The stories typically follow characters who commit a moral sin—often greed or murder—only to face an ironic, supernatural, or grisly "comeuppance". Collection Completed | Tales From the Crypt Wiki

The first season of Tales from the Crypt debuted on HBO on June 10, 1989. Based on the gruesome 1950s , the anthology series is hosted by the animatronic Crypt Keeper (voiced by John Kassir), who introduces each story with gallows humor and macabre puns. The season consists of six episodes, many of which were directed by high-profile filmmakers like Robert Zemeckis and Walter Hill. Season 1 Episode Guide