Episode 1: The Man Who Was Death (Tales From the Crypt S1E1)

It Hails From The Crypt · Jul 7, 2026 · 1h 6m

Hosts Frederick Schroeder and Tim Loughran kick off It Hails From the Crypt with a discussion of the history of EC Comics and “The Man Who Was Death,” the first episode of HBO’s Tales from the Crypt. We examine Walter Hill’s direction, William Sadler’s memorable performance, the EC Comics story that inspired the episode, and how the show evolved from page to screen. Plus, our latest horror recommendations and a look ahead at what’s to come as we journey through the entire series.