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Tales from the Crypt S2E5 — The Sacrifice

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Tales from the Crypt•Season 2•Episode 5

The Sacrifice

7.2/10 · 1,715 votesMay 15, 199028 min

Ranked #5 of 16 in Season 2•+0.3 vs season avg

Reed is a hotshot insurance agent who decides to kill his stubborn boss and marry his wife. The plan works until Reed's boss who happens to be Gloria's ex-husband arrives with pictures he has taken of the murder and blackmails Reed.

Directed byRichard Greenberg

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Cast1

John Kassir

John Kassir

Crypt Keeper (voice)

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John R. Leonetti

John R. Leonetti

Director of Photography

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Karen Rea

Casting

Ross Thomas

Ross Thomas

Screenplay

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Andrew London

Editor

Richard Greenberg

Richard Greenberg

Director

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Jonathan Elias

Original Music Composer

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Virginia Randolph-Weaver

Production Design

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Kenny Bates

Stunts

Nick Brett

Nick Brett

Stunts

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Episode Summary

"The Sacrifice" is episode 5 of Tales from the Crypt season 2. It scored 7.2/10 from 1,715 votes, ranking #5 of 16 episodes this season (season average 6.9). Directed by Richard Greenberg, it aired on May 15, 1990.

Next: E6 · For Cryin' Out Loud Best of Season 2