Synopsis
The sequel to Tales from the Crypt. Five strangers trapped in a basement vault converse about their recurring nightmares. Their stories include vampires, bodily dismemberment, east Indian mysticism, an insurance scam, and an artist who kills by painting his victims' deaths.
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Director & Writers
Roy Ward Baker
Director
Milton Subotsky
Screenplay
Al Feldstein
Story
William M. Gaines
Story
Cast
Anna Massey
Donna Rogers (segment 1 "Midnight Mess")
Terry-Thomas
Arthur Critchit (segment 2 "The Neat Job")
Glynis Johns
Eleanor Critchit (segment 2 "The Neat Job")
John Forbes-Robertson
Wilson (segment 2 "The Neat Job")
Curd Jürgens
Sebastian (segment 3 "This Trick'll Kill You")
Dawn Addams
Inez (segment 3 "This Trick'll Kill You")
Ishaq Bux
Fakir (segment 3 "This Trick'll Kill You")
Michael Craig
Maitland (segment 4 "Bargain in Death")
Edward Judd
Alex (segment 4 "Bargain in Death")
Robin Nedwell
Tom (segment 4 "Bargain in Death")
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