By CS Films, Inc.! They were terrifying... shocking... sensational... controversial! They were the horror comics of the 1950's and they served as inspiration for a generation of writers and filmmakers, including R.L. Stine, Joel Silver, John Carpenter, and George A. Romero.  Tales from the Crypt: From Comic Books to Television tells the story of famed EC Comics publisher William M. Gaines and details the controversy which erupted a half century ago over his ground-breaking horror, crime, and science fiction comic books. Utilizing hundreds of classic comic book imagery and numerous clips from films and television series, this documentary highlights the life, death, and rebirth of the most influential comic book company of all time. Approximate running time: 56 minutes. Scheduled to ship in April 2005.
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