M. Night Shyamalan Teases "Cool and Dark" Crypt Keeper For New TALES FROM THE CRYPT
A few days ago, we wrote about how writer/director/producer M. Night Shyamalan is rebooting the classic horror anthology series Tales From The Crypt, and moving the show from HBO to TNT. The series was a beloved part of many people's childhoods, so naturally the news was met with some hesitation. While a lot of fans are still stung from Shyamalan's string of movies over the past few years, there's some hope that this might be a good fit for him, considering The Visit was a decent return to form, and Wayward Pines received a better reception than anticipated.
Bloody-Disgusting had upsetting news for fans when they reported that HBO actually owns the rights to the iconic puppet version of the show's host, The Crypt Keeper, so he won't appear on the new TNT incarnation of the show. Even John Kassir, the voice of the character, took to Twitter to voice his displeasure:
So instead of using the iconic version of the character, Bloody-Disgusting says a new version will be employed:
Instead, the new show will be highlighted by an old man with a cane, wearing a hood, and keeping warm by a fireplace.
That description is meant to align with the old EC Comics version of the character, as seen below:
/Film reached out to Shyamalan about what he plans to do with the character in the new version of the show for TNT, and Shyamalan responded:
I'd never make Tales without the CK! Will be a new take on him as the puppet is property of HBO. Promise he'll be cool and dark!
Bloody-Disgusting also heard that the new show may eschew the "new story every episode" format in favor of something more akin to American Horror Story, where a single plot plays out over the course of a season; the first season is said to revolve around voodoo in New Orleans. While that sounds like something fans might not appreciate, keep in mind that those plot details may have been associated with an older incarnation of the show that was in development a few years ago but never came to fruition.
What do you think? Are you interested in seeing a new version of The Crypt Keeper? Do you think Shyamalan is the one to revitalize this concept? Will TNT be a proper home for a horror anthology series?