The Vault of Horror
“Everything that makes life worth leaving!”
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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About The Vault of Horror
The Vault of Horror is a 1973 English-language horror film directed by Roy Ward Baker. The cast is led by Anna Massey, Terry-Thomas, Glynis Johns. It has a runtime of 1h 27m. Viewers rate it 6.4/10 across 200 ratings.
The Vault of Horror was produced by Amicus Productions and Metromedia Producers Corporation and made in United Kingdom and United States of America. It was released on March 16, 1973, and carries a R certification.
- Director
- Roy Ward Baker
- Writers
- Milton Subotsky, William M. Gaines, Al Feldstein
- Release date
- March 16, 1973
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- R
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United Kingdom, United States of America
- Production
- Amicus Productions, Metromedia Producers Corporation
The Vault of Horror cast & crew
The Vault of Horror was directed by Roy Ward Baker and written by Milton Subotsky, William M. Gaines, and Al Feldstein.
The cast features Anna Massey as Donna Rogers (segment 1 "Midnight Mess"), Terry-Thomas as Arthur Critchit (segment 2 "The Neat Job"), Glynis Johns as Eleanor Critchit (segment 2 "The Neat Job"), John Forbes-Robertson as Wilson (segment 2 "The Neat Job"), Curd Jürgens as Sebastian (segment 3 "This Trick'll Kill You"), and Dawn Addams as Inez (segment 3 "This Trick'll Kill You").
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Douglas Gamley, cinematography is by Denys N. Coop, and it was produced by Charles W. Fries and Milton Subotsky.
Is The Vault of Horror worth watching?
The Vault of Horror holds an audience score of 6.4/10 from 169 ratings, a solidly received horror films.
At 1h 27m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy horror, The Vault of Horror is worth a place on your watchlist.
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Cast of The Vault of Horror
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")
Geoffrey Davies
Jerry (segment 4 "Bargain in Death")
Tom Baker
Moore (segment 5 "Drawn and Quartered")
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The Vault of Horror — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The Vault of Horror in United States?
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▸What language is The Vault of Horror in?
The Vault of Horror is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is The Vault of Horror?
The Vault of Horror runs 1 hours 27 minutes (87 minutes).
▸What is The Vault of Horror rated?
The Vault of Horror is rated R. It holds a 6.4/10 audience score from 169 ratings.
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