Tales from the Crypt: Demon Knight (1995): cast, story & where to watch
1995 · Film · ★ 6.8
Released in 1995, Tales from the Crypt: Demon Knight is a comedy, thriller and horror film directed by Ernest R. Dickerson, running about 92 minutes. “Ready for your deadtime story?” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Ex-soldier Frank Brayker is the guardian of an ancient key that can unlock tremendous evil; the sinister Collector is a demon who wants the key so he can initiate the apocalypse. On the run from wicked mercenaries for almost 90 years, Brayker finally stops in at a boarding house in New Mexico where — with the help of its residents — he plans to face off against the Collector and his band of ghouls, preventing them from ever seizing the key.
Who’s in it. Tales from the Crypt: Demon Knight stars Billy Zane as The Collector, William Sadler as Frank Brayker, Jada Pinkett Smith as Jeryline and Brenda Bakke as Cordelia, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, Tales from the Crypt: Demon Knight has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $21.1M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Starz Apple TV Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Tales from the Crypt: Demon Knight page.
If you liked it. Fans of Tales from the Crypt: Demon Knight tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Tales from the Crypt: Demon Knight (1995)?
- In US, Tales from the Crypt: Demon Knight is available to stream on Starz Apple TV Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Tales from the Crypt: Demon Knight worth watching?
- Tales from the Crypt: Demon Knight holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, thriller and horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Tales from the Crypt: Demon Knight?
- Tales from the Crypt: Demon Knight stars Billy Zane, William Sadler, Jada Pinkett Smith, Brenda Bakke and CCH Pounder.
- When was Tales from the Crypt: Demon Knight released?
- Tales from the Crypt: Demon Knight was released in 1995, with a runtime of about 92 minutes.