5 Major Movie Stars Who Appeared On Tales From The Crypt
Tales from the Crypt was no stranger to featuring movie stars both on-screen and behind the camera. These five A-Listers all left a real mark on the HBO series.
1. Brad Pitt, a rising star in the 1990s, appeared in Tales from the Crypt Season 4, Episode 9, "King of the Road." The episode features Pitt as Billy Drake, a street racer who challenges the town's sheriff, Joe Iceman Garrett, played by Raymond J. Barry.
2. Demi Moore, an original Brat Pack member, starred in the 1990 Season 2 premiere, "Dead Right." Moore played Cathy Finch, a vain secretary who learns her true love will be a repulsive man who will die shortly after marrying her. This episode proved to be popular among fans, with one IMDb reviewer praising Moore's performance.
3. Tom Hanks, transitioning from a beloved comedic lead to a dramatic powerhouse, made his directorial debut with Tales from the Crypt Season 4, Episode 1, "None But the Lonely Heart." Hanks not only directed the episode but also made an uncredited appearance as Baxter, a nervous video dating service owner. Hanks also played Howard Prince, a con man who targets wealthy elderly widows for their fortunes.
4. Kirk Douglas, a legendary Hollywood actor, starred in the 1991 Season 3 finale, "Yellow." Directed by Oscar-winning director Robert Zemeckis, the episode is set in the trenches of World War I and follows Douglas as a cynical soldier who encounters a mysterious German officer.
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