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1995
Universal Double Feature DVD
I got introduced to Tales from the Crypt in the late 80s/early 90s. When the Russ Cochran reprints starting coming out. I loved them so opening night I had to see this film.
First time I saw this movie really no one in the cast stood out to me. But now I realized it has a great cast of genre vets. You get William Sadler as the titular Demon Knight. Billy Zane as the villain.Jada Pinkett as the co lead hero. CCH Pounder as the owner of the boarding house. Then the great Dick Miller as the loveable Uncle Willy. Also who can forget the amazing John Laroquette in a tiny cameo
Sadler has a key that is full of blood. And Zane is trying to get it from him. Sadler ends up taking refuge in Pounder's boarding house. And we get a fun siege film. Where Sadler and most of the rest of the cast try to keep Zane and his demons out of the house.
As with the comics,and tv show,we get a great blend of horror and comedy. And while it is a bit dated now,the film does have a fun soundtrack.
I really love how this ends and was hoping we would get more films about the Demon Knight.
It sucks the DVD has no extras. I would love to hear a cast and/or crew commentary. Plus I seem to remember hearing how at least 5 minutes had to be cut from the film to get an R rating.
Tales from the Crypt:Demon Knight gets an A-.
