruel practical jokes with a shrug and a laugh.

Nov 6, 1993

Episode 9 - Fare TonightE922m

Fare Tonight

Best friends Mildred and Camille are obsessed with vampires -- so much so that they create a homemade vampire detector. Going on the hunt for vampires isn't quite as difficult as one would think... since there's a bloodsucker hiding right under their noses.

Nov 13, 1993

Episode 10 - Gorilla's PawE1022m

Gorilla's Paw

Unpopular Walter would do anything just to be a member of Kingpin's secret club, assuming that it would make him popular. To gain membership, Walter steals a gorilla's paw that grants wishes, though he's unaware that the wishes come with terrifying consequences.

Nov 20, 1993

Episode 11 - This Wraps It UpE1122m

This Wraps It Up

On a field trip to the pyramids, Naomi, a young girl, becomes the ""object"" of her classmates' neverendless ridiculing because she is the only girl. When a mummy unleashes a curse from its time on thier lives, Naomi is the only one who can defeat the mummy and his curse and save their lives.

Dec 4, 1993

Episode 12 - Grounds for HorrorE1222m

Grounds for Horror

A disagreeable camp counselor is menaced by Hoser, an invisible boogeyman who lives in the forest.

Dec 11, 1993

Episode 13 - Ghost ShipE1322m

Ghost Ship

Ben and its friend plan an excursion with the brand-new white yacht of Bens father. Did the boys with the crazy ship ram into somthing? Does the expensive boat go under? The shipwrecked are very glad when an old boat discovers it.

Dec 18, 1993

Actors

John Kassir

John Kassir

Cryptkeeper (voice)

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