The episode with Morton Downey Jr investigating a haunted house through tabloid show was a personal favorite.

I think the quality of the DVD works in its favour as it adds to the dark, gritty 'I shouldn't be watching this' vibe.

DVDs are not obsolete! It’s thriving in the horror collecting community! 💀

"Are there even any more DVD players that you can buy?" Yes. Every single Blu Ray player. If you get a good one, like a high end Panasonic, it does a decent job at upscaling the footage to HD. A lot of my DVDs are pretty decent watched on my 4k TV. But I get your point. It would be far better to have a native HD copy.

Thank you! I’ve always wondered why this show isn’t streaming anywhere! Not even on HBO Max!!! It’s insane!

Honestly, some blu ray players have a good up scaling function for DVDs. It may not look the absolute best, but it’s not going to be like watching a VHS.

All 7 seasons were available on bluray in limited Mediabooks here in Germany 6 years ago. Still available on ebay from 90€ up.

can't believe they also kiddified it w/ the animated version. 😂 I loved the 90s. I really should get around to getting those DVDs

This show is what introduced me to anthologies. Glad I still at least have my DVD's

The best TV show ever. How much does this show mean to both my wife and I? The officiant for our wedding was the voice of the Cryptkeeper, John Kassir

It’s been claimed multiple times over the years that the original film source elements no longer exist (HBO carelessly discarded them in the 90’s) which could prove to be difficult for a 4K remaster. Yes while there are fan made 4K upscales on YT that are pretty decent, but that’s also as good as it can get with a legit studio 4K or even bluray for this particular property. There’s also the rights nightmare with so many actors, writers, directors, producers involved that it makes me grateful we got the full series on dvd when we did. Especially considering how the quality (physical and content) dipped significantly with each subsequent set due to the sales, we were lucky to get all the seasons as it was obvious they began to cut costs in order to get the whole series out on dvd. Some shows would often be released on dvd/bluray and then remaining seasons canceled due to poor sales.

I own the DVD box set. A Blu-ray would be great, but I'd rather have the DVDs than nothing at all. Other 90's shows like The Wonder Years, My So Called Life, Eerie Indiana, Saved by the Bell, got the DVDs, etc. I've just accepted the fact that these will likely not get a Blu-ray, if they do it'll be a nice surprise lol.

I hope the narrator and/or writer realize that finding something to play a DVD is extremely easy, as all Blu Ray and 4K players also play DVD. Most 4K players even upscale the quality as much as the constraints of DVD will allow

I own the dvds and have actually been doing a full rewatch the last few months. Boy do the transfers look like traaaaaaash. A nice, cleaned up Blu-ray would be nice.

Ummm, whose bluray player doesn't ALSO play DVDs as a basic feature? That whole complaint sounded ridiculously uninformed

Thankfully, I picked up all the DVDs through the Edward McKay used book and media store and kept them into my own personal Crypt.

DVDs work in a Blu-ray player. And also work in a 4K player. I'm surprised you don't know this. 🤷

Stop acting like DVD is total and utter trash and unwatchable. Is it 4k? No. But that does not mean it is unwatchable. This is an amazing show and should be watched. It is a whos who of the time. Buy the dvd set you will not be disappointed.

I got all seven seasons of tales from the crypt on DVD 📀 and I like to see it on blu-ray. 😀👍

A few years ago, NECA said they reached out to the rights holder about doing Crypt Keeper figures but did not get a response.

I'm still missing seasons 6 and 7. I don't mind watching DVDs but some of these old shows just get downright expensive, assuming you can even find them.

This show was so influential to my childhood! It's one of the main reasons I am the way I am 😂

When I Was Younger I Didn't Have HBO I Didn't Get Cable Until 1995/96 At The Time. And When Fox Aired Tales From The Crypt Around That Time I Was So Excited. And I Also They Aired It Again On FearNet A Few Decades Later Now That i have All Seven Seasons Of TFTC On DVD It's Horror Nostalgia At It's Finest. It Would Make Me Smile If We Get A Reboot Of The Series But At Least We Still Have Creepshow.

Top 3 tales from the crypt episodes for me were all through the house, dig that cat... he's real gone and the switch. The show was awesome!

Actually going to a zenith box tv makes tons of damn sense if you wanna play Super Nintendo and Sega without lag or ugly stretching. In fact, these old DVDs watched on that TV would still look great by hiding the blemishes revealed trying to blow up DVD quality nowadays.

I'm fine with not having Tales From The Crypt reboot because I feel like the Creepshow TV series is a good spiritual successor. I only hope we get a blu-ray box set some day.

As a general fan of physical media, mainly on the music side, the silly question of "Where can you even buy a DVD player these days?" that you utter is answered in your own wish for a blu-ray edition. That's because it's not uncommon knowledge that blu-ray players also play DVDs, and CDs for that matter. Crypt as a series was ok, I have all the "obsolete" DVDs, but couldn't tell you when the last time was that I watched them. Maybe I'm just outgrowing this stuff in my old age. I recently started watching one of my Tales From The Darkside DVDs and got bored after a couple of episodes.

I Still Remember that Intro... I was scared as a little child

I got all seven seasons on my prime account. I purchased them a while ago when they were available to buy.

Whats the song at the end??

I keep looking through the comments and seeing people talk about how terrifying the crypt keeper was. I was never terrified. He wasn't pleasant looking of course, but he never scared me. Still though, I tuned-in for this show every week. One of the best shows of the 90s.

You mentioned the potential rights issue regarding EC comics, but I'm wondering if there's also other licensing issues like music used in the series, because that has stalled the progress of many series releases over the years. Also, what format is the original show stored in? They might have filmed most of it and edited on tape, which can make remastering a lot more expensive. If the film doesn't exist anymore, the tape would almost definitely not be HD quality. It could pretty much be confined to lo-fi. "Are there even any more dvd players you can buy..." dude seriously? Even in my little college town I could go to Best Buy right now and get a dvd-specific player, not to mention the obvious: blu-ray players including 4k will also play DVDs. We all know 'higher resolution is better when it's better' but we are currently experiencing a crisis of availability for physical media, and it's really a lousy time to add fuel to that fire with comments like "Who would want to watch a DVD anyway..." when everything you're saying otherwise points to 'this will never come out on blu-ray and maybe not even streaming'.

I know the focus on this is on the tv show, but saying EC comics got 'ostracized from the public" is putting it mildly. Basically a book came out blaming juvenile delinquency on comic books, especially EC comics. McCarthyism era congressional hearings were held on possibly the government censoring comics. Comics publishers said they'd censor themselves, forming the Comics Code Authority of America. IIRC the original person as the head of the code had some very strong government connections too. The CCAoA sets up rules that are very much aimed against EC comics. Right down to rules like "you can't use Crypt or Horror in the title of your comic" EC did try to adapt, focusing more on their sci-fi comics, but when they pubished an anti-segregation story called "Judgement Day" in 1955 (pre-Rosa Parks) the CCA literally told them they couldn't have a big reveal at the end of the comic that the protagonist was a black man. EC comics stopped making comics, but William Gaines did find more success in magazines. MAD Magazine in particular. But yeah, if you've ever wondered why from 1954 comics were so constrained. Single issue stories, very pro government, even Batman basically being deputized as an officer and all? It's all because the CCA pretty much demanded those things. Comics "weren't poltiical" back in the day because they were heavily censored. Marvel stopped submitting to the CCA in 2001, DC & even Archie comics did the same in 2011, which pretty much killed it.

If nothing else, they could at least give us the show on SDBD with proper chapter stops, intros on every episode, etc. However, from my understanding, the rights issues are with the ability to make a new show if they wanted to use the Kassir Crypt Keeper. WB owns the HBO show for video distribution though, so they can release it on any format they want. The problem is getting WB to fork over the money to remaster the show. Maybe some day someone like Shout! Factory will save us and license it from them and do their own remaster.

As a child (7-10trs old), I was TERRIFIED of the Crypt Keeper. Literally the subject of all my childhood nightmares BUT... I loved the rest of the show! My parents would tape the episodes and edit out the Crypt Keeper parts for me

I'm still surprised this isn't available to stream on MAX (some episodes are on KZfaq thankfully).

I still remember stopping at a Big Lots! in Medford Oregon on the drive down to San Diego Comic Con 2009. They had nearly every season of Tales from the Crypt on DVD $2.99. I filled my trunk.

Not sure why people fondly remember the Chiller channel, it was censored beyond Disney levels.

I loved this show growing up. It was so dark and twisted. I will always love the christmas cd they put out with songs like "Juggle Bills" and "Deck the halls with parts of Charlie".

This and the reboot we never got since 10+ years ago what with Tales of the crypt with this technical difficulties on this property i still what at on Blu-ray im getting the DVD box set if i can i can find it at my local Goodwill and enjoy this series on this box until i get old great video joblo i want to see this show on Blu-ray and also Happy 35th anniversary to Tales of the crypt thank you for this video.

Oh shit, I'm totally gonna look for those DVDs, sounds like a binge night will be pretty badass

I would love to see TFTC streaming but I own all the seasons so at least I can watch it anytime.

In the UK it doesnt even have a DVD release

Christmas episode is my favorite too, the two versions, the OG of Joan Collins is really good too. Tales from the crypt is a classic, even on Tiny Toons there was a parody as a Halloween special. Guess Creepshow was easier to revive, lol.

Its crazy that one of the most popular horror series that fans are begging to pay money for can't get a re-release because of all the legal stuff. This show is basically what got me into horror as a kid. Something about staying up late to catch it on HBO was just a whole vibe in the 90s.

Even though we're not gonna be getting a remastered blu-ray set of Tales of the Crypt series. I still got my original DVD set Vol.1-7.

It's not stuck on DVD. The show is available on Blu-ray in Germany: "Geschichten aus der Gruft - Die Komplette Serie". 93 episodes on 7 discs.

Dvds are still awesome just yesterday I got "my cousin Vinnie" for 20 cents and "drag me to hell " for 15

My Brother's Keeper is my favorite episode that i can remember off the top of my head. They did so good at giving me the feeling of claustrophobia and that need to get free

I think shitting on dvd is a bit unfair tnh. It’s not like the dvd transfer is poor or the series is incomplete as so many other boxsets are even today. Hell, even series like the 90s Xmen have several episodes removed from disney+ because they would be unacceptable by today’s standards and TFTC would fall victim to that just as easily. I’ll stick with my dvd set.

I bought the complete series box years ago but never opened it, on Halloween I finally did and it was nostalgic af lol, I’m only through the first 2 discs but I’m gonna make it part of my Halloween every time now. Did y’all ever see TALES FROM THE HOOD, I watch that every year too.

All current consoles play DVDs, and the previous generation as well, so getting a dvd player isn't difficult.😁

This needs to be on HBO max😊

Is bluray going to be a better experience though? While it is nice to see older shows in HD, they are different than movies in that they were specifically made for standard def tvs. HD might expose some makeup effects, etc and actually make the show a little less enjoyable.

I still collect DVDs and watch all the time. I've never felt the need for super duper even betterer hi deff. Maybe because I grew up on grainy broadcast TV and VHS. DVD's still seem clear enough for me. I don't stream, I like owning what I pay for on physical media.

I'm happy with my DVD collection. I've still never paid for streaming.

The intro was all miniature until they got to the crypt keeper . I love practical effects.

This just reminds me of why we will never get that tv series WEREWOLF on a dvd or blue ray release, too much legality. If they know the fans want it, why not re-release it? They will still make a profit.

Rights issues definitely, it's why when Spirit Halloween did a Cryptkeeper halloween prop they used an existing animatronic Cryptkeeper from Spencer's Gifts and didn't give it Kassir's voice.

The Crypt Keeper has a great run. Now would be the perfect time to work on either the Vault of Horror or Haunt of Fear series. Worry about bringing Tales from the Crypt coming to BD later!!! BD players play DVD and upscales it, duh

Why haven't we got a goosebumps complete series box?

Aww, 89 was the year I entered the world😢 damn I'm getting old.

I was just asking this the other day. I have the 20 year old DVDs. I'd buy a blu ray update immediately.

My bluray player, does a little bit of upscaling. I still pop in DVDs from timw to time, and they arent unwatchable. I do have all 7 seasons of TFTC on DVD. Which is okay w/ me for the time being.

Does... does the narrator not realize that DVDs play in modern day blu-ray and 4K players?

I just bought the series on dvd on eBay!!! I watched this as a kid and loved it!!!

I'm more offended that tales from the crypt isn't available on HBO max. Good video. Love thus franchise

It's bizarre that HBOMax can't show an HBO show.

It's a favorite, thanks for the insight, glad I own the DVD collection.

If creepshow can comeback then why not tales from the crypt and tales from the darkside as well as monsters? We need a revival of these shows

Tales from the Crypt did have one of best tv openings in tv history in my opinion and I believe it would have not been as affective if it wasn’t for that awesome theme.

There actually is a Blu-ray of TFTC in Germany but it's still only standard definition; a very common practice in Europe because you can basically fit an entire SD season on one disc.

These rights calamities could be avoided if they were addressed at the beginning of the series run in contract negotiations.

The rights are in limbo

This show never got a dvd release in the UK. Some episodes were released on vhs back in the 90s but that's it. I think there is a Spanish R2 release but it's usually quite expensive.

So I just noticed this, but is that Gerrit Graham electrocution scene supposed to be a nod to Phantom of the Paradise?

Most blu ray players also support dvds as well. No need for a dedicated DVD player

I dunno man. I love my tales from the crypt dvds. I feel like the super, super crisp definition of Blu-ray starts to reveal some of the flaws of the dated practical effects in certain older features.

I am really happy they did not let Shyamalan touch it though. He would not have been a good choice. They need someone who would get the comedy and campy side. Seth Rogen , Kevin Smith, and Eli Roth would be my choices All three together would be pretty awesome.

Shyamalan was set to helm a new Crypt series. There is even a trailer. The comments in that video are all people saying to keep Shyamalan far away from the franchise and don't let him anywhere near Tales From the Crypt.

Like all TV at that time, the show was edited on videotape. An HD transfer would be difficult and costly, that's why it hasn't happened. If it was cheap and easy, the rights would have been sorted out long ago.

Hey, if there’s no other releases out, I’m happy with the DVD box set at least I get to see it and on it and watch it anytime I want nothing wrong with that

I remember it was July 2005 that S1 dropped, then October 2005 was S2, and I think April 2006 S3…..how is that 18 years ago?!?!

one of my all-time fave shows 🤘

We need this show on Netflix and remastered!

Much to my shock, I’m buying DVDs again to get these TV shows and movies that just aren’t available in any other format or even streaming.

Death of Some Salesman, episode with Tim Curry. Terrifying🤘

I traded my DVD collection for BD collection and my BD library dwarfs my DVD and LD library. BD is simply a better format, however I'm not trading BD for 4K Ultra BD, I'll just buy select 4K Ultra BD movies such as John Carpenter's The Thing, Blade Runner, Alien & Aliens, The Terminator, Predator etc. Truth be told, BD is damn good, and many movies I have likely won't be made on 4K Ultra BD. Anime stuff in particular BD is the best you'll get with exception to movies like AKIRA 4K Ultra BD. BD is likely over with exception of Limited Run print of movies such as like Godzilla Minus One, get DVD + BD or BD + 4K Ultra and Steelbooks and such, they will cost because those who want that will pay, myself included. This also applies to physical videogames which is also dying with the DVD, BD/4K UBD market but with enough buying power to make limited campaigns of physical prints. TftC needs at least a BD print, it needs that at least, as well as streaming on HBO Max.

When are they gonna release "Perversions of Science" in ANY format????🤷🤷🤷

I keep meaning to buy this collection, but I know I won't watch it because when I go home, I fall down the KZfaq rabbit hole. It's ironic. To watch every episode of this show ( and others), I'd have to unsubscribe to every KZfaq channel I watch. Including this one.

You can find full episodes here, on KZfaq.

It was like 2006 when Big lots was selling seasons for ~$5 or so.

I’ve bought 5-6 DVD boxed sets in the last couple months. I’ve got a Sony BluRay player that upscales DVD’s. I’m fine with owning Tales from the Crypt on DVD. At least I can watch it whenever I want.

Dvd ain't obsolete 😂. Blu-ray is fading out faster. Dvd copy of almost anything is easier to find. Watch your Dvd and be glad you even have it.

Was too young to watch these as a kid, now as a collector I wonder if I should buy the DVDs as it sounds like I’ll never get a set of 4K is a blue rays

I wish they would remaster this and Freddy’s Nightmares. You can at least find some episodes of Tales online but Nightmares is almost impossible these days. I’d love to see one of my favorite Tales episodes (Til Death) in full HD some day.

Um...every 4k or bluray player plays dvds....anyone can plan dvds with any disc device

Did they use HD equipment to film a 90s TV Show? I don't want this show to be artificially "enhanced"

Even if HBO/WB don't have production rights to make more TFTC, they would still have distribution rights for the TV series. The two movies got Blu-ray releases. As long as they have the original film elements and incentive then a Blu-ray release is possible.

An appropriately cautionary tale about greed. If you demand too much you end up getting nothing.