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DEATH LIVES in the Vault of Horror!
Five people find themselves in a tomb. The Crypt keeper explains why they are there through a series of frightening stories. Based on the classic comic book.
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Joan Collins
Joanne Clayton
Peter Cushing
Arthur Edward Grimsdyke
Roy Dotrice
Charles Gregory
Richard Greene
Ralph Jason
Ian Hendry
Carl Maitland
Patrick Magee
George Carter
Barbara Murray
Enid Jason
Nigel Patrick
Maj. William Rogers
Robin Phillips
James Elliot
Ralph Richardson
The Crypt Keeper
Geoffrey Bayldon
Guide
Martin Boddey
Husband
Chloe Franks
Daughter
Oliver MacGreevy
Maniac
Susan Denny
Wife
Angela Grant
Susan
David Markham
Father
Robert Hutton
Neighbour
Harry Locke
Harry the Cook
Kay Adrian
Mrs Davies
Frank Forsyth
Tramp
Louis Mansi
Blind Man
Bart Allison
Blind Man
John Barrard
Blind Man
Carl Bernard
Blind Man
Robin Burns
Blind Man
Hugo de Vernier
Blind Man
Chris Gannon
Blind Man
George Herbert
Blind Man
Ernest C. Jennings
Blind Man
Bartlett Mullins
Blind Man
Bert Palmer
Blind Man
Carlos Baker
Mrs Adrian's Son
Dan Caulfield
Postman
Melinda Clancy
Helen Carter
Paul Clere
Maitland's Son
Sharon Clere
Maitland's Daughter
Clifford Earl
Police Sergeant
Edward Evans
Constable Ramsey
Peter Fraser
Motorist
Irene Gawne
Mrs Phelps
Stafford Medhurst
Mrs Phelps' Son
Robert Rietti
Radio Newscaster (voice)
Len Saunders
Old Man
Ann Sears
Helen Carter's Mother
Jayne Sofiano
Secretary
Peter Thomas
Pallbearer
Graham Tonbridge
Pallbearer
Tony Wall
Attendant
Hedgar Wallace
Detective
Manning Wilson
Vicar
Fred Wood
Mortician
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- Release Date 03/09/1972
- Language English
- Director Freddie Francis
- Editor Teddy Darvas
- Cinematographer Norman Warwick
- Producers Milton Subotsky, Max Rosenberg
- Companies Amicus Productions, Metromedia Producers Corporation
| Country | Date | Format | Certification |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | Mar 9, 1972 | Theatrical | PG |
| SE | Sep 11, 1972 | Theatrical | — |
| United Kingdom | Oct 1, 1972 | Theatrical | — |
| Germany | Jan 18, 1973 | Theatrical | — |
| PT | Mar 8, 1973 | Theatrical (Fantasporto - Festival Internacional de Cinema do Porto) | M/16 |
| France | Feb 13, 1974 | Theatrical | 12 |
| United Kingdom | Jan 31, 1988 | Physical (VHS) | 18 |
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