Libby Hinson
Director
Tales from the Cryptkeeper (1993)
Season 1
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.
Released Sept. 18, 1993
Episode 22 min
7+
Genres: Animation, Comedy, Drama, Kids, Science Fiction
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Watch Providers: Amazon Prime Video, Tubi TV, The Roku Channel, Pluto TV, Amazon Prime Video with Ads + 2 more, Amebatv Amazon Channel, Kartoon Channel Amazon Channel
Production Companies: Tales From The Crypt Holdings, Nelvana Limited
Network: CBS
5.5
S1E1 - 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.
Sept. 18, 1993, midnight
S1E2 - 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.
Sept. 25, 1993, midnight
S1E3 - 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, midnight
S1E4 - 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, midnight
S1E5 - 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, midnight
S1E6 - 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, midnight
S1E7 - 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, midnight
S1E8 - 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, midnight
S1E9 - 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, midnight
S1E10 - 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, midnight
S1E11 - 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, midnight
S1E12 - Grounds for Horror
A disagreeable camp counselor is menaced by Hoser, an invisible boogeyman who lives in the forest.
Dec. 11, 1993, midnight
S1E13 - 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, midnight
Network: CBS
Episode Runtime: 22 min.
Season Runtime: 858 min.
Released: Sept. 18, 1993
Last Air Date: Dec. 2, 1999, midnight
Status: Ended
Certification: TV-Y7 / 7+
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