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Tales from the Crypt Presents:

Billy Zane (Actor), William Sadler (Actor), Ernest R. Dickerson (Director) | Rated: R (Restricted) | Format: DVD
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Director Ernest Dickerson injects a hearty dose of dark humor in this stylish comic-book horror tale. Based on the campy cable horror series (which was inspired by the 1950s E.C. comic book series of the same name), this tight, modestly budgeted little thriller stars William Sadler as an intense stranger who arrives at a run-down boarding house in flight from the Collector (a cocky, droll Billy Zane). The Collector is after an item in the stranger's possession, which turns out to be a holy relic, and when his efforts end in failure he explodes in a demonic fury that reveals his evil origins, laying siege to the house with an army of zombies and infiltrating the minds of each the boarders with insidious fantasies. It's a seedy Grand Hotel by way of The Exorcist, cooked up with plenty of gore and a smattering of sex, and served with dry wit. Dickerson effectively balances the horror and the humor, maintaining a surprising intensity and an unforced mythic dimension within lurid B-movie conventions. --Sean Axmaker

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Zane steals the show. Jan 13 2004
By Inspector Gadget
Format:DVD
I was a big fan of the Tales from the Crypt TV show. Thus, I am a big fan of this movie. It feels a lot like one of the Creepshow movies but has enough gore, humor and OTT carnage to make it stand on it's own as well as being a big screen spin-off.

Brayker (William Sadler) is a drifter who stumbles upon a lonely desert town after an explosive confrontation with The Collector (Billy Zane), a supremely evil being with Satanical powers who is desperate to get his hands on Brayker's mysterious talisman. Brayker spends the night in a shabby motel but The Collector soon turns up and unleashes hell upon the motel and it's inhabitants.

This is where the fun really kicks in. The Collector has fun enticing the residents (made up of Dick Miller, Charles Fleisher, Thomas Haden Church, Brenda Bakke, Jada Pinkett-Smith and CCH Pounder) to join him on his dark quest and steal the talisman from Brayker.

Director Ernest Dickerson (who also did Surviving the Game) does not hold back on the gore as he spoofs 1950's B-movies, honor's the TV show and pays brilliant homage to the Tales From The Crypt comic book legacy. It may seem like a cheap, horror comedy with no artistic integrity but Dickerson successfully pulls of a movie that will satisfy and entertain anyone who watches it.

Of course half of the movie's appeal lies with Billy Zane who acts out the role of The Collector with such wicked charm and delightful evil. You can tell he's having a great time and he makes a formidable villain for Sadler's dishevelled hero.

They should make more Tales From The Crypt movies, but producer's Robert Zemeckis, Gilbert Adler and Joel Silver (Walter Hill and David Giler ducked out) went on to found Dark Castle, the production company behind House on Haunted Hill, Thir13en Ghosts and Ghost Ship.

This new DVD by Universal is better than the old one from Image. This time be get the film in it's proper aspect ratio of 1.85:1 anamorphic with a Dolby 5.1 soundtrack. The old snapper case is gone and in it's place is a sturdy keep case. Demon Knight is definitely one to get.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Cheap, B-Movie Fun! April 23 2004
By nina
Format:DVD
Demon Knight is a blast which is a lot to say for a film that seems to be made on a sixty dollar budget. The special effects are nothing spectacular ( but I appreciated that more than outrageous tricks relied on by films like The Matrix ). This film is the best Tales From the Crypt episode you'll ever see. It may not be filled with the greatest acting or dialogue but it is one of the most entertaining films you'll see in a long time. I saw this in 95' and enjoyed it since then. I've just purchased the DVD and cannot wait to sample the film on high quality stock. Billy Zane shines although a lackluster Jada Pinkett should have been replaced by a more vibrant black actress such as Nia Long. Zane and Pinkett have no chemistry and it surprises that the filmmakers decided to have Pinkett be the " chosen mistress " to Billy's underlord persona. Anyway, this film has a few minor faults but nothing to make this film less than a five-star gem. A hidden jewel if I say so myself.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Tales Mar 8 2004
By The Seeker
Format:DVD
Very interesting movie. Some scenes are a bit disgusting. Nevertheless the connection of the story line with the crucifixion of Jesu-Christ is quite interesting. And maybe not so crazy after all.
A film worth seeing and thinking of. Not for children!
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2.0 out of 5 stars good guys vs demons(a real mess of a film) but i kind of enjoyed it
wow.this movie started out better than i expected,and then went
downhill quickly.the makeup effects in this woofer were pretty
pathetic,intentionally,i think. Read more
Published on Nov 14 2007 by falcon
4.0 out of 5 stars Pleasant surprise
I'm a horror movie buff, and like a movie to make me jump during the scarey scenes not make me laugh. This movie did just that. Read more
Published on Feb 25 2004 by S. M. Anderson
5.0 out of 5 stars A modern day classic
Any fan of the series can appreciate this movie. This isn't just a 90 minute episode though, a lot of thought went into the plot. Read more
Published on Feb 10 2004 by Dan Belmont
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent horror film, dreadfully underrated
Ernest Dickerson (Bones) directed this first feature length film based on HBO's Tales From the Crypt series. Read more
Published on Jan 13 2004 by N. Durham
5.0 out of 5 stars Fun and Enjoyable
Since I love horror films so much, I was skeptical when watching this at first. Because what can you expect from a popular tv series? Read more
Published on Dec 28 2003 by Elizabeth Reams
4.0 out of 5 stars Welcome Kiddies!!!
Tales From The Crypt:Demon Knight. Well, it's about the beginning of time...the world was in darkness until God said "Let there be light" then according to the movie the... Read more
Published on Nov 30 2003 by Shyblader
5.0 out of 5 stars Fasten your drool cups and carry your vomit bags! ;D
Since Halloween is only 3 weeks away, I decided that now is the time for me to review this 1995 horror flick. Read more
Published on Oct 13 2003 by Pamela Scarangello
4.0 out of 5 stars one good flick
i seen this when it first came out at the movies and still to this day i think it is a great movie.Its a shame the tales from the crypt people had to screw up what was going to be... Read more
Published on Aug 28 2003 by "highwaymen13"
5.0 out of 5 stars This movie is great!
First and for most Billy Zane is so sexy! So if you like him this is a good movie. If you like Creep show this is a good movie. If you like horror its a good movie. Read more
Published on Nov 3 2002 by "little-witch"
5.0 out of 5 stars Perfect TALES FROM THE CRYPT movie...
5 stars, do i need to say more? Billy Zane was excellent in the role as the Collector. Good special effects, lots of humor and gore... Buy it...
Published on July 11 2002 by Jon-Erik Noor
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