# Bacardí and AMC Resurrect Crypt Keeper

> Bacardí and AMC bring back Crypt Keeper for FearFest 2026 after 30-year absence.
- Title: Bacardí and AMC Resurrect Crypt Keeper · Adweek | Shortify
- Summary: Bacardí and AMC bring back Crypt Keeper for FearFest 2026 after 30-year absence. Bacardí and AMC resurrected the Crypt Keeper for AMC's FearFest 2026…
- Keywords: amc, bacardi, crypt keeper, fearfest, tales from the crypt, shudder, amc plus, halloween, ninty, greg nicotero, john kassir, michael digiacomo
- Source: Adweek — https://adweek.com/convergent-tv/how-bacardi-and-amc-resurrected-the-crypt-keeper-after-30-years
- Author: Bill Bradley
- Published: 2026-10-08T12:00:00+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: amc, bacardi, crypt keeper, fearfest, tales from the crypt, shudder, amc plus, halloween, ninty, greg nicotero, john kassir, michael digiacomo
## Crypt Keeper Returns
AMC and Bacardí resurrected the Crypt Keeper for FearFest 2026 after a 30-year absence.
## Original Voice Artist Returns
John Kassir, the Crypt Keeper's original voice artist, returns to host FearFest 2026.
## Five New Vignettes
AMC and Bacardí will release five Crypt Keeper vignettes across linear and social platforms.
## All Seven Seasons Streaming
All seven seasons of Tales From the Crypt are now streaming on AMC+ and Shudder for the first time.
## Bacardí VP on Partnership
Lisa Pfenning, VP for Bacardí Rum in North America, said the partnership shares values like self-expression and good humor.
## AMC Marketing Lead
Mike DiGiacomo, head of integrated marketing and Content Room, AMC Global Media, said the partnership started quickly in early 2026.
## Greg Nicotero Updates Look
Greg Nicotero, horror effects master and Walking Dead director, updated the Crypt Keeper's look for the partnership.
## Future Plans Unclear
Bacardí VP Lisa Pfenning said the Crypt Keeper may return next Halloween but future plans remain silent.
## Key takeaway

Bacardí and AMC resurrected the Crypt Keeper for AMC's FearFest 2026 anniversary after 30 years, with five new vignettes and all seven Tales From the Crypt seasons streaming.