13. "Loved to Death" • "Carrion Death" with Dr Simon Brown
The mausoleum has opened its gates for Season 3. To begin, we’re tracking two gruesome stories that shift from the claustrophobic corridors of a sinister apartment block to the scorching, unforgiving sands of a barren desert.
We’re back, boils and ghouls! The mausoleum has opened its gates for Season 3 of our Tales From The Crypt retrospective coverage. To begin, we’re tracking two gruesome stories that shift from the claustrophobic corridors of a sinister apartment block to the scorching, unforgiving sands of a barren desert.
And our returning guest is writer and academic Dr Simon Brown...
~ [ 00:00:25 ] "Loved to Death"
We kick things off with a cautionary tale about being careful what you wish for. Edward (Andrew McCarthy) is a frustrated, struggling writer who's infatuated with his beautiful neighbour, Miranda (Mariel Hemingway). Desperate to win her affections after a series of rejections, Edward turns to his enigmatic landlord (David Hemmings), who hooks him up with a mysterious and potent love potion...
~ [ 00:28:40 ] "Carrion Death"
Next, we head out into the blistering heat where a ruthless escaped convict (Kyle MacLachlan), is making a frantic dash for the Mexican border with a bag full of stolen loot. But his desperate bid for freedom is abruptly halted by a relentless cop (George DelHoyo), leading to a brutal desert showdown...
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- Theme Music: 'Hydra' by Dream Cave (via Epidemic Sound)
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