CREEPS OF THE CRYPT

We break down the suspenseful Tales from the Crypt episode Came the Dawn, exploring the twists in this classic horror story. In this episode of Creeps of the Crypt, we analyze the comic book panels and unsettling situations featured in season 5, episode 10. We examine how the narrative unfolds and discuss the specific suspense elements that make this entry stand out for fans of the anthology series. Our breakdown offers a clear look at the plot points and stylistic choices that defined this memorable installment. Whether you are a long-time viewer or new to the series, this review highlights what makes these horror episodes so enduring. We evaluate the storytelling techniques used to create such a haunting atmosphere. Subscribe for monthly Tales from the Crypt breakdowns, and tell us in the comments if you think this episode holds up as one of the best in the series.

Join our Tales from the Crypt review of Creep Course, the 90s horror episode featuring Anthony Michael Hall and a mummy. In this episode of Creeps of the Crypt, we break down the events of season 5, episode 9. A bookish student helps an athlete cheat on an Egyptology midterm, only to stumble into a deadly trap involving an ancient mummy in the professor's basement. We discuss the direction by Jeffrey Boam and the performances that make this a standout entry. As a dedicated horror podcast, we dissect the scares, the plot holes, and why this specific episode remains a fan favorite of the series. Subscribe for weekly deep dives into every episode, and let us know your favorite season 5 moment in the comments below.  S5E9: "Creep Course" Original Air Date: November 10, 1993 Starring: Anthony Michael Hall, Nina Siemaszko, Jeffrey Jones Directed by: Jeffrey Boam Written by: Jeffrey Boam A bookish college student agrees to help a star athlete cheat on an Egyptology midterm, only to find herself trapped in her professor's basement with an ancient mummy that may be more than legend. 

S5E8: "Well Cooked Hams"
Original Air Date: November 3, 1993
Starring: Billy Zane, Martin Sheen & Maryam D'Abo
Directed by: Elliot Silverstein
Written by: Andrew Kevin Walker
A ruthless young magician steals a legendary death trick to surpass his vanished mentor, but a betrayed assistant and a shadowy rival know the box's real price.
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S5E7: "House of Horror" Original Air Date: October 27, 1993 Starring, Wil Wheaton, Kevin Dillon & Meredith Salenger Written by, Bob Gale Directed by, Bob Gale Three pledges for a fraternity on probation run by a soft-spoken leader and his 2 sidekicks are visited by a beautiful young sorority gal, who's looking for a frat to pledge her own sorority ends up tagging along with the pledges to an abandoned house where an urban legend murder took place years before. Led by the obnoxious pledge master, the trio of pledges must enter the house and pass each test given to them. The question is ; will they survive?

S5E5: "People Who Live In Brass Hearses" Original Air Date: October 13, 1993 Starring, Bill Paxton, Brad Dourif, Lainie Kazan & Michael Lerner Written by, Scott Nimerfro Directed by, Russell Mulcahy
A hot-tempered convict with a butter addiction tries to get revenge, with the help of his mentally challenged brother, on the ice cream trucker who was responsible for his arrest, unaware the driver also has a dark secret too.

S5E4: "Food For Thought" Original Air Date: October 6, 1993 Written by, Larry Wilson Directed by, Rodman Flender
A psychic clown and part-time cook who abuses his assistant and wife learns that she is having an affair with a fire eater and plans to runs off with him.
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S5E3: "Forever Ambergris"
Original Air Date: October 2, 1993
Written by, Scott Rosenberg
Directed by, Gary Fleder
A jaded, has-been photographer plots the demise of his younger, talented protégé when they go on assignment in Central America.
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S5E2: "As Ye Sow" Original Air Date: October 2, 1993 Written by, Ron Finley Directed by, Kyle MacLachlan Wealthy and successful middle-aged businessman Leo Burns suspects that his much younger wife Bridget is having an extramarital affair. Leo hires sleazy private investigator G.G. Devoe to find out the identity of Bridget's lover. Join Our PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/CreepsoftheCrypt

S5E1: "Death of Some Salesmen"
Original Air Date: October 2, 1993
Written by, Gilbert Adler & A L Katz
Directed by, Gilbert Adler
A conniving con-man posing as a salesman gets more than he bargained for when he comes knocks at the door of the wrong family.