Tales from the Crypt S2E8 — The Ventriloquist's Dummy

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Tales from the Crypt•Season 2•Episode 8

The Ventriloquist's Dummy

7.0/10 · 1,553 votesJun 5, 199024 min

Ranked #8 of 16 in Season 2•+0.1 vs season avg

A ventriloquist seeks out his old hero, Ingels, who he always admired. He soon meets up with his ventriloquist dummy Morty and discovers a shocking secret.

Directed byRichard Donner

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Cast1

John Kassir

John Kassir

Crypt Keeper (voice)

Crew9

Richard Donner

Richard Donner

Director

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Stephen Semel

Editor

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Tim Suhrstedt

Director of Photography

Miles Goodman

Miles Goodman

Original Music Composer

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Virginia Randolph-Weaver

Production Design

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Gail Levin

Casting

Frank Darabont

Frank Darabont

Screenplay

J.P. Romano

J.P. Romano

Stunt Double

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Phil Adams

Stunt Double

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Episode Summary

"The Ventriloquist's Dummy" is episode 8 of Tales from the Crypt season 2. It scored 7.0/10 from 1,553 votes, ranking #8 of 16 episodes this season (season average 6.9). Directed by Richard Donner, it aired on June 5, 1990.

Next: E9 · Judy, You're Not Yourself Today Best of Season 2