Ep 2. Only Skin Deep

Tales From the Crypt was a popular horror anthology series that premiered on HBO in the late 1980s and ran for seven seasons. Each episode featured a different horror story, often with a twist ending, and was introduced by the Crypt Keeper, a macabre puppet voiced by John Kassir.

Season 6, episode 2 of Tales From the Crypt is titled "Only Skin Deep". The episode begins with a young woman named Cindy (played by Sherrie Rose) who is obsessed with her looks. Despite being involved with a wealthy man named Ralph (played by Tony Goldwyn), Cindy still feels insecure about her appearance and spends a lot of money on beauty treatments.

One day, Cindy hears about an unusual plastic surgeon named Dr. Rizzo (played by Richard Schiff) who can perform a procedure to make someone look like anyone they want. Intrigued, Cindy goes to see Dr. Rizzo and decides to have the procedure done.

At first, Cindy is thrilled with her new appearance and feels more confident than ever before. She quickly realizes, however, that her newfound beauty comes with a price. People begin to treat her differently and she starts to lose her sense of identity.

As Cindy's relationships with Ralph and her friends become strained, she begins to suspect that something darker is going on with Dr. Rizzo and his mysterious assistant (played by Kathe Mazur). With each passing day, Cindy becomes increasingly desperate to find a way to reverse the procedure and regain her former self.

"Only Skin Deep" is a classic example of a Tales From the Crypt episode, with a strong emphasis on horror, suspense, and a twist ending that will leave viewers on the edge of their seats. The episode also touches on themes of vanity, self-image, and the price we pay for beauty in our society.

Overall, "Only Skin Deep" is a standout episode in an already impressive series, showcasing the talent of the show's writers, directors, and actors in crafting a truly terrifying horror story. Fans of horror and suspense will not want to miss this haunting and unforgettable episode of Tales From the Crypt.