Screen Rant argues that the original 1950s EC Comics anthology 'Tales From the Crypt' is the greatest horror anthology ever, exceeding its famous TV adaptation and influencing decades of horror.
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01Summary
- 01The EC Comics series 'Tales From the Crypt' was published from 1950 to 1955.
- 02The Cryptkeeper first appeared in EC's 'Crime Patrol' before becoming the figurehead for 'Tales From the Crypt'.
- 03The US Senate Subcommittee on Juvenile Delinquency investigated EC Comics, leading to the Comics Code and cancellation of the horror titles.
- 04The HBO TV show 'Tales From the Crypt' aired from 1989 to 1996 and helped establish HBO original programming.
- 05The complete run of EC's 'Tales From the Crypt' is now available in collected editions.
02Why it matters
This matters because the original comic laid the groundwork for modern horror in film and television, achieving a level of shock and influence that still resonates in the genre today.
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