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Tales from the Crypt S3E5 — The Reluctant Vampire
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Tales from the Crypt•Season 3•Episode 5

The Reluctant Vampire

7.4/10 · 1,347 votesJul 10, 199130 min

Ranked #2 of 12 in Season 3•+0.5 vs season avg

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A vampire is working at a blood bank as a night watchman. However, when the blood seems to be running low the vampire returns to getting blood the old fashion way. When the owner arrives at the vampire's lair he tries to black mail him,

Directed byElliot Silverstein
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John Kassir

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Crypt Keeper (voice)

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Elliot Silverstein

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Terry Black

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Levie Isaacks

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Vicki Huff

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Lou Angelo

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Episode Summary

"The Reluctant Vampire" is episode 5 of Tales from the Crypt season 3. It scored 7.4/10 from 1,347 votes, ranking #2 of 12 episodes this season (season average 6.9). Directed by Elliot Silverstein, it aired on July 10, 1991.

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