Tales From The Crypt - Blu-ray Forum

Shadow Master · 01-25-2018, 09:34 PM

One of my favorite shows ever... oh heck, it's my absolute favorite of all-time. Scared me so much as a kid back then thanks to the Crypt Keeper who was easily my childhood boogeyman (I'm sure he was for many back then). As an adult I enjoy the show much more now and with me being over my fears I can see how brilliant it is now. Did a wonderful job of feeling like the 50s-era EC Horror comics that influenced it and attracted so much exceptional A-list talent, many of whom otherwise have never been involved in Horror. The show sadly took a steep decline downhill during Seasons 6 and 7, though there were still some good episodes among them. I miss catching new episodes Wednesday nights on HBO.

I'll be shocked if there aren't other fans here. Wish we'd get news of a complete series BD release already, the show needs it bad, especially the earlier seasons. So in need of an HD clean-up and remastering. I'd gladly pay top dollar for a complete series set with hours of bonus features.

MikeScott · 01-26-2018, 06:18 AM

I enjoyed this show a lot growing up. Really hoping the reboot is good.

AaronY · 01-26-2018, 06:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Shadow Master

One of my favorite shows ever... oh heck, it's my absolute favorite of all-time. Scared me so much as a kid back then thanks to the Crypt Keeper who was easily my childhood boogeyman (I'm sure he was for many back then). As an adult I enjoy the show much more now and with me being over my fears I can see how brilliant it is now. Did a wonderful job of feeling like the 50s-era EC Horror comics that influenced it and attracted so much exceptional A-list talent, many of whom otherwise have never been involved in Horror. The show sadly took a steep decline downhill during Seasons 6 and 7, though there were still some good episodes among them. I miss catching new episodes Wednesday nights on HBO.

I'll be shocked if there aren't other fans here. Wish we'd get news of a complete series BD release already, the show needs it bad, especially the earlier seasons. So in need of an HD clean-up and remastering. I'd gladly pay top dollar for a complete series set with hours of bonus features.

Who has the rights?

I notice HBO doesnt even have it on their streaming service which makes no sense given they would probably like to have as many hours of programming available as possible to compete with Netflix

HorrorBlu · 01-26-2018, 06:35 AM

Warner has the rights. I believe the series was edited on video, like a lot of shows from the early '90s. They'd have to be re-edited from scratch, like what was done for The X-Files.

Shadow Master · 01-27-2018, 12:08 AM

It can really benefit from a good HD remaster looking at how grainy and hazy the image quality on many of the older episodes on the DVDs are. Has there been any word at all of a possible BD release? I'm hopeful we might get something next year for the 30th anniversary.

Alfred E. Neumann · 01-28-2018, 12:07 AM

The intro looks amazing in HD.
Check the TftC movie ‚Demon Knight’, nice Surround too.

TsMkLg068426 · 01-28-2018, 07:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MikeScott

I enjoyed this show a lot growing up. Really hoping the reboot is good.

Reboot? The one that TNT was making than decided to cancel the whole idea or is HBO rebooting this time because I can only dream the series returned I sure miss Masters of Horror series should have gotten another season.

Wish Tales from the Crypt was streaming on HBO Go or was available on Blu-Ray with the movies included.

TsMkLg068426 · 01-28-2018, 07:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AaronY

Who has the rights?

I notice HBO doesnt even have it on their streaming service which makes no sense given they would probably like to have as many hours of programming available as possible to compete with Netflix

If not mistaken the rights went to WB when the later seasons moved to Sci-Fi back in the day which went through some editing for censorship and yes how stupid was that move like Lexx season 2-3.

AKORIS · 01-28-2018, 07:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Shadow Master

It can really benefit from a good HD remaster looking at how grainy and hazy the image quality on many of the older episodes on the DVDs are. Has there been any word at all of a possible BD release? I'm hopeful we might get something next year for the 30th anniversary.

the dvd sets were below average quality and of course look even worse now with our current technology...

also hoping for a remaster blu release!

CinemaBlu · 01-28-2018, 08:19 PM

I hope we get a season 8 on HBO, not TNT. And without M. Night Shyamalamadingdong's involvement.

Shadow Master · 02-06-2018, 02:37 AM

A revival on HBO would be great. Just bring back the animatronic Crypt Keeper and John Kassir as the voice. Between that and a complete series BD release next year for the show's 30th anniversary.

Watching these old HBO promos sure brings back memories. And reminds me of just how much the Crypt Keeper used to terrify me as a kid. I used to be scared to tune into HBO for fear he'd show up.

If the show gets a BD release it'd be great if HBO would dig through their vaults and have all these promos and whatnot on there. I remember they did tons of different promos with the Crypt Keeper back then.

skyofcrack · 02-06-2018, 05:43 AM

They should completely redo the Cryptkeeper to be more like the EC comics and rotate in the Vaultkeeper and The Old Witch. Keep the puns and the sick humor but make them more creepy.

Shadow Master · 02-06-2018, 10:24 AM

It'd be cool to see the Vault Keeper and Old Witch appear but I hope they'd still keep the Crypt Keeper in the mix with them. Funny enough, the animated spin-off involved both characters who often feuded with the Crypt Keeper for control of the show. The animated series was surprisingly pretty good actually, once you got past the fact they had a cartoon series aimed at kids spun off from such an explicit adult show.

Shadow Master · 02-08-2018, 02:22 AM

Hilarious how they made a toy of a ghastly-looking character like the Crypt Keeper aimed at kids. That doll is obviously modelled after the live-action puppet and not the cartoon version.

Bronson13 · 05-11-2018, 07:07 PM

So does the complete box set have all the uncensored episodes that aired on HBO or do they censor them like they did when they put it on cable?

HorrorBlu · 05-11-2018, 07:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bronson13

So does the complete box set have all the uncensored episodes that aired on HBO or do they censor them like they did when they put it on cable?

Uncensored

Blu-ray Fanatic · 05-11-2018, 08:03 PM

I loved watching these during the 90s on HBO and eventually bought the box sets. It would be neat if they rebooted the series.

DenOfEarth · 06-19-2018, 03:57 PM

HUGE fan of this show since i was 8 when it premiered and i taped every episode off HBO and collected back issues of the comics from EC, saw the movie on VHS at age 9 and saw the show spin-off movies in theaters as a teen and had cards plus played the pinball game growing up.

I'd love to see Scream Factory release this show on bluray

redxrebellion · 06-19-2018, 11:15 PM

So what’s the cheapest way to get this entire set on DVD? Are the transfers good or should I hold out for a better release?

RodChester · 06-19-2018, 11:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by redxrebellion

So what’s the cheapest way to get this entire set on DVD? Are the transfers good or should I hold out for a better release?

What’s out now is probably as good as it’s going to get. Keep checking for sales and eBay until you find a price you like.

01-25-2018, 09:34 PM	#1
Shadow Master Special Member Member since:Jun 2011	Tales From The Crypt One of my favorite shows ever... oh heck, it's my absolute favorite of all-time. Scared me so much as a kid back then thanks to the Crypt Keeper who was easily my childhood boogeyman (I'm sure he was for many back then). As an adult I enjoy the show much more now and with me being over my fears I can see how brilliant it is now. Did a wonderful job of feeling like the 50s-era EC Horror comics that influenced it and attracted so much exceptional A-list talent, many of whom otherwise have never been involved in Horror. The show sadly took a steep decline downhill during Seasons 6 and 7, though there were still some good episodes among them. I miss catching new episodes Wednesday nights on HBO. I'll be shocked if there aren't other fans here. Wish we'd get news of a complete series BD release already, the show needs it bad, especially the earlier seasons. So in need of an HD clean-up and remastering. I'd gladly pay top dollar for a complete series set with hours of bonus features.

Thread Tools
Show Printable Version Email this Page
Display Modes
Linear Mode Switch to Hybrid Mode Switch to Threaded Mode

01-26-2018, 06:18 AM	#2
MikeScott Blu-ray Champion Member since:Jul 2010 Location:Minnesota Trading Score:503	I enjoyed this show a lot growing up. Really hoping the reboot is good.

01-26-2018, 06:35 AM	#4
HorrorBlu Blu-ray Knight Top contributor Member since:Jun 2011 Blu-ray collection:209 DVD collection:356 Blu-ray reviews:1	Warner has the rights. I believe the series was edited on video, like a lot of shows from the early '90s. They'd have to be re-edited from scratch, like what was done for The X-Files.

01-27-2018, 12:08 AM	#5
Shadow Master Special Member Member since:Jun 2011	It can really benefit from a good HD remaster looking at how grainy and hazy the image quality on many of the older episodes on the DVDs are. Has there been any word at all of a possible BD release? I'm hopeful we might get something next year for the 30th anniversary.

01-28-2018, 12:07 AM	#6
Alfred E. Neumann Special Member Member since:Oct 2012 4K collection:220 Blu-ray collection:2585 Blu-ray reviews: 26	The intro looks amazing in HD. Check the TftC movie ‚Demon Knight’, nice Surround too.

01-28-2018, 08:19 PM	#10
CinemaBlu Power Member Member since:Mar 2012 Location:NYC 4K collection:193 Blu-ray collection:1555 DVD collection:101	I hope we get a season 8 on HBO, not TNT. And without M. Night Shyamalamadingdong's involvement.

02-06-2018, 05:43 AM	#12
skyofcrack Power Member Top contributor Member since:Jun 2010 Location:Isn't this where...we came in? 4K collection:10 Blu-ray collection:1159 DVD collection:1324 Trading Score:1	They should completely redo the Cryptkeeper to be more like the EC comics and rotate in the Vaultkeeper and The Old Witch. Keep the puns and the sick humor but make them more creepy.

02-06-2018, 10:24 AM	#13
Shadow Master Special Member Member since:Jun 2011	It'd be cool to see the Vault Keeper and Old Witch appear but I hope they'd still keep the Crypt Keeper in the mix with them. Funny enough, the animated spin-off involved both characters who often feuded with the Crypt Keeper for control of the show. The animated series was surprisingly pretty good actually, once you got past the fact they had a cartoon series aimed at kids spun off from such an explicit adult show.

05-11-2018, 07:07 PM	#15
Bronson13 Expert Member Member since:Feb 2018 Location:California 4K collection:63 Blu-ray collection:807 DVD collection:54	So does the complete box set have all the uncensored episodes that aired on HBO or do they censor them like they did when they put it on cable?

05-11-2018, 08:03 PM	#17
Blu-ray Fanatic Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Aug 2007 Location:San Antonio Blu-ray reviews:1	I loved watching these during the 90s on HBO and eventually bought the box sets. It would be neat if they rebooted the series.

06-19-2018, 03:57 PM	#18
DenOfEarth Blu-ray Ninja Top contributor Member since:May 2011 Location:Boulder City, Nevada 4K collection:164 Blu-ray collection:1556 DVD collection:229 Digital collection:1 Blu-ray reviews:1	HUGE fan of this show since i was 8 when it premiered and i taped every episode off HBO and collected back issues of the comics from EC, saw the movie on VHS at age 9 and saw the show spin-off movies in theaters as a teen and had cards plus played the pinball game growing up. I'd love to see Scream Factory release this show on bluray

06-19-2018, 11:15 PM	#19
redxrebellion Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Nov 2011 4K collection:344 Blu-ray collection:1885 DVD collection:295 Trading Score:11	So what’s the cheapest way to get this entire set on DVD? Are the transfers good or should I hold out for a better release?

Best TV Deals