Apr '17
In memory of Don Rickles, I watched his "The Ventriloquist's Dummy" episode, directed by Richard Donner and starring Bobcat Goldthwait. This show was all about great guest stars and directors.
A few days before that, I watched Arnold's "The Switch" about the old man (William Hickey) who trades body parts with a young man (Rick Rossovich) to win his woman's heart.
Throughout seven seasons, they've had a ton of great episodes. Another of my favorites off the top of my head would be Walter Hill's "Cutting Cards" with Lance Henriksen and Kevin Tighe.
Here's a reference for you:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Tales_from_the_Crypt_episodes
Is this the best horror anthology out there? I think the most notable competitor would be Tales from the Darkside, but I haven't seen many episodes of that series... YET!
A few days before that, I watched Arnold's "The Switch" about the old man (William Hickey) who trades body parts with a young man (Rick Rossovich) to win his woman's heart.
Throughout seven seasons, they've had a ton of great episodes. Another of my favorites off the top of my head would be Walter Hill's "Cutting Cards" with Lance Henriksen and Kevin Tighe.
Here's a reference for you:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Tales_from_the_Crypt_episodes
Is this the best horror anthology out there? I think the most notable competitor would be Tales from the Darkside, but I haven't seen many episodes of that series... YET!
ONLY SKIN DEEP- Simple, elegant and I feel actually one of the more disturbing episodes about a guy picking up a 'masked' chick at a Halloween party. Given the main male lead is most definitely a dick there's something beautifully karmic about this episode and I loved the mystery that built around Molly. Disturbing but one of those that really sticks out for me.
ABRA CADAVER- I just love the entire concept of this episode. A brother pulling a trick on his other brother, the consequences and what he does in retaliation. Honestly the thought of someone being dead but seeing, hearing the world around them especially during an autopsy. Ye gods, I think it taps well into that fear we all have of what follows death. Yeah the ending is a little predictable but still such a good episode imo.
FOREVER AMBERGRIS - anything with Buscemi is guaranteed to grab my attention and oh this doesn't disappoint me. I mean the concept is nothing new, guy is jealous of his rival who isn't just better at the job but as the woman he wants and whilst in central america gets that opportunity. In a show that often is about the gore I still think this is one that amps up the disgusting factor - especially when Buscemi's character, Ike, starts to fall apart quite literally. It's a slow horrific death and the revenge in this is solid, I love how it's meted out.
Sorry for the long spiel