Dead Right Director:
Howard Deutch
Teleplay: Andy Wolk. from a story originally
published by William M. Gaines in the comic magazine "Shock Suspense
Stories" Starring: Demi Moore, Jeffrey
Tambor Synopsis: A gold-digging waitress marries a fat,
unsightly man when a fortune teller tells her he will inherit millions and
die. After three horrible months of marriage. she receives a big surprise.
Only Sin Deep
Director:
Howard Deutch Teleplay: Fred Dekker, from the story originally
published by William M. Gaines in the comic magazine entitled "The Vault
of Horror." Starring: Lea Thompson, Britt Leech, Pamella D'Pella and Pamela Gordon Synopsis: Drop-dead beauty Sylvia Vane wants to give up her profession - the world's oldest. She robs a pimp of his gold jewelry and goes to the local pawnshop. An aging pawnbroker instead offers young Sylvia $10,000 to pawn her beauty. Sylvia is thrilled and leaves the strange pawnshop with money in her pocket. She gets dressed to kill and hooks her bait, handsome bachelor, Ronnie Price. But soon, mirror, mirror on the wall, casts a pall: Sylvia is aging at an abnormal rate. Beauty may only be skin deep, but Sylvia will do anything to save a face!
Dead Wait Director:
Tobe Hooper
Teleplay: A L Katz and Gilbert Adler, from a story
originally published by William M. Gaines in the comic magazine entitled,
"The Vault of Horror." Starring: James Remar, Vanity, Whoopi
Goldberg, John Rhys-Davies Synopsis: A two-bit con-artist
steals a precious black pearl from a man living on a strife-torn tropical
island. When a gorgeous girl (Vanity) doublecrosses him, a "medicine
woman" (Whoopi Goldberg) comes to the rescue.
The Ventriloquist's Dummy Director:
Richard Donner Teleplay: Frank Darabont, from a story originally
published by William M. Gaines in the comic magazine entitled, "The Vault
of Horror." Starring: Bob "Bobcat" Goldthwait, Don Rickles
Synopsis: A young man tracks down his childhood idol, "the
world's greatest ventriloquist", in hopes of receiving advice and
encouragement. Despite learning the retired master's horrible secret, the
eager student is still willing to accept the old man's "helping
hand."
Yellow Director: Robert Zemeckis
Teleplay:
A L Katz & Gilbert Adler, from a story originally published by William
M. Gaines in the comic magazine entitled, "The Vault of
Horror." Starring: Kirk Douglas, Eric Douglas, Dan Aykroyd,
Lance Henriksen Synopsis: In the trenches of France during
World War I, a general and his lieutenant son serve together. After he
panics during battle, causing the deaths of several members of his outfit,
the lieutenant is accused of being a coward and is disciplined accordingly
by his father and the unit corporal.
King of the Road Director:
Tom Holland Teleplay: J. Randal Johnson Starring: Ray
Barry, Michelle Johnson and Brad Pitt Synopsis: A cop who used
to be a slick street racer is forced into one last contest when his
daughter is kidnapped.
Top Billing Director:
Tom Holland
Teleplay: Myles Berkowitz Starring: Jon
Lovitz, Bruce Boxleitner, John Astin, Sandra Bernhard, Louise Fletcher,
Paul Benedict and Kimmy Robertson Synopsis: A starving actor
will do anything to land the lead role in a production of "Hamlet." When
his one-time friend wins the part on the strength of his looks, the
frustrated would-be star goes out of his skull and resorts to desperate
measures.
The Thing From The Grave Director:
Fred Dekker Teleplay: Fred Dekker, from a story originally
published by William M. Gaines in the comic magazine entitled "Tales From
the Crypt." Starring: Kyle Secor, Terri Hatcher and Miguel
Ferrer Synopsis: An idyllic love affair between a photographer
and a gorgeous model comes to an end when an old friend emerges to kill
off his rival. Can the photographer protect his love from harm - after
death?
Easel Kill Ya Director:
John Harrison Teleplay: Larry Wilson Starring: Tim
Roth, William Atherton Synopsis:An eccentric art dealer pays a
starving artist big bucks to paint twisted portraits of the dead. After
reluctantly painting several "still deaths," the artist gives up the
gruesome gig. But, when his girlfriend gets hit by a bus, he must paint
one final masterpiece to pay for her operation.
Four Sided Triangle Director:
Tom Holland
Teleplay: James Tugend and Tom Holland, from a story
originally published by William M. Gaines in the comic magazine entitled
"Shock Suspense Stories." Starring: Patricia Arquette, Chelcie
Ross and Susan J. Blommaert Synopsis:A beautiful young farmhand
is held prisoner at an isolated farm by a middle-aged lout and his
polio-stricken wife. Apparently going mad, the girl claims a scarecrow in
the cornfield is her lover. When the farmer disguises himself as the
scarecrow to make love to the girl, his trick works all too well.
Fatal Caper Director:
Bob Hoskins Teleplay: Colman deKay and Al Katz & gilbert
Adler, from the story originally published by William M. Gaines in the
Comic Magazine entitled "Tales From The Crypt" Starring: Natasha
Richardson, Bob Hoskins, Greg Wise, James Saxon, Leslie Philips
Synopsis:An elderly, wealthy British lord decides to change his
will to include his third son whom he had disowned 15 years earlier. his
two other sons, who must wither locate their brother before inheriting any
money, or whom may inherit the fortune if they are the sole surviving
heir, become obsessed with killing each other. however, the third brother
reappears to have the last laugh.
The Trap Director: Michael J. Fox Teleplay:
Scott Alexander, from a story originally published by William M. Gaines in
the comic magazine entitled "Shock SuspenStories" Starring:
Bruce McGill, Teri Garr, Bruno Kirby, Carroll Baker and Michael J. Fox
Synopsis:A debt-ridden loser schemes to bilk the insurance
company by faking his death with help of his wife and brother, who's a
coroner. Little does he know they have a plan of their own!
Spoiled Director: Andy Wolk
Teleplay: Connie
Johnson and Doug Ronning, from a story originally published by William M.
Gaines in the comic magazine "The Haunt of Fear." Starring: Faye
Grant, Alan Rachins, Anthony LaPaglia, Anita Morris, Annabelle Curwitch
Synopsis:A beautiful housewife, ignored by her workaholic
surgeon husband, uses her favorite steamy soap opera as a model to spice
up her deprived existence, engaging the cable TV installer in her own sexy
sub-plot. When the lovers get caught by the genius doctor, they find
themselves in a surgical snafu!
Split Personality Director:
Joel Silver Teleplay: Fred Dekker Starring: Joe Pesci
and Burt Young Synopsis:A con man out for one last score
persuades wealthy twins to marry him and his nonexistent twin. When the
women discover the scam, they decide to share their new husband literally.
Doctor of Horror Director:
Larry Wilson
Teleplay: Larry Wilson Starring: Travis
Tritt, Hank Azaria, Austin Pendleton and Ben Stein Synopsis:Two
losers hook up with a strange doctor and help him with his research -
until one of the losers decides his pal is just what the doctor is looking
for.
As Ye Sow Director:
Kyle MacLachlan Teleplay: Ron Finley Starring: Hector
Elizondo, Patsy Kensit, John Shea, Sam Waterston, Adam West and Miguel
Ferrer Synopsis:Believing his wife is being unfaithful with
their priest, a wealthy man hires a killer to get rid of the priest.
People Who Live in Brass Hearses Director:
Russell Mulcahy Teleplay: Scott Nimerfro Starring:
Bill Paxton, Lainie Kazan, Brad Dourif, Michael Lerner
Synopsis:Trying to make it rich and get revenge for his
incarnation, a brother plots to rob an ice cream warehouse and the man who
put him behind bars.
The Sacrifice Director:
Richard Greenberg
Teleplay: Ross Thomas, from a story originally
published by William M. Gaines in the comic magazine entitled "Shock
SuspenStories." Starring: Kevin Kilner, Kim Delaney and Michael
Ironside Synopsis:A slick insurance agent engineers a plot to
kill off a wealthy tycoon and marry his beautiful wife. The plan seems
flawless until the agent's boss comes into the picture with photographs of
the crime. To avoid being turned in to the police, the agent agrees to
share the beautiful wife with the boss -- until the torment becomes too
great.
Well Cooked Hams Director:
Eliot Silverstein Teleplay: Andrew Keven
Walker Starring: Martin Sheen, Billy Zane and Maryam D'Abo
Synopsis:A novice magician attempts to kill a fellow magician
for his amulet and another magician for the secrets to his act. But are
these magicians really dead?
For Cryin' Out Loud Director:
Jeffrey Price Teleplay: Jeffrey Price & Peter S. Seaman,
from a story originally published by William M. Gaines in the comic
magazine entitled "Shock SupenStories." Starring: Lee Arenberg,
Katey Sagal and Sam Kinison Synopsis:A novice magician attempts
to kill a fellow magician for his amulet and another magician for the
secrets to his act. But are these magicians really dead?
Oil's Well That Ends Well Director:
Paul Abascal
Teleplay: David Schow Starring: Priscilla
Presley, Lou Diamond Phillips and Rory Calhoun Synopsis:A con
artist. partnership goes bad when one of the partners falls for a woman.
The lovers decide to build their own "con dynasty" by killing the other
partners. But who's conning whom?
Television Terror Director:
Charles Picemi Teleplay: Greg Pruss Starring: Morton
Downey, Jr. Synopsis:A sensationalistic TV talk show host tries
to score mega-ratings by taking viewers inside a "haunted house" where an
old woman killed a dozen victims and then disappeared. Alone with the
cameras - and a bevy of ghosts his crew can't see - the host soon realizes
ratings aren't everything.
You, Murderer Director:
A L Katz, Gil Adler
Teleplay: Greg Pruss Starring:
Humphrey Bogart, John Lithgow, Isabella Rossellini and Sherilyn Fenn
Synopsis:A murder story told from the point of view of a corpse
- who's played by Humphrey Bogart.
Loved To Death Director:
Tom Mankewiecz Teleplay: Joe Minion and John
Mankewiecz Starring: Andrew McCarthy, Mariel Hemingway
Synopsis:A young man finds himself hopelessly in love with a
girl who doesn't know he exists. He gives her a love potion, and as a
result, she falls in love with him, and her relentless passion drives him
crazy. He tries to poison her, but accidentally drinks it himself and
dies. She commits suicide to be with him for eternity.
Cold War Director: Andy Morhan Teleplay:
Scott Nimerfro, from the story originally published by William M. Gaines
iin the Comic Magazine entitled "Tales From The
Crypt." Starring: Ewan McGregor, Jane Horrocks, Colin Salmon,
John Salthouse, Willie Ross Synopsis:A young pair of zombies
have a lover's spat, and the girlfriend seeks her revenge by bringing home
Mr. Wrong -- a handsome vampire from the neighborhood bar.
This'll Kill Ya Director:
Robert Longo Teleplay: A L Katz and Gilbert
Adler Starring: Cleavon Little, Sonia Braga, and Dylan McDermott
Synopsis:A pair of researchers are on the threshold of a major
medical breakthrough. Looking to teach their unscrupulous supervisor a
lesson, they inject him with a substance he thinks will kill him, but is
actually harmless. As the researchers soon learn, their supervisor just
can't take a joke!
Forever Ambergris Director:
Gary Fleder
Teleplay: Scott Rosenberg Starring: Paul
Dooley and Roger Daltrey, Lysette Anthony and Steve Buscemi
Synopsis:Having fallen in love with his friend's new wife, an
opportunistic sailor arranges for his friend to contract a fatal disease
so he can have the wife to himself, only to find out that the friend's
wife has also contracted the disease.
Came the Dawn Director:
Uli Edel Teleplay: Ron Finley Starring: Brooke
Shields, Perry King and Michael J. Pollard Synopsis:After
breaking up with his girlfriend, a very rich and handsome man picks up a
very beautiful stranded motorist with a sordid past. On the trip, they
find out intimate things about each other.
Two For The Show Director:
Kevin Hooks Teleplay: A L Katz & Gilbert
Adler
Starring: Vincent Spano, David Paymet and Traci Lords
Synopsis:After killing his unfaithful wife, a man is haunted
and taunted by the police. He packs the dead wife into a steam trunk and
puts it on a train to Chicago, only to discover that his police pursuer is
also on the train. He switches the tags of his trunk, but is shocked to
discover that the trunk he switched it with also has a dead body in
it.
The Bribe Director:
Ramon Menendez Teleplay: A L Katz & Gil Gil
Adler Starring: Terry O'Quinn, Kimberley Williams, Esai Morales,
Benecio Del Toro Synopsis:A fire inspector finds himself caught
between a rock and a hard place when the sleazy strip joint owner he wants
to close down makes him an offer he cannot refuse.
The New Arrival Director:
Peter Medak Teleplay: Ron Finley Starring: Twiggy
Lawson, Zelda Rubenstein, Joan Severence and David Warner
Synopsis:An arrogant child psychologist is forced to deal with
a house that's haunted by a poltergeist who has a case of the "terrible
twos."
Collection Completed Director:
Mary Lambert Teleplay: David Arnott and A. Whitney Brown, Jr.
and Battle Davis & Randolph Davis from the story originally published
by William M. Gaines in the comic magazine entitled "The Vault Of
Horror." Starring: M. Emmett Walsh and Audra Lindley
Synopsis:When Jonas retires from his job and finally has time
to spend at home, he discovers that his wife lavishes too much attention
on her pets. So Jonas takes up a bizarre new hobby - taxidermy. The family
cat doesn't like it one bit. But, Anita gets revenge and finds a way to
bring the family back together.
The Man Who Was Death Director:
Tom Holland
Teleplay: Michael McDowell, from the story
originally published by William M. Gaines in the comic magazine entitled
"Tales From the Crypt." Starring: Bill Sadler, David Wohl, J.W.
Smith, Dani Minnick, Gerrit Synopsis:Niles Talbot is an
executioner who finds himself out of work after the death penalty is
repealed. When he sees criminals literally getting away with murder,
Talbot goes on a mission to prove that crime doesn't pay. The only problem
is that freelance executions are illegal.
Fitting Punishment Director:
Jack Sholder Teleplay: Jonathan Kahn & Michael Kahn and
DonMancini, from a story originally published by William M. Gaines in the
comic magazine entitled "The Vault of Horror." Starring: Moses
Gunn, Jon Clair Synopsis:A miserly funeral home director robs
his corpses of gold fillings while using water in place of costly
embalming fluid. When his orphaned 16- year-old nephew unexpectedly shows
up one day, he offers the boy room and board in exchange for labor -
testing out a new coffin!
Abra Cadaver Director:
Steven Hopkins
Teleplay: Jim Birge, from a story originally
published by William M. Gaines in the comic magazine entitled "Tales From
the Crypt." Starring: Beau Bridges, Tony Goldwyn
Synopsis:A brilliant doctor suffers a debilitating heart attack
when his brother pulls a macabre practical joke. Twelve years later, he
turns the tables with a bizarre chemical experiment designed to put his
"life after death" theory to the test.
Confession Director:
Peter Hewitt Teleplay: Scott Nimerfro, from a story originally
published by William M. Gaines in the comic magazine entitled "Tales From
the Crypt." Starring: Eddie Izzard, Ciaran Hinds, Alun
Armstrong, John Benfield Synopsis:A series of three murders has
taken place, each victim awoman who has been beheaded. The police arrest a
screenwriter famous for serial killer murder mysteries. The investigating
detective is a serial killer expert with a grudge against his superiors.
The two become embroiled in an intense "head" game as they try to outwit
each other.
Whirlpool Director:
Mick Garris Teleplay: A L Katz & Gil
Adler Starring: Rita Rudner and Richard Lewis
Synopsis:A comic book writer finds herself caught in a repetitious nightmare world when she keeps reliving the same story she's been writing for "Crypt." Every day she lives through the same horrible episodes. First her boss rejects her latest idea then fires her. She shoots her boss in retaliation, only to be caught by the police and shot to death. But wait! Is it all a big joke?
Last Respects Director:
Freddie Francis Teleplay: Scott Nimerfro, from a story
originally published by William M. Gaines in the comic magazine entitled
"Tales From the Crypt." Starring: Emma Samms, Kerry Fox, Julie
Cox, Michael Denison, Dulcie Gray Synopsis:When you wish upon a
paw...beware, it may come true! Three bickering English sisters are
granted three wishes when they obtain a monkey's paw. The trouble begins
when one sister wishes for a million pounds, only to have it come true
when a second sister is killed and her insurance policy is for...a million
pounds.
Let The Punishment Fit The Crime Director:
Russell Muchahy
Teleplay: Ron Finley Starring: Peter
MacNichol and Purdy Lee Dreyfus Synopsis:An ambulance chasing
lawyer finds herself in legal hell when she gets pulled over in a town
where justice is meted out on a scale of bad, worse, and
you-don't-want-to-know.
Cutting Cards Director:
Walter Hill Teleplay: Mae Woods & Walter Hill, from a story
originally published by William M. Gaines in the comic magazine entitled
"Tales From the Crypt." Starring: Lance Henriksen and Kevin
Tighe Synopsis:Longtime rival gamblers meet up in a small-town
car hall. Agreeing that the town isn't big enough for the two of them,
they decide to let fate decide who must leave. After a game of Russian
roulette fails to settle the score, they play a few hands of high-stakes
"chop poker."
Maniac At Large Director:
John Frankenheimer
Teleplay: Mae Woods Starring:
Blythe Danher, Adam Ant and Clarence Williams III
Synopsis:There's a maniac at large when a serial killer leaves
a trail of dead men in the park near the library. After a nervous
librarian gets a tip about the next victim, she becomes very suspicious.
On A Deadman's Chest Director:
William Friedkin Teleplay: Larry Wilson Starring: Yul Vasquez, Tia Carrere, Paul Hipp, Gregg Allman, Sherrie Rose and Heavy D
Synopsis:Life's a party for Danny Dark, the lead singer of a heavy metal supergroup - except when he's dealing with Scarlett, the party-pooping wife of the band's guitarist. But if you think Scarlett gets under Danny's skin, wait'll you get a load of the new tattoo he's just received! The rocker's groupie girlfriend convinces him to get a tattoo of a dragon but a cartoon face that looks like Scarlett. He tries to remove the tattoo but no matter how hard he tries it keeps coming back. Eventually it drives him to murder Scarlett. The tattoo comes back to haunt him despite his guilt.
None But The Lonely Heart Director:
Tom Hanks Teleplay: Donald Longtooth Starring: Treat
Williams, Frances Sternhagen, Henry Gibson, Bibi Osterwald
Synopsis:A greedy con man checks his conscience at the door in
a series of deadly seductions, marrying wealthy older women he meets
through a dating service - then killing them for their money. After
receiving some mysterious notes that seem to indicate that someone is
trying to blackmail him, the con man heads to the cemetery for a spooky
rendezvous with a gravedigger (Sugar Ray Leonard) - and his ever-loving
dead wives!
The Switch Director:
Arnold Schwarzenegger Teleplay: Richard Tuggle and Michael Taav,
from a story originally published by William M. Gaines in the comic
magazine entitled "Tales From the Crypt." Starring: William
Hickey, Rick Rossovich and Kelly Preston Synopsis:An elderly
millionaire spends his fortune to trade bodies with a much younger man,
all to win the affections of a beautiful woman. Only then does he discover
what she really wants.
Dig That Cat...He's Real Gone Director:
Richard Donner Teleplay: Terry Black, from the story originally
published by William M. Gaines in the comic magazine entitled "The Haunt
of Fear." Starring: Joe Pantoliano. Robert Wuhl, Gustav Vintas,
Kathleen York Synopsis:"Have you ever heard that old saying
that a cat has nine lives?" asks mad scientist Dr. Manfred, who convinces
a bum named Ulric that there actually is something in the cat's brain that
defies death. Manfred promises to perform an intricate operation that will
give Ulric nine lives, the next best thing to being immortal. They turn
the experiment into a profit-making machine, as "Ulric the Undying" is
able to survive everything from a shooting gallery to an electrocution.
The crowds keep coming, but can Ulric count on fame forever?
And All Through The House Director:
Robert Zemeckis Teleplay: Fred Dekker, from the story originally
published by William M. Gaines in the comic magazine entitled "The Vault
of Horror." Starring: Mary Ellen Trainor, Larry Drake, Lindsay
Whitney Barry, Marshall Bell Synopsis:It's Christmas Eve and
almost everyone is in the holiday spirit. One adulterous housewife,
however, has an ax to grind with her husband, and, in fact, uses an ax to
put him in his place. Meanwhile, her young daughter is anxiously waiting
upstairs for the jolly visitor from the North Pole. Santa is coming to
town, but so is a dangerous lunatic who escaped from the nearby
institution.
Werewolf Concerto Director:
Steve Perry Teleplay: Rita Mae Brown and Scott
Nimerfro Starring: Timothy Dalton, Beverly D'Angelo, Dennis
Farina, Walter Gotell and Charles Fleischer Synopsis:A hotel is
wracked by a series of killings that can only be the work of a werewolf.
Not to fear: Among the guests is a werewolf hunter with the cunning to
handle the job.
Death Of Some Salesmen Director:
Gil Adler Teleplay: A L Katz & Gilbert
Adler Starring: Tim Curry, Ed Begley, Jr., Yvorme De Carlo and
Kathe Weeks Synopsis:A crooked salesman gets more than he
bargained for when he pitches his latest gadget to a psychotic family who
doesn't like salesmen
Lover Come Hack To Me Director:
Tom Hollandr Teleplay: Michael McDowell, from the story
originally published by William M. Gaines in the comic entitled "The Haunt
of Fear." Starring: Amanda Plummer,Stephen Shellen, Richard Eden
and Lisa Figus. Synopsis:Honeymooners Peggy and Charles wind up
at a country mansion when their Mercedes breaks down. All signs point to a
very romantic evening, until the couple is visited by a phantom...and not
one from the opera! Charles soon discovers a skeleton in Peggy's closet.
Talk about your mother-in-law problems -- her mother makes a suprise
visit. Unfortunatley, she's a ghost with murder on her mind.
Til Death Director:
Chris Walas Teleplay: Jeri Barchilon Starring: D.W.
Moffett, Pamela Glen Synopsis:An unscrupulous plantation owner
uses a voodoo potion to snare a rich heiress - but he soon finds out
there's no way to turn off the spell.
Three's A Crowd Director:
David Burton Morris Teleplay: Kim Ketelsen, Annie Willette and
David Burton Morris Starring: Gavan O'Herlihy, Rosa Desosa and
Paul Lieber Synopsis:A down-on-their-luck couple celebrate
their tenth anniversary at the lush Pacific Island lodge of a rich friend.
But the party takes a nasty turn when the husband commits a faux pas that
takes all the fun out of a big suprise.
Judy, You're Not Yourself Today Director:
Randa Haines Teleplay: Scott Nimerfro Starring: Carol
Kane, Brian Kerwin Synopsis:Judy and Donald are a slightly
eccentric California couple. After a strange old woman takes control of
Judy's body, can Donald tell which is his love and which is the
witch?
Korman's Kalamity Director:
Rowdy Herrington Teleplay: Terry Black Starring: Harry
Anderson, Cynthia Gibb, Colleen Camp Synopsis:A cartoonist for
"Tales From TheCrypt" discovers his macabre illustrations come to life and
commit deadly acts. A policewoman investigating the murders falls in love
with the married artist, but their romance won't blossom until he draws
one last sketch of his wife.
Lower Berth Director:
Kevin Yagher Teleplay: Fred Dekker Starring: Stefan
Gierasch, Jeff Yagher, Lewis Arquette Synopsis:The unscrupulous
owner of a travelling sideshow learns that his horribly mutated
attraction, Enoch, The Two-Faced Man, is suffering from a terminal
illness. When a mysterious stranger offers him a stolen Egyptian mummy
with a golden curse around her neck, the circus impresario finds himself
waist-deep in trouble - while Enoch is free to mate with the 4000-year-old
cutie!
My Brother's Keeper Director:
Peter S. Seaman Teleplay: Peter S. Seaman, Jeffery
Price Starring: Timothy Stack, Jonathan Stark, Jessica Harper
Synopsis:Siamese twins prove that they are exactly alike when
one of them commits a murder.
Mute Witness To Murder Director:
James Simpson Teleplay: Nancy Doyne Starring: Richard
Thomas, Patricia Clarkson Synopsis:A respected doctor cruelly
kills his wife, and another woman witnesses the murder - but can do
nothing since the shock of the incident has left her mute. Committed to a
sanitarium by the very same doctor, the woman struggles to regain her
voice, and exact vengeance on the despicable M.D.
The Secret Director:
Michael Riva Teleplay: Doug Ronning Starring: Grace
Zabriskie, Larry Drake Synopsis:A 12-year-old orphan is adopted
by a rich but eccentric couple who bring him home to an opulent mansion
and give him everything he could possibly want - except the freedom to
come and go as he pleases. Soon the boy learns that his new parents harbor
a dark secret - one almost as terrifying as his own!
Mournin' Mess Director:
Manny Coto Teleplay: Manny Coto Starring: Steven
Weber, Vincent Shiavelli Synopsis:A newspaper reporter gets a
tip that could help him break the mystery of the "homeless killer"
stalking the city.
Undertaking Pallor Director:
Michael Thau Teleplay: Ron Finely Starring: John
Glover Synopsis:A group of boys uncover a scam between the town
undertaker and pharmacist who are killing people and charging large burial
fees. When one of the boy's father is killed, the boys seek to expose them
by pitting them against each other.
Carrion Death Director:
Steven E. de Souza Teleplay: Steven E. de
Souza Starring: Kyle MacLachlan, George Deloy
Synopsis:A bank robber on the run from the law is captured and
handcuffed to a policeman, whom he kills. before he dies, the policeman
swallows the key to the cuffs. he carries the policeman's corpse onhis
back across the desert, until both he and it become the buzzards' next
meal.
The Reluctant Vampire Director:
Elliot Silverstein Teleplay: Terry Black Starring:
Malcolm McDowell Synopsis:A vampire working as a night watchman
for a blood bank is forced back into killing victims for blood when he can
no longer cover up the fact he's been stealing blood from the bank. The
manager figures out his scheme and blackmails the vampire into killing for
profit.
Split Second Director:
Russell Mulcahy Teleplay: Richard Christian
Matheson Starring: Billy Wirth, Brion James, Michelle Johnson
Synopsis:A lumberjack's lonely life gets complicated when the
sexy new bride of his mean-spirited boss tries to get into his overalls!
It gets even tougher when the boss discovers them in the act and shows the
young buck the meaning of the phrase "love is blind."
Deadline Director:
Walter Hill Teleplay: Mae Woods, Walter Hill Starring:
Richard Jordan, Marge Helgenberger, John Capodice
Synopsis:Hard-drinking Charlie is an ace crime reporter whose
years of boozing cost him his job and reputation. After meeting an
intoxicating beauty in a bar, Charlie pledges to turn his life around: He
quits drinking, and the tabloid agrees to give him one more chance if he
can bring in a juicy story - a homicide - in a couple of days.
Showdown Director:
Richard Donner Teleplay: Frank Darabont Starring:
David Morse Synopsis:A wild west gunman finds himself in an
errie showdown when he's confronted by the ghosts of victims past.
Beauty Rest Director:
Stephen Hopkins Teleplay: Terry Black Starring: Kathy
ireland, Mimi Rogers, Jennifer Rubin, Buck Henry
Synopsis:Willing to kill to win, a beauty contestant finally
gets the crown she covets - only to find that winning can be hazardous to
your health!
Escape Director: Peter MacDonald Teleplay:
A L Katzand and Gilbert Adler, from the story originally published by
William M. Gaines in the Comic Magazine entitled "The Vault of
Horror." Starring: Martin Kemp, Nickolas Grace, Nick Reding, Roy
Dotrice Synopsis:In 1945, a double-crossing German soldier
tries to escape from a British POW camp but finds when it comes to
betrayal, what goes 'round, comes 'round.
Horror in the Night Director:
Russell Mulcahy Teleplay: John Harrion, from the story
originally published by William M. Gaines in the Comic Magazine entitled
"The Vault of Horror." Starring: Elizabeth McGoevern, James
Wilby, Ronan Vibert, Edward Tudor Pole, Peter Guiness
Synopsis:Checking in could mean checking out, when a jewel
thief/hit man double-crosses his partner and hides out in a very peculiar
hotel. There, the fugitive on the run meets the "ghoul" of his dreams, a
woman he killed in the same hotel five years earlier.
Report From The Grave Director:
William Malone Teleplay: William Malone, from the story
originally published by William M. Gaines in the Comic Magazine entitled
"Tales from the Crypt." Starring: James Frain, Siobhan Flynn,
Jonathan Firth, Gordon Peters, Roger Ashton-Griffiths
Synopsis:Ignoring the warnings of his girlfriend, a young
scientist attempts a dangerous experiment to communicate with a dead man
-- who happens to be the nastiest serial killer in history!
The Third Pig Director:
Bill Kopp and Pat Ventura Teleplay: Bill Kopp, from the story
originally published by William M. Gaines in the Comic Magazine entitled
"Tales from the Crypt." Starring: the voices of Bobcat
Goldthwait, Cam Clarke, Charlie Adler, Brad Garrett, Cory Barton, Jim
Cummings, John Kassir Synopsis:This twisted adaptation of "The
Three Little Pigs" is an animated fairytale from the crypt. history's most
famous serial killer, the big bad wolf, finally has made a pig of himself.
Now he must face the revenge of a real Franken-swine, a zombiekiller
pig.
The Kidnapper Director:
James Spencer Teleplay: John Harrison and Scott Nimerfro, from
the story originally published by William M. Gaines in the Comic Magazine
entitled "Shock Suspenstories." Starring: Steve Coogan, Julia
Sawalha, Tim Stern, Serena Gordon Synopsis:Danny, a lonely, you
man, takes in Theresa, a homeless, pregnant woman and falls in love with
her. When Theresa has her baby, Danny becomes jealous of it stealing her
attention, and decides something must be done. He hires a kidnapper to
abduct the baby, but instead of the kidnapping being the solution to his
problems,it is only the beginning.
A Slight Case of Murder Director:
Brian Helgeland Teleplay: Brian Helgeland, from the story
originally published by William M. Gaines in the Comic Magazine entitled
"The Vault of Horror." Starring: Francesca Annis, Christopher
Cazenove, Elizabeth Spriggs, Patrick Barlow Synopsis:A
best-selling female mystery writer and her estranged husband are the
unwitting pawns in a real-life thriller masterminded by their pesky
neighbor, who has literary and murderous ambitions of her own.
Curiosity Kills Director:
Eliot Silverstein Teleplay: Stanley Ralph
Ross Starring: Margot Kidder, Kevin McCarthy, J.A. Preston,
Madge Sinclair Synopsis:A plot to keep her from sampling an
eternal youth potion leads an elderly womanto commit triple murder -- only
to find her once faithful dog suddenly gaining youthful strength for his
own revenge.
Surprise Party Director:
Elliot Silverstein Teleplay: Tom Lyons Starring: Adam
Storke, Clare Hoak, Jake Busey, Rance Howard, Michele Landry, Bette Ford,
Constance Wiggins Synopsis:Having dubiously inherited a piece
of rural property from his father, a young man receives a hell-raising
welcoming party from some unexpected guests.
Comes the Dawn Director:
John Herzfeld Teleplay: Scott Nimerfro Starring:
Michael Ironside Synopsis:A blowhard ex-Army colonel and his
scurrilous ex-sergeant arrive in Alaska to poach a grizzly - and end up
getting "trapped" by a gorgeous Desert Storm vet!
Only Skin Deep Director:
Bill Malone Teleplay: Dick Beebe Starring: Peter Onorati and Sherrie Rose Synopsis:A man with a history of violent behavior picks up the wrong girl at a costume party wearing a mask. He promises to keep quiet but the next day he spills the beans. The woman tells him not to be around while she's awake. He finds out that she's wearing that same mask. He tries to remove it only to learn that it's her horrible face. She gives him the most shocking punishment.
Operation Friendship Director:
Roland Mesa Teleplay: A L Katz and Gil Adler Starring:
Tate Donavan, John Caponera, Peter Dobson, Michelle Renee Thomas
Synopsis:A young computer nerd's alter ego - his imaginary
childhood friend - turns murderous when he fears the computer nerd doesn't
need him anymore.
Revenge is the Nuts Director:
Jonas McCord Teleplay: A L Katz and Gil
Adler Starring: Anthony Zerbe, Teri Polo, John Savage, Isaac
Hayes, Tim Sampson Synopsis:The inhabitants of a run-down home
for the blind plot their revenge on the evil man who runs the
place.
Ear Today...Gone Tomorrow Director:
Christopher Hart Teleplay: Ed Tapia, from the story originally
published by William M. Gaines in the Comic Magazine entitled "Tales from
the Crypt." Starring: Robert Lindsay, Gretchen Palmer, Richard
Johnson, Phil Davis, David Grant Synopsis:An aging ace
safecracker, down on his luck and losing his hearing, discovers it's not
nice to fool with Mother Nature when he agrees to a radical surgery: to
receive the auditory system of an owl.
About Face Director:
Tom Sanders Teleplay: Larry Wilson and A L Katz & Gil Adler,
from the story originally published by William M. Gaines in the Comic
Magazine entitled "The Haunt of Fear." Starring: Anthony
Andrews, Imelda Staunton, Anna Friel Synopsis:A promiscuous
preacher fathers twin girls, then abandons them. Years later, the girls
return - one is a sweet, loving innocent, but the other is a
Bible-quoting, hideous monster. Thank hell for little
girls!.
Smoke Wrings Director:
Mandie Fletcher Teleplay: Lisa Sandoval, from the story
originally published by William M. Gaines in the Comic Magazine entitled
"The Vault of Horror." Starring: Ute Lemper, Chis Stanton, Denis
Lawson, Tres Hanley, Daniel Craig, Gayle Hunnicutt Synopsis:In
the cut-throat world ofadvertising, success can lead to a big downfall.
The owner of an ad agency hires Barry, a young upstart. At a client
presentation, barry criticizes the work of the creative director. Barry is
then given 24 hours to come up with his own presentation. Barry then meets
with the former agancy owner who is out for revenge and who gives him an
innovative new invention: a microchip that uses sound waves to talk to
people's subconscience to heighten their existing predispositions. But the
plan goes awry when the microchip is used on Barry, a convicted
murderer.
What's Cookin? Director:
Gilbert Adler Teleplay: Gilbert Adler and A L
Katz Starring: Bess Armstrong, Meat Loaf, Judd Nelson,
Christopher Reeve Synopsis:A rundown diner becomes a huge
success when an employee introduces a tasty new steak recipe to the menu.
What's his special ingredient?
Seance Director: Gary Fleder Teleplay:
Harry Anderson Starring: Ben Cross, Cathy Moriarty, John Vernon
Synopsis:A conniving couple tries to salvage an inheritance
scam gone awry by "summoning" the ghost of a murdered man to persuade his
widow to hand over a fortune.
Strung Along Director:
Kevin Yagher Teleplay: Yale Udoff and Kevin
Yagher Starring: Donald O'Connor, Patricia Charbonneau, Zach
Galligan Synopsis:An aging puppeteer falls victim to a cruel
trick by his unfaithful wife and her lover until his favorite puppet
decides it's time to stand up and be counted.
House of Horror Director:
Bob Gale Teleplay: Bob Gale Starring: Kevin Dillon,
Wil Wheaton (Wesley in Star Trek:TNG) Synopsis:Joining a fraternity is quite difficult
when the overbearing pledgemaster is a slave driver. This fraternity
boasts a wall of shame for those pledges afraid to take the final test.
What happens when this pledgemaster's scare tactics backfire?
Creep Course Director:
Jeffrey Boam Teleplay: Jefferey Boam Starring: Anthony
Michael Hall, Nina Siemaszko, Damon Hines, Julius Carry
Synopsis:Tricked by her college professor into becoming the
human sacrifice to an ancient mummy, a young girl uses the situation to
her advantage to get revenge and a good grade.
Til Death Do We Part Director:
Peter Iliff Teleplay: Peter Iliff Starring: Eileen
Brennan, Kate Vernon, John Stamos, Frank Stallone Synopsis:A
kept gigolo is forced to kill the woman he is having an affair with in
front of the woman who keeps him. But, will he fight for the woman he
loves?
Food For Thought Director:
Rodman Flender Teleplay: Larry Wilson Starring: Ernie
Hudson, Joan Chen, John Laughlin Synopsis:An egomaniacal clown
whose wife reads his mind during his act, arranges the deathof his wife's
lover, but then faces the same fate when he's involved in an accidnet
which leaves him at his wife's mercy.
Halfway Horrible Director:
Gregory Widen Teleplay: Gregory Widen Starring: Clancy
Brown, Martin Kive, Costas Mandylor, Charles Martin Smith, Jon Tenny,
Cheech Marin Synopsis:The owner of a chemical business is
forced to kill his friend to develop a preservin chemical for his personal
financial gain. unfortunately, his is haunted by his evil half.
100% Pure Horror Director:
Rodman Flender Teleplay: Rodman Flender Starring:
Bruce Davison Synopsis:An embittered wife of a soap-company
mogul decides the best way to "dissolve" their marriage is to wash that
man right out of her life - literally.
The Pit Director: John Harrison Teleplay:
John Harrison Starring: Mark Dacascos, Debbe Dunning, Marjean Holden, Stoney Jackson, Wayne Newton Synopsis:
The ultimate fighting eventof the century is about to happen in Las Vegas between the strongest fighters in the world. The 2 men are longtime rivals going head to head in a grudge match. But the real fight isn't between them, it's between their feuding wives. When the two men realize they don't hate each other, they decide to put their wives in the ring. With the help of a Las Vegas showman, they set them up as they watch them in a boxing match on live television.
Assassin Director: Martin Von
Hasselberg Teleplay: Scott Nimerfro Starring: Shelley
Hack, Corey Feldman, Jonathan Banks, Marshall Teague, Chelsea Field
Synopsis:The perfect housewife is under siege by a group of
covert operatives who think her husband is a CIA hitman gone AWOL.
Staired in Horror Director:
Stephen Hopkins Teleplay: Colman deKay and
Teller Starring: D.B. Sweeney, Rachel Ticotin, R. Lee Ermey
Synopsis:A young hood on the run from the police holes up in a
remote ante-bellum mansion - with a curse on it.
In the Groove Director:
Vincent Spano Teleplay: Colman deKay and
Teller Starring: Miguel Ferrer, Linda Douchett, Wendie Malick
Synopsis:A disc jockey at a small radio station resorts to
murder when his old writing partner and lover leads him to believe his
newfound success is being threatened by his wife.
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