Tales from the Crypt: Demon Knight

Tales from the Crypt: Demon Knight

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Directed by Ernest R. Dickerson

Produced by Tales From The Crypt Holdings, Universal Pictures

199593 min6.8 / 10

A darkly comedic horror-action romp that balances graphic supernatural violence with irreverent humor and a siege-narrative structure centered on good versus apocalyptic evil.

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.

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  • Is Tales from the Crypt: Demon Knight violent? Yes, very. More violent than 95% of films.

  • Is Tales from the Crypt: Demon Knight sad? Not especially. Less sad than 73% of films.

  • Is Tales from the Crypt: Demon Knight scary? Somewhat. More frightening than 67% of films.

  • Is Tales from the Crypt: Demon Knight easy watching? Not especially. Less comforting than 61% of films.

  • Does Tales from the Crypt: Demon Knight end with hope? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

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Love60

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