The Crypt Keeper to Host AMC’s FearFest; See the Full Schedule

Get ready to scream, kiddies, because AMC has announced that the Crypt Keeper will host this year’s AMC FearFest!

That’s right. The iconic ghoul created for HBO’s Tales from the Crypt series and voiced by John Kassir is set to chop it up for a full month on AMC as he delivers all sorts of bloody tales.

Greg Nicotero (Creepshow) re-created the legendary puppet for a ghoulish refresh. In collaboration with AMC Global Media’s Content Room, Nicotero directed the Crypt Keeper segments for “FearFest” with Kassir providing the signature cackle and wit that cemented the Crypt Keeper’s legacy. The on-air hosting segments mark the first time in 30 years that new Tales From the Crypt content will be available to fans since the series ended in 1996. 

Said Nictoero, “What a great honor and privilege to re-create this iconic character and get a chance to revisit some of his clever quips and puns with John Kassir again reprising his role. Having the chance to re-create Kevin Yagher’s amazing puppet at my studio KNB EFX and get the opportunity to ‘direct him’ in a series of FearFest spots was like going back in time and I couldn’t be more pleased with the outcome.” 

Added Kim Granito, chief marketing officer for AMC Global Media, “FearFest has long been one of AMC’s most beloved horror traditions, and we couldn’t be happier to resurrect the Crypt Keeper as this year’s master of ‘scary-monies’ as we celebrate 30 years of FearFest. Revived by Greg Nicotero, a master of special effects and genre storytelling, the Crypt Keeper will give fans a fresh and wickedly fun gateway into our incredible horror library.”

In addition to marathons of Tales from the Crypt, FearFest programming highlights include seasonal favorites and nostalgic franchises such as  Halloween, A Nightmare on Elm Street, Friday the 13th, Final Destination, Insidious and the Stephen King library including It (2017), IT the mini-series, The Shining, Misery and Christine, as well as the AMC premiere of , AMC+’s new supernatural thriller , starring Carrie-Anne Moss ( Films, ), Noah Reid (, ) and Hudson Williams (), plus themed marathons, such as “Fear the 80s” (, , , etc.), “Creature Feature” (, , , etc.) and more.