Tales From The Crypt
1972

The film begins with five people having a tour of the local catacombs. When they become lost, they are greeted by a mysterious hooded figure who goes by the name of the Crypt keeper. In a secret chamber, he tells each one the manner of their death. Five stories follow:-

(1.) And all through the house: Joanne Clayton murders her husband on Christmas Eve. While she tries to dispose of his body, the radio announces that a man has escaped from the lunatic asylum. She sees the maniac outside her house but cannot contact the police because of the dead body.

(2.) Reflection Of Death: When Carl Maitland leaves his wife for another woman, and they both drive off together, they are involved in a car accident. After Carl revives from the car wreckage, he later realises he is dead, and that's where the nightmare begins.

(3.) Poetic Justice: Arthur Grimsdyke, a retired garbage man, tries the patience of his neighbours by keeping dogs and entertaining children in his house. His snooty neighbours, Edward Elliott and his son James, resent him, James especially so, and they decide to get rid of him. James campaign of poison Valentines results in Arthur committing suicide. One year later James gets a surprise.

(4.) Wish You Were Here: Based on the short story "The Monkey's Paw" this segment shows the businessman Ralph Jason on the edge of financial ruin. His wife discovers a chinese figurine and wishes on it for monetary reward. When Ralph dies in a car accident, she receives insurance money. She has two wishes left! Will she choose them wisely?

(5.) Blind Alleys: Major William Rogers becomes the new director of a home for the blind. He soon begins to make several cost cutting changes, and while he lives in relative luxury, the residents experience drastic cuts in their living standards. They decide to exact a terrible revenge.

After telling each story the Crypt Keeper reveals one final shock!