It's the middle of Amy Kramer's most-hated night, Family Night, where every member of the family has to share something with the others. After a home-made video of the family's most embarrasing situations put together by Amy's mischievious little brother, Jed, it's Amy's turn to share. She decides to share a ventriloquist act with her ventriloquist dummy, Dennis. However, not even halfway through the routine, Dennis loses his head. Amy complains to her father, reminding him that he told her she'd get a new dummy. So Amy does. She gets Slappy. However, after Amy reads the card of magic gibberish in Slappy's coat pocket, she's just put her family and herself in jeopardy. Because Slappy's no normal dummy. He's one that can come to life...
If you’re in search of a TV series that combines horror with just the right amount of humor, then 'Tales from the Crypt' is your ideal destination. Based on the legendary EC Comics and brought to life by showrunners William M. Gaines and Steven Dodd, this anthology series promises an unforgettable journey through chilling tales and unexpected twists. With Hollywood’s biggest names both in front and behind the camera, every episode guarantees a new story that will keep you at the edge of your seat.
Season 1 kicks off with “The Man Who Was Death,” where we meet Niles Talbot, played by William Sadler. An electrician turned executioner, Talbot finds himself taking justice into his own hands after becoming unemployed. This episode sets a thrilling tone for what’s to come—a blend of suspenseful storytelling and moral dilemmas that define much of the series.
In "And All Through The House," Christmas Eve turns bloody when a woman who has killed her husband must face an escaped maniac dressed as Santa Claus. Larry Drake’s portrayal of Santa brings a terrifying twist to holiday cheer—one that viewers won’t soon forget. Each episode delivers its own unique blend of crime, fantasy, and suspense, making it perfect for fans who enjoy psychological thrillers with a supernatural edge.