Tales from the Crypt Season 1 DVD

[madam melva]

When in the world is HBO going to put the "Tales from the Crypt"
series on DVD? I mean, the show went on for 7 seasons and was
produced and directed by Hollywood's biggest stars.

Will somebody convince HBO to make some box sets loaded with
extras?

[brainbug]

If you have a region free player, check out the "Masters of Horror" DVD series from Germany which collects 32 episodes of the show on eight DVDs. There's also a French DVD with a few episodes, I believe.

But if you only have a R1 player, there's always the "Tales from the Crypt - The Robert Zemeckis Collection" DVD that has three episodes ("And All Through the House", "Yellow" and "You, Murderer").

Sure, it isn't the entire series, but it's a start.

[Ghoulish Gary Pullin]

There's also the book, Tales from the Crypt: Comics and the Hit Television Series. It's a giant coffee table book and it's awsome.
more info:
http://www.amazon.ca/exec/obidos/ASIN/0312170408/702-5454068-4176857

[Ghoulish Gary Pullin]

ok...i'm a little slow right now...I just noticed that's the crypt keeper as Forrest Gump.

th-at's prett-ie scar-iey Lt.Dan!

[VonBlood]

that coffee table book is great, and there is another softcover one just about the comics thats good too.
I'd love to get that crypt episode with Morton Downey Jr in the haunted house on disc.

[madam melva]

Originally posted by Gary Pullin
There's also the book, Tales from the Crypt: Comics and the Hit Television Series. It's a giant coffee table book and it's awsome.
more info:
http://www.amazon.ca/exec/obidos/ASIN/0312170408/702-5454068-4176857

Yeah, I know. I already have the book you talked about. In fact, I got it for Christmas a few years ago. I also possess the Official Tales soundtrack and the Crypt Keeper Xmas album (which I still listen to every holiday season.) Thanks anyway.

It just upsets me that here in the U.S., every freakin' series (from Buffy to The Sheild) is released in DVD box sets except Tales! Somebody should petition HBO to do it!

[Ghoulish Gary Pullin]

Originally posted by madam melva
It just upsets me that here in the U.S., every freakin' series (from Buffy to The Sheild) is released in DVD box sets except Tales! Somebody should petition HBO to do it! [/B]

I know what you mean sista! Tales was a great series. Hopefully they'll realize they're sitting on a sure thing and release it!

[madam melva]

I'm new at this message board thing, so bear with me.

This message is for brainbug:

Thanks for the info. I appreciate how you also like the idea of having Tales on DVD. I already know that 3 of the Robert Zemekis episodes are on one DVD format. Sorry if I sound picky, but there are over 90 episodes altogether in 7 seasons, and not even half of them are even on the VHS tapes. Even worse, the ones on the tapes are NOT in chronological order!
Don't get me wrong, I know Tales was an anthology series. But even each season showed a growth in budget, in direction, and even in the Keeper's wardrobe! If the episodes are put into a hat and shaken in random order, that's cheap to me.

Anyway, hope I'm not rambling on, but somebody should petition HBO or something. That would be awesome!

[BleedingSky]

There was an online petition going around for a few years, and even after all time, I think there were only something like 351 signatures. If an online petition can only gather that many, I don't hold much hope for an actual one. Too bad really because I loved that show. I used to have every episode on tape. Oh well, I guess that's what the internet is for! :)

[madam melva]

If HBO was going to put "Tales" onto a few box sets, there must be a slew of extras:

Some director's commentary
A behind-the-scenes special
T.V. advertisements announcing upcoming episodes
A make-up photo gallery
Interview with John Kassir (voice of the Crypt Keeper)
Bloopers and outtakes
"The Crypt Jam" music video

WE MUST NOT LET TALES ROT AWAY ON VIDEO SHELVES, KIDDIES! IT'S TIME TO MAKE HBO TAKE THEIR HEADS OUT OF THE SAND AND SEE THAT THIS SHOW DOESN'T GO TO WASTE!!

general@hbo.com

[Zombie Jesus]

I've heard a rumor floating around that in early 2005 the HBO Tales from the Crypt tv show is going to show up on DVD.

However I'm at a loss to find any reliable info on the web.
This is one series I would not have a problem emptying my wallet for.
I'm just too tired nowadays to stay up till 3 am and tape them off the tv.

[Nallix]

Welcome to boards, I see you're new here. Hope you enjoy your stay, be sure to stop by The Bin and check out the December Introductions thread, it's a good way to learn about board members. Also, you can find a bunch of posts about Tales from the Crypt in the Grue Tube section, as well as from your friendly Search button.

[Zombie Jesus]

Thanks for the warm welcome.

Long time reader, first time poster blah blah.
Thanks for the tip regarding search and tv.

[Zombie Jesus]

I recently made the mistake of posting a crypt question in DVD.

Kindly consider this a bump to this thread and post any newly aquired knowledge regarding this precious box set.

Somethings I want......this is something I NEED! :tongue:

[GORE]

Great to see some more Crypt fans in here...be sure to vote for your Favourite Tales from the Crypt Episode HERE... (http://www.rue-morgue.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=4463&highlight=John+Kassir)

And although I posted this in that thread, since this one is specifically on the hopeful DVD release here's a bit of info I found out...

Hey Everyone,
I have some GREAT news for those of you wanting Tales from the Crypt on DVD.
At the Festival of Fear I asked John Kassir (The Crypt Keeper himself!) about a DVD release. He said HBO recently sold the rights to Warner, and they had contacted him to do commentary or intros I guess. I'm not sure if he's done them yet, or still has to do them. But this means there IS a planned DVD release!!!
He wasn't sure if it would be one big box set, or maybe each season...either way I can't wait!!!

Of course I have not seen any OFFICIAL Word...but that means there's hope.....

Oh and be sure to check out this wicked cool Tales from the Crypt site which has a complete listing of Every episode (Thanks to Madam Melva for the link :D )

Tales from the Crypt Fan Site (http://www.geocities.com/imb210/)

Oh and Welcome to the Board Zombie Jesus!
:saw:

[Zombie Jesus]

Thanks GORE,

That is some spectacular news!

Your a genius for asking the crypt keeper himself.
Something i never would have thought to do.

[Uberdemon]

I used to have the talking Crypt Keeper doll in the tux. He's probably lying around somewhere. I used to watch it all the time when I was little. I love the movies and whenever I was up early on the weekends I'd try to watch the cartoon on TV. My dad used to read the comic when he was younger. It's too bad he didn't hold on to them.

[madam melva]

Originally posted by Zombie Jesus
I've heard a rumor floating around that in early 2005 the HBO Tales from the Crypt tv show is going to show up on DVD.

However I'm at a loss to find any reliable info on the web.
This is one series I would not have a problem emptying my wallet for.
I'm just too tired nowadays to stay up till 3 am and tape them off the tv.

John Kassir himself confirmed that Warner Brothers will have season 1 preserved forever on a DVD box set in 2005. Hopefully, more information will follow.

[Ravenheart]

I guess I have another TV series to start collecting on DVD next year :D

[Clayton_George]

...looks like I picked the wrong time to have my DVD player's brain burn out on me...fucking Koss players, man, stay away from them. I'm going for an affordable Panasonic early next year, and hey-hey, the Crypt Keeper is going to waltz onto my shelf to give that playah a work out. Here's hoping that it isn't akin to the Night Gallery box set, with nothing extras-wise but a cute foto of Mr. Serling on the cover...What do you all think that the extras SHOULD be? I'd go for getting the original writers and artists on the comic stories to do commentary? Is Graham Ingels still alive...or at least, available??

[Capt Rhodes]

For those of you who cannot wait, and own a reg-free player check out THIS! (http://www.xploitedcinema.com/dvds/dvds.asp?title=3569)

[Hero Killer Id]

i would like to see them in 2 boxes. Like Seasons 1-3 in box 1 and then seasons 4-7 in box 2 that would be awesome. but im willing to get them all seperatly too i just want to have them.

[madam melva]

I'm hoping that among the extras, there's footage of John Kassir improvising a Crypt Keeper skit; just him and a microphone.

[Zombie Jesus]

Originally posted by Capt Rhodes
For those of you who cannot wait, and own a reg-free player check out THIS! (http://www.xploitedcinema.com/dvds/dvds.asp?title=3569)

I have never wanted a region free dvd player so badly before in my life.

Well because of this.....and the hellraiser box that looks like the puzzle box, and the Evil Dead/2/Army box, and just about everything else those bastards get.

And by "bastards" I mean everyone else who isnt in my region.:tongue:

[madam melva]

Originally posted by Uberdemon
I used to have the talking Crypt Keeper doll in the tux.

Me too!!

I used to watch it all the time when I was little. I love the movies and whenever I was up early on the weekends I'd try to watch the cartoon on TV.

Don't forget the kid's game show!

My dad used to read the comic when he was younger. It's too bad he didn't hold on to them.

You can order reprints or the entire comic series off Amazon.com.

[madam melva]

Originally posted by Zombie Jesus
I have never wanted a region free dvd player so badly before in my life.

Well because of this.....and the hellraiser box that looks like the puzzle box, and the Evil Dead/2/Army box, and just about everything else those bastards get.

And by "bastards" I mean everyone else who isnt in my region.:tongue:

I'll wait till next year. I get intimidated by those Region free player things.

[kfelon]

The Hellraiser lament config box set is extremely badass & was worth the $35 it cost from amazon.uk

I bought a bootleg set of every TFTC episode on ebay a year ago for $150, I've seen them go for $70 now... great set to tye me over until the real sets start rolling out, which I will then gladly go broke for.

[madam melva]

Originally posted by kfelon
The Hellraiser lament config box set is extremely badass & was worth the $35 it cost from amazon.uk

I bought a bootleg set of every TFTC episode on ebay a year ago for $150, I've seen them go for $70 now... great set to tye me over until the real sets start rolling out, which I will then gladly go broke for.

I wouldn't be surprised if the season sets are much cheaper in the Best Buy stores.

[Andromeda]

I want Tales on DVD soooo bad. I'm getting tired of the Robert Zemekis disc I found a few years ago - but the christmas episode is still one of my favorites.

[Rovin]

The ones that always seems to come back to me - besides the first three, of course - are the one with Beau Bridges where he pretended to kill his brother and we follow the "corpse" around on a first-person perspective journey, and the one with Roger Daltrey and Steve Buscemi with the fast-acting leperous/liquification virus.

[kfelon]

Originally posted by Rovin
The ones that always seems to come back to me - besides the first three, of course - are the one with Beau Bridges where he pretended to kill his brother and we follow the "corpse" around on a first-person perspective journey, and the one with Roger Daltrey and Steve Buscemi with the fast-acting leperous/liquification virus.
Both of those are definate favorites of mine. Also I love the one about the ventriloquist whos hand is his twin. And the kid who is abused by his uncle who sells coffins & get his feet chopped off so he'll fit in a coffin.

[Zombish]

Oh I would love this so fucking much, one of my fav things ever,

[madam melva]

Originally posted by Rovin
The ones that always seems to come back to me - besides the first three, of course - are the one with Beau Bridges where he pretended to kill his brother and we follow the "corpse" around on a first-person perspective journey

That would be 1991's "Abra Cadaver."


and the one with Roger Daltrey and Steve Buscemi with the fast-acting leperous/liquification virus.

1993's "Forever Ambergris," which was considered by far the goriest episode.

[madam melva]

Originally posted by kfelon
Both of those are definate favorites of mine. Also I love the one about the ventriloquist whos hand is his twin.

1990's "The Ventriloquist's Dummy."

And the kid who is abused by his uncle who sells coffins & get his feet chopped off so he'll fit in a coffin.

1990's "Fitting Punishment." :D

[madam melva]

Originally posted by Andromeda
I want Tales on DVD soooo bad. I'm getting tired of the Robert Zemekis disc I found a few years ago - but the christmas episode is still one of my favorites.

Yeah, "And All Through the House" is one of my favorites too, although I think the show reached its highest level from the 1991 season to 1993.

[thetallman]

there's now a german dvd set available on Diabolik for $37 US.
....

http://cweb2.millenianet.com/cgi-bin/ccdbdis.pl?merchant=diabolik01&action=item&ItemID=talesfromthecryptboxde&inum=17&term=tales

[madam melva]

Originally posted by thetallman
there's now a german dvd set available on Diabolik for $37 US.
....

http://cweb2.millenianet.com/cgi-bin/ccdbdis.pl?merchant=diabolik01&action=item&ItemID=talesfromthecryptboxde&inum=17&term=tales

Hmmm, I wonder how the Crypt Keeper's putrid puns sound in German???

[kfelon]

Originally posted by madam melva
Hmmm, I wonder how the Crypt Keeper's putrid puns sound in German???
Geschichten von der Krypta hehehehe

[madam melva]

Originally posted by kfelon
Geschichten von der Krypta hehehehe

That's funny. Though I'd be more interested in hearing them done in Spanish.

[Damed]

http://dvdanswers.com/index.php?r=0&s=1&c=6365&n=1&burl=


Warner has announced the complete first season of Tales from the Crypt which will be arriving in shops from the 12th July this year. Based on the legendary and gruesome EC Comics from publisher William Gaines, this horror anthology featured stories of murder, the super natural, gore and humor and always had a twist ending of sorts. Some of Hollywood's biggest names took part, either working in front or behind the camera. Each of the episodes will be presented in 1.33:1 full frame along with English 2.0 Stereo Surround tracks. Extras will be included on this one, but Warner has yet to reveal what they will be.


It's about time! Hopefully it'll be the uncut HBO episodes, not the cut down ones.

[Count Whackula]

Sound's good lets hope for HBO's original's.

[GORE]

FANTASTIC NEWS!!! WE FINALLY HAVE A DATE SET FOR THIS SERIES (And yes I am shouting!:D )

Thanks for the Update Damed, and by the way, Welcome to the Mortuary. :saw:

[Rovin]

What season had the one with Roger Daltrey and Steve Buscemi with the flesh eating disease? I remember THAT one being REALLY disturbing.

[madam melva]

http://www.tvshowsondvd.com/newsitem.cfm?NewsID=3230

At last, at last!! It's finally been announced that the first season of HBO's "Tales from the Crypt" is scheduled for a DVD release date on July 12th!! Hooray!! :D

[Nallix]

Someone beat you to it here (http://www.rue-morgue.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=8579)

[madam melva]

Originally posted by Rovin
What season had the one with Roger Daltrey and Steve Buscemi with the flesh eating disease? I remember THAT one being REALLY disturbing.

That episode, titled "Forever Ambergris," didn't air until 1993 during its 5th season.

[zombiefreak]

this is good news indeed. since warner is releasing this, hopefully it won't have those high HBO series set prices.

[Rovin]

Originally posted by madam melva
That episode, titled "Forever Ambergris," didn't air until 1993 during its 5th season.

Aw shiiiiiiit.

Ah well, good stuff coming anyway. :D

[GORE]

I have been dying to get my hands on this box set. I talked to John Kassir at the Festival of Fear last year and he said they had asked him to do some voice work for it, maybe for the dvd menu or something. It's great news that this set is finally seeing the light of day though...I can't wait!!!

[screwnut75]

Originally posted by GORE
I have been dying to get my hands on this box set. I talked to John Kassir at the Festival of Fear last year and he said they had asked him to do some voice work for it, maybe for the dvd menu or something. It's great news that this set is finally seeing the light of day though...I can't wait!!!

SAME HERE!!!!

[Baphomet]

Finally!!!! I know what I'll be getting for my birthday...

Well, that's one series down for me, several more to go (Kolchak and The Tick off the top of my head)...

[dietpills138]

any one have an episode or spec list?

[sbutv]

This is GREAT NEWS!!!!!!!!! I can't wait to get my hands on all the gruesome fun.

[GORE]

Originally posted by dietpills138
any one have an episode or spec list?

I'm not sure about any specs for the actual DVD.
But I'm guessing it would be all of season one, I'm not sure about any extras though.

For a great Tales from the Crypt website, including a full episode list check out http://www.geocities.com/imb210/
(Thanks to madam melva for the link in an earlier "Crypt" post :)

[Zombie Jesus]

There really isnt much to say except


FINALLY!!!!

[morgue rot]

oh!!! i can't wait for this to come out. i wish they made a giant box set with all the seasons put together and shit-load of extras. i would pay anything for this

[madam melva]

Originally posted by GORE
I'm not sure about any specs for the actual DVD.
But I'm guessing it would be all of season one, I'm not sure about any extras though.

For a great Tales from the Crypt website, including a full episode list check out http://www.geocities.com/imb210/
(Thanks to madam melva for the link in an earlier "Crypt" post :)

Has this magazine reviewed the "Tales" audio dramas yet? The CDs are just as good as the TV show, if not better.

[madam melva]

http://www.tvshowsondvd.com/newsitem.cfm?NewsID=3239

Hey guys! This newest link just came out, telling fans the possible extras that may be included in this set.

[GORE]

Thanks for the update madam melva,
This box set just keeps sounding better and better!

[DaveyDanger]

This is great news! This show fucking terrified me when I was a kid. It'll be nice to revisit those memories, as I haven't seen it in a few years.

[madam melva]

Originally posted by DaveyDanger
This is great news! This show fucking terrified me when I was a kid. It'll be nice to revisit those memories, as I haven't seen it in a few years.

I see what you mean. The first season was eerie enough to set the tone for what was to come on HBO. "And All Through the House" is probably one of the scariest episodes ever made.

[GORE]

Originally posted by madam melva
"And All Through the House" is probably one of the scariest episodes ever made.

I totally agree...it's one of the best in the series!!!
I have only seen that episode once and I had been wishing I had taped it for years...FINALLY I can see it on DVD and show everyone what I was talking about! I am psyched for this release!!!!

[Zombie Jesus]

Man, this DVD set dosent even need extras. I'll settle for a decent transfer.

Although I doubt that since it's so old and its HBO.

Oh shit! if this is released by HBO, then will it carry the 100 buck a pop box set trend HBO does for the sopranoes, 6 feet under and the wire???

[GORE]

I was thinking the same thing Zombie,
Also considering the first season only had 6 episodes it's kind of a rip off. I mean there is only 93 episodes total, why not bundle them together, or at least do 1+2 and 3+4 etc...

The show ran from 89-96....so if HBO is charging around 100 for each set it would really piss me off...could be the most expensive set I would ever buy....lets hope they drop the price a bit, and bundle the later seasons together...I really want this set, I just hope it doesn't get too expensive...

[madam melva]

Originally posted by GORE
I totally agree...it's one of the best in the series!!!
I have only seen that episode once and I had been wishing I had taped it for years...FINALLY I can see it on DVD and show everyone what I was talking about! I am psyched for this release!!!!

Personally, out of all 6 episodes, my favorite is "Dig That Cat He's Real Gone." Hard to believe that Joe Pantoliano started there!

[madam melva]

http://www.tvshowsondvd.com/newsitem.cfm?NewsID=3289

Hi guys, it's me again.
Well, I've finally found out about the official cover art for the "Tales from the Crypt" Season 1 set. Check this out!! :blood:

[Zombie Jesus]

That looks great!
No complains at all, I cant wait till it's in my grubby little hands!

[sbutv]

Box looks good, I can't wait for this one.

[Jo Satana]

still some debate over wether it will be the uncut HBO versions or the syndicated "Fox, etc.." versions since WB owns them now....

[Jo Satana]

p.s. first box set should run around 40$...

[Zombie Jesus]

40$ canadian I hope.
But that I can deal with.

They best be the HBO versions....why wouldnt they be?
Releasing this stuff should be for people who know they want it! Therefore want the product as it was originally intended to be seen!

I have the same problem with people who dont understand why widescreen kicks the ass that it does.

[Jo Satana]

I hear you (btw, the series will be released in fullframe/fullscreen)

[Nallix]

Originally posted by Jo Satana
I hear you (btw, the series will be released in fullframe/fullscreen)

Correct me if I'm wrong, but wouldn't that be OAR?

[Jo Satana]

"Each of the episodes will be presented in 1.33:1 full frame along with English 2.0 Stereo Surround tracks"

taken from www.bloody-disgusting.com

[madam melva]

Yeah, that site has unveiled the official cover art as well. :D

[Zombie Jesus]

Because the show was started in the late 80's and continued until the mid 90's, I think it's fair to say that that is the correct aspect ratio.

Widescreen in television really didnt catch on until, Angel, ER and mabey a few other shows.

Feel free to correct me if i'm wrong.

[madam melva]

Originally posted by Zombie Jesus
Because the show was started in the late 80's and continued until the mid 90's, I think it's fair to say that that is the correct aspect ratio.

Widescreen in television really didnt catch on until, Angel, ER and mabey a few other shows.

Feel free to correct me if i'm wrong.

No, you're right.

[KISS Fan]

The SRP is $26.98 US or around $34 CAN. That is pretty expensive for six episodes. So hopefully the stores will have this cheaper when it comes out.

[Hacked to Pieces]

dont know if you have seen this yet. probably have but i'll post anyway.

from deepdiscountdvd.com-

"TALES FROM THE CRYPT-1ST SEASON


Television viewers got a fright in 1989, when TALES FROM THE CRYPT made the transition from EC comicbook to TV show. Hosted by the Cryptkeeper, each episode of the show offered a new, ghoulish tale for the audience to sink their teeth (or fangs) into. The show originated on HBO, and all six episodes from the first season are included here. It was such a success that myriad CRYPT-inspired spin-off's resulted, including an animated series, several feature films, and seemingly infinitesimal merchandising opportunities. A popular favorite among horror film fans, TALES FROM THE CRYPT also appeals to anyone who loves the visceral thrill of jumping out of their seat as some terrifying scenes unfold in front of them. "

price:$ 19.80(no tax or shipping!)
Release Date: 07/12/05


this is one of my favorite tv shows ever. it came on when i was a young'n' so i only remember a few episodes.

[madam melva]

Originally posted by Hacked to Pieces
dont know if you have seen this yet. probably have but i'll post anyway.

from deepdiscountdvd.com-

"TALES FROM THE CRYPT-1ST SEASON


Television viewers got a fright in 1989, when TALES FROM THE CRYPT made the transition from EC comicbook to TV show. Hosted by the Cryptkeeper, each episode of the show offered a new, ghoulish tale for the audience to sink their teeth (or fangs) into. The show originated on HBO, and all six episodes from the first season are included here. It was such a success that myriad CRYPT-inspired spin-off's resulted, including an animated series, several feature films, and seemingly infinitesimal merchandising opportunities. A popular favorite among horror film fans, TALES FROM THE CRYPT also appeals to anyone who loves the visceral thrill of jumping out of their seat as some terrifying scenes unfold in front of them. "

price:$ 19.80(no tax or shipping!)
Release Date: 07/12/05


this is one of my favorite tv shows ever. it came on when i was a young'n' so i only remember a few episodes.

I think the best seasons were from 1991 to 1993. :blood:

[KISS Fan]

Here are some of the extras that will be on the disc.

• An introduction by the Crypt Keeper
• A photo gallery narrated by the cadaverous host
• The documentary TALES FROM THE CRYPT: FROM COMIC BOOKS TO TELEVISION

[GORE]

Just thought I would add a pic of the cover for the lazy people that can't click links...

The anticipation grows.... WHAAAAAAAA...I can't wait!!!

http://img95.echo.cx/img95/6450/crypt0422057xu.jpg (http://www.imageshack.us)

[madam melva]

Sweet!!! :blood:
Just so you all would know, I recently wrote a 5-star review on Amazon.com.

[Nihilist]

Thanks, I was one of the lazy ones who didn't click.

[madam melva]

Say, I wonder if in a future box set (like for the 1992-93 seasons), "The Crypt Jam" music video is going to be a preserved extra?

[Zombie Jesus]

who knows what they can toss in (or cant, due to lawyers).

How many episodes are in the other seasons? are they longer 12 episode seasons?

[madam melva]

Originally posted by Zombie Jesus
who knows what they can toss in (or cant, due to lawyers).

How many episodes are in the other seasons? are they longer 12 episode seasons?

I know Season 2 had 18 episodes, which made this longer than any of the other seasons that came afterward. Here's the official episode guide:

http://www.geocities.com/imb210/Seasonone.html

[Zombie Jesus]

Ohhhhh, now I'm giddy.

This is my most anticipated DVD release for the next while.

[madam melva]

Originally posted by Zombie Jesus
Ohhhhh, now I'm giddy.

This is my most anticipated DVD release for the next while.

I'm anxious to hear what the Crypt Keeper will say in the DVD's new intro!!

[DannyLugosi]

i'm sooo excited for this. i'll buy it the moment i see it!

[screwnut75]

this puppy is sitting in my Amazon shopping cart as we speak!

Drooling down the days as I wait for the fresh meat!

[madam melva]

Originally posted by DannyLugosi
i'm sooo excited for this. i'll buy it the moment i see it!

This will definitely be a big seller this summer!

[KISS Fan]

Originally posted by madam melva
This will definitely be a big seller this summer!

If it is then expect more seasons to follow. I will be buying it for sure.

[Melo]

I am all over this one. Really looking foward to it.:evil:

[madam melva]

Originally posted by KISS Fan
If it is then expect more seasons to follow. I will be buying it for sure.

I'm excited over what other possible extras will be included. I mean, I'd love to see the TV spots again, along with interviews and "The Crypt Jam!"

[screwnut75]

The Review is up!

Here is certain "parts" cut and pasted from the site www.dvdtalk.com.

For the complete review please visit

http://www.dvdtalk.com/reviews/read.php?ID=16528

The reviewer is Francis Rizzo III

*****

Tales from the Crypt: The complete First Series


In 10 Words or Less
The first six episodes of the classic horror series

THE STORY SO FAR...
Tales from the Crypt was one of the most famous comic books ever, and not just for the high-quality tales of horror and incredibly detailed artwork. The controversy over the effect these stories have on children obscured just what the comic book did, and that's effectively combine horror and comedy, almost single-handedly popularizing the "twist ending." Decades later, a talented group of producers, including Richard Donner, Joel Silver and Robert Zemeckis, took those stories and created one of HBO's milestone series, the 93-episode run of "Tales from the Crypt."

THE DISC:
The first season of "Tales from the Crypt" arrives on a two-disc set, held in a three-panel digipack with an embossed slipcase. The six episodes are on the first DVD, along with a new introduction, while the special features are found on Disc Two.

In an interesting touch, the series' opening titles, complete with the memorable theme music by Danny Elfman, is used as the opening animation of the DVD, which you can skip using an appropriate "Kill Intro" on-screen option. This is the only time on this DVD you'll see the titles, as the episodes dive in without them. Also interesting is the fact that these titles are in anamorphic widescreen. I don't know if they've ever been seen in this aspect ratio before, considering the show certainly aired in 4:3 format in 1989.

THE QUALITY:
Dark cable-TV footage from the late '80s is not likely to look all that great, and this disc's full-frame video is no exception. The audio, presented in Dolby Surround 2.0.

THE BOTTOM LINE:
Starting with fantastic source material like the EC horror comics set this series for greatness, while talent involved help the show fulfill that promise, as seen in this short six-episode season. Just having this series released will satisfy plenty of boys and ghouls out in DVD land, but outside of the episodes, the set is hardly what one would expect for such a beloved series, with just a scant few extras to enjoy. At least the price is right for those who just want to enjoy these episodes.

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As I've stated this is just an abridge version with parts selected by me, that I figured would be of some interest. Please for the complete review visit www.dvdtalk.com as I'm sure the reviewer would appriciated it since he took the time to review the discs!

[madam melva]

Hey, it's just the first season. At least a few extras is better than none, and no doubt there will be alot more with the upcoming seasons. The second one, in fact, had 18 episodes, much more than any other season ever aired on HBO.

[Boudin Noir]

Originally posted by madam melva
. The second one, in fact, had 18 episodes, much more than any other season ever aired on HBO. Which is why I think it would have been cool if they had made the set a four or five disc season 1 & 2 box. Just one disc with six episodes and a second disc with a few extras seems pretty cheap to me,oh well I'll still be buying it...

[madam melva]

Originally posted by H20666
Which is why I think it would have been cool if they had made the set a four or five disc season 1 & 2 box. Just one disc with six episodes and a second disc with a few extras seems pretty cheap to me,oh well I'll still be buying it...

I guess I can't blame you for thinking that. Still, keep in mind that the first 6 episodes were meant to test the waters.

[KISS Fan]

You also have to think that with six episodes that equals 3 hours. Plus you add in the extras. With all of that at under $20 is a good deal.

[Boudin Noir]

Oh I know,the price is right and I'll definately be picking it up I just wish it was a bigger set.

[madam melva]

Originally posted by H20666
Oh I know,the price is right and I'll definately be picking it up I just wish it was a bigger set.

Who cares? To me, having a new introduction by the Crypt Keeper really makes my box set worth getting! I just hope, though, that in the 1992-93 sets, extras include "The Crypt Jam" music video!!

[iuchiban]

Now I just want a "Tales from the Darkside" box set!

[Dave Q]

If you are a fan, then you will shit when you get this little puppy in your hands! I just received my advanced copy yesterday and I've been watching it all night.

[xrascalxkingx]

If this were to sell well, does anyone know what the release schedule would look like for the other seasons?

[brainbug]

Originally posted by xrascalxkingx
If this were to sell well, does anyone know what the release schedule would look like for the other seasons?
Season 2 drops October 25, 2005.

Cover:

[KISS Fan]

Originally posted by brainbug
Season 2 drops October 25, 2005.


"drops?"
You have been watching too much MTV.

$39.98 for Season 2. Season 2 has 18 episodes compaired to Season 1 that had 6 episodes. Good price.

[bschulte]

Here's a link with some more info on season 2:
Season 2 Goodness!! (http://www.tvshowsondvd.com/newsitem.cfm?NewsID=3642)

[brainbug]

Originally posted by KISS Fan
"drops?"
You have been watching too much MTV.

Hey I'm hip, bitch!

[daemon]

6 episodes for $19? I'm buying it.

[triefy]

ooh, and my favorite spookhouse story is in season 2.

Television Terror. Yay!

[Boudin Noir]

Originally posted by brainbug
Hey I'm hip, bitch! Reprazent BB :D

[madam melva]

http://www.warnervideo.com/talesfromthecryptdvd/

There's an official DVD website that's going to grow with the coming of each box set.

[Spookshow]

I can't wait until Tuesday.

[madam melva]

Originally posted by Spookshow
I can't wait until Tuesday.

I actually went to Best Buy yesterday to see if they had the box set early; I have a $10 coupon just waiting to be used! :D

[Zombie Jesus]

heh..When i was waiting for The Dark tower 7 to come out, I must have called like 50 stores in the GTA to see if they had advanced copies. I was out of luck and had to wait for the release date.

Im going to up my cottage on wed, so im picking this up tues and gonna try my hardest not to watch em until wed night.

[bschulte]

I preordered from Deep Discount DVD, and mine came in the mail today!!! Guess what I'll be doing for the rest of the night... :D

[TheCrimsonGhost]

I am getting these, I can't wait.

[triefy]

I was so happy when I was a kid. My letter got published in one of the books. I probably still have it somewhere.

[madam melva]

http://www.warnervideo.com/talesfromthecryptdvd/

Check out the official DVD website! Hope you like it. :D

[zombiefreak]

Originally posted by madam melva
http://www.warnervideo.com/talesfromthecryptdvd/

Check out the official DVD website! Hope you like it. :D

you already posted that like 7 posts up.


i just got back from a local video store and tried to get them to sell me this today, but i was unsuccessful.

[TheCrimsonGhost]

I picked this up for a cool $14 at the BX here on Elmendorf. :cheers:

[Jo Satana]

DAmn, for some reason the Futureshop next to my place hasn't received it yet! ^*&%^*$!

[Satan's Favorite Son]

I picked it up today and it's not bad. I would'a liked a commentary track or somethin' on at least one of the episodes, and the documentary could'a spent a bit more time on the TV series (and movies for that matter), but those are minor gripes. Still a great show that I'm glad has finally made it to dvd.

[Zombie Jesus]

I went to every single DVD retailer in the downtown core today. Nadda. HMV says its an "import" so they expect to get it, just "eventually". this sucks. I was looking so forward to picking it up today. Oh well, mabey next week.......

[Spookshow]

Futureshop here didn't have it either. I was really bummed because this is my favorite tv series of all time.

[Rovin]

I found it at Best Buy, but I had to hunt. It was in one tiny space in the new releases section.

[madam melva]

http://www.tvshowsondvd.com/sitereviews.cfm?ReleaseID=4775

http://www.dvdtalk.com/reviews/read.php?ID=16528

Here are 2 official reviews for the Season 1 box set.

[screwnut75]

Okay nobody in Goderich has this....I even checked out London today and nothing!! It's like it's not even out yet in Canada!! Bestbuy, Futureshop, HMV, CD PLUS, Zellers, Wal-mart, Blockbusters and even sunrise don't have it listed in there computers!! PLUS to add salt to the wound, I check amazon.ca and they raised the price from $23.20 to $28.80 and it now takes 1-2 weeks to come in!!

If it wasn't for Warner Bros releasing this, I'd swear it was a Rhino Home Video!!!!!!!!

[Zombie Jesus]

Yeah man I know what you mean!!
Is anyone else in Canada having the same problems? Cause as far as I know, we are getting the royal pickaxe in the ass!

I wouldnt doubt it, if there were zero copies in Canada right now. Fuck!

[brainbug]

Originally posted by screwnut75
PLUS to add salt to the wound, I check amazon.ca and they raised the price from $23.20 to $28.80
$23.20 was the pre-order price. They raised it when it was released but you still pay $23.20 if you ordered it before.

[madam melva]

Originally posted by TheNotoriousMogg
I picked this up for a cool $14 at the BX here on Elmendorf. :cheers:

$14? Are you sure the DVD set wasn't used?? Just curious about that. :D

[Rovin]

Wasn't the documentary on Disc 2 reviewed by Rue Morgue a while back? It's an excellent look back on the history of E.C. comics and the controversy that eventually enveloped their horror comics for the most part. It does cover the origins of the series' HBO adaptation, but it doesn't bother to mention the films based on the comics that occurred before the HBO series. I remember the Rue Morgue review mentioning the same thing...

I'm pleased that these are finally coming to DVD, but I wish they'd have taken more care into putting together something a little more... I dunno, deluxe. The episodes don't even have chapter stops.

[rezurected]

Just picked mine up at Wal-Mart for $19.00. I'm gonna watch the doc. first, so I'll let y'all know how it is.

[Spookshow]

I had no better luck at Walmart than I had at Futureshop. Looks like it wasn't meant to be for me and TFTC.

[Rovin]

Originally posted by rezurected
Just picked mine up at Wal-Mart for $19.00. I'm gonna watch the doc. first, so I'll let y'all know how it is.

Hey! I just did that ya punk! ;)

I would like to hear your take on it... it seemed pretty thorough on the comics angle, but it conveniently left out all the "duds" from before and after the T.V. show. And that cartoon thing.

[Satan's Favorite Son]

it seemed pretty thorough on the comics angle, but it conveniently left out all the "duds" from before and after the T.V. show. And that cartoon thing.

Yeah, it's pretty much nothin' new if you're even a casual fan of comics. Still, it's not a bad watch. Just nothin' new. I really would'a liked to have heard about the makin' of Demon Knight, why they put money behind Bordello of Blood, and what happened to the third TFTC movie that was supposed to come to theaters entitled Fat Tuesday. It would'a been cool to also see a little bit about Tales From The CryptKeeper.

Maybe s'more about the TV show too, because for a documentary detailin' the leap from comics to TV, it didn't really go into much detail about anythin' besides the main principal producers/directors.

[triefy]

I'm about to get the documentary DVD. But ya, the documentary feature was put on the Season 1 dvd. The actually DVD of the Documentary alone, might have it.

[madam melva]

Originally posted by triefy
I'm about to get the documentary DVD. But ya, the documentary feature was put on the Season 1 dvd. The actually DVD of the Documentary alone, might have it.

I don't see why you should spend money on that, considering the documentary is already in the Season 1 box set. But hey, it's up to you.

[kfelon]

Amazon & some other sites already have season 2 listed for a 10/25/05 release date. No pics or real info yet. Also a quick search on bizrate brings up a Season 1 & 2 box.... =/

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[Zomb-Aid]

Here in Edmonton I checked futureshop, HMV, Best Buy, and Wal Mart... Nada

The guy at HMV told me its an import and would have to be special ordered! There's 22 million copies of Million Dollar Baby on the shelves and not one TFTC!!

[triefy]

I meant that I was getting it from Netflix. Sadly, the copy I got was disc 1 and it had the doc on there plus feature with Ray Bradbury, but someone burned it before me, and there is no audio!!! They actually put a burnt copy of it in circulation!

Disc 2 is on it's way. I'll let you all know.

[Zodiac_Speaking]

Bring on Season 2.

I remember most of these episodes, but damn!! Didn't Collection Completed suck!

[Rovin]

Originally posted by Zodiac_Speaking
Didn't Collection Completed suck!

Begone foul despoiler of television anthology horror nostalgia! I love M. Emmett Walsh in that one...

"God damn your cats to hell!"

Classic.

[Dave Q]

Has anyobdy bought this yet? I have a copy of it, but I've noticed that Disc 2 doesn't work with my main DVD player. Disc 1 is Fine, but Disc 2 only works on my newer deck.

If you've had bugs with your discs, let us know.

[Rovin]

Mine work fine. :confused:

[madam melva]

Originally posted by Zodiac_Speaking
Bring on Season 2.

I remember most of these episodes, but damn!! Didn't Collection Completed suck!

Did you really think it's that bad?? I mean, this episode was directed by Mary Lambert, who did "Pet Semetary." Just asking. :confused:

[Zombie Jesus]

Bumping this thread to find out if anyone in Canada has gotten their grubby little hands on this yet, I got a cousin in Chicago to buy it and drop it off when he hits toronto next week.
And i know I should be buying it online....

[madam melva]

Originally posted by Dave Q
Has anyobdy bought this yet? I have a copy of it, but I've noticed that Disc 2 doesn't work with my main DVD player. Disc 1 is Fine, but Disc 2 only works on my newer deck.

If you've had bugs with your discs, let us know.

That hasn't happened to me. Sorry about whoever got such awful bugs.

[Boudin Noir]

No bugs on mine either,sounds like you got a bad one.

[GORE]

Still searching for one in my area...

Can anyone tell me how the extras are on this disc?

[jaysaw]

Unfortunatley, i've got them on video so i doubt i'll get season 1, but season 2, OH YEAH!

Oh, and don't forget even though it wasn't as well known you can get some of the cartoon series on dvd too!! (which rules aswell)

[Zomb-Aid]

Originally posted by Zombie Jesus
Bumping this thread to find out if anyone in Canada has gotten their grubby little hands on this yet, I got a cousin in Chicago to buy it and drop it off when he hits toronto next week.
And i know I should be buying it online....

A friend went down to Spokane for a little shopping excursion and found it... apparently it's everywhere in the US - first store my friend walked into had it.

[TheCrimsonGhost]

Originally posted by Zomb-Aid
The guy at HMV told me its an import and would have to be special ordered! There's 22 million copies of Million Dollar Baby on the shelves and not one TFTC!!

That sucks man! the best buy in AK here has like at least 25 copies of it :evil:

I picked mine up at the BX here on base.

[Goon]

I picked mine up a couple of days ago at Best Buy.. I really liked the doc and thought it was pretty informative.. I knew alot of it but not all of the details.. I had no idea EC started up MAD magazine either..

I haven't gotten around to watching the episodes yet mainly because I remember all of them. They show them all the time on SciFi so I'm just waiting for Season 2 now..

[Robo Cack]

I'm in Canada and couldent find it eather. I ended up buying it on E-bay.

[rezurected]

Originally posted by Goon
I had no idea EC started up MAD magazine either..



Bill Gaines and Al Feldstein were visionary pioneers. I don't think Mad has been the same since Feldstein left in the mid-80's.

[Robo Cack]

MAD mag. is alot difrent then it was in the 80's and early 90's but it is still Rocks! my only complant with it is it now has AD's.

[rezurected]

Originally posted by Robo Cack
my only complant with it is it now has AD's.


Phhheeewww! I was sweatin' for a minute there, I thought you said AIDS. I had a flashback to the time when Alfred E. and me hit that glory hole:D

[Robo Cack]

AIDS! "WHAT ME WORRY?"

[madam melva]

I recently wrote a 5-star review for the Season 2 box set on Amazon.com, if you're interested. :D

[madam melva]

http://www.tvshowsondvd.com/newsitem.cfm?NewsID=4180

Here's some news on the Season 2 extras.