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Tales from the Crypt: Demon Knight (1995)

“Ready for your deadtime story?”

6.8/10 · 580 votes 1h 33m r ComedyThrillerHorror

#54 of 107 films from 1995 #1141 of 2885 in comedy

Directed by Ernest R. Dickerson · Written by Mark Bishop, Ethan Reiff, Cyrus Voris

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Overview

Ex-soldier Frank Brayker is the guardian of an ancient key that can unlock tremendous evil; the sinister Collector is a demon who wants the key so he can initiate the apocalypse. On the run from wicked mercenaries for almost 90 years, Brayker finally stops in at a boarding house in New Mexico where — with the help of its residents — he plans to face off against the Collector and his band of ghouls, preventing them from ever seizing the key.

Cast

Billy Zaneas The Collector
William Sadleras Frank Brayker
Jada Pinkett Smithas Jeryline
CCH Pounderas Irene
Brenda Bakkeas Cordelia
Dick Milleras Uncle Willy
Thomas Haden Churchas Roach
John Schuckas Sheriff Tupper
Gary Farmeras Deputy Bob Martel
Charles Fleischeras Wally Enfield
Tim DeZarnas Homer
Sherrie Roseas Wanda
John Kassiras Crypt Keeper (voice)
Ryan O'Donohueas Danny

Facts

Release dateJanuary 13, 1995
Runtime93 min (1h 33m) — shorter as the 1995 average of 110 min
GenresComedy, Thriller, Horror
LanguageEN
Budget$13,000,000
Box office$21,089,146 (1.6× budget)
IMDbtt0114608

More from Ernest R. Dickerson

BulletproofBulletproof1996 · ★ 5.8 · 1h 24m

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Questions

How long is Tales from the Crypt: Demon Knight?
Tales from the Crypt: Demon Knight runs 93 minutes (1h 33m).
Is Tales from the Crypt: Demon Knight worth watching?
TMDB users give it 6.8/10 across 580 votes, which places it #54 of 107 films released in 1995 in this index (top 50%) and #1141 among 2885 comedy titles.
Who directed Tales from the Crypt: Demon Knight?
Tales from the Crypt: Demon Knight was directed by Ernest R. Dickerson. Other well-rated titles by the same director: Bulletproof (1996).
Who stars in Tales from the Crypt: Demon Knight?
Billy Zane as The Collector; William Sadler as Frank Brayker; Jada Pinkett Smith as Jeryline; CCH Pounder as Irene; Brenda Bakke as Cordelia; Dick Miller as Uncle Willy.
What is Tales from the Crypt: Demon Knight rated?
It carries a r certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Tales from the Crypt: Demon Knight?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/42846.

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