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Hal Holbrook, Adrienne Barbeau, Fritz Weaver, Leslie Nielsen, Carrie Nye ... see more see more... , E.G. Marshall , Viveca Lindfors , Stephen King , Ed Harris , Ted Danson , Robert Harper , Jon Lormer , Tom Atkins , Chuck Aber , John Amplas , David L. Early , Christine Forrest , Katie Karlovitz , Don Keefer , Bingo O'Malley , Elizabeth Regan , Gaylen Ross , Warner Shook , Tom Savini , Iva Jean Saraceni , Marty Schiff , Joe King , Ann Muffly , John Colicos

Two of the most venerable names in the horror field, author Stephen King and director George A. Romero, present this anthology of original twisted tales inspired by the E.C. horror comics of the 50's ... read more read more...and 60's (themselves a more direct basis for the popular Tales from the Crypt TV series). The five stories are framed within the pages of a comic book which a boy's insensitive father has thrown in the garbage. The first tale, "Father's Day," features a zombie patriarch returning to claim his Father's Day cake; "The Lonesome Death of Jordy Verrill" stars King himself as a slack-jawed yokel whose discovery of a radioactive meteorite turns him into a walking weed; "Something to Tide You Over" presents a deadly-serious Leslie Nielsen as a cuckolded husband who plans an elaborate seaside revenge; "The Crate" unleashes its ferocious man-eating contents on the enemies of a meek college professor; and "They're Creeping Up On You" pits obsessively-clean billionaire E.G. Marshall against a swarm of cockroaches in his sterile penthouse. The chapters are uniformly creative, filmed in garish comic-book colors, and Tom Savini's makeup effects are quite memorable (particularly the monster from "The Crate"), though the campy treatment does become exhausting after two hours' runtime. The final segment is the most impressive, thanks to Marshall's over-the-top performance, though the planned scope of the cockroach invasion was drastically reduced (no doubt due to budget constraints). ~ Cavett Binion, Rovi

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Directed by: George A. Romero, Adrienne Barbeau, Carrie Nye, Don Keefer, E.G. Marshall, Ed Harris, Fritz Weaver, Hal Holbrook, Jon Lormer, Leslie Nielsen, Robert Harper, Stephen King, Ted Danson, Tom Atkins, Tom Savini, Viveca Lindfors

Release Date: November 12, 1982

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  • blkbomb
    October 13, 2011
    blkbomb
    Richard Vickers: Wentworth! I suggest you get out of here! May I remind you, dear boy, I have the gun! 

    "Five Jolting Tales of Horror"

    Creepshow is a pretty good horror anthology. I still didn't like it that much, but it is one of the better efforts in the genre that I have see... read moren. I liked two out of the five of stories, but the style of the whole film made up for the ones I didn't like. Also it had some great actors like Ed Harris, Leslie Nielsen and Hal Holbrook, which made it fun to watch, even when it shouldn't have been.

    The first story is called "Fathers Day." I found this part to be bad, but watchable. That's a lot more then I can say for the second part, "The Lonesome Death of Jordy Verrill." This segment is pretty much unwatchable. It had the stupidest story, not to mention Stephen King acting. I like the guy; I love his books, but Jesus, he is not an actor. The third is by far the best. It is called "Something to Tide You Over." If features Leslie Nielsen and Ted Danson. The fourth is my second favorite and the only other one I really liked. It is called "The Crate" and it probably has the most interesting sequences, even though the monster looks horrible. The fifth was another bad one; "Something's Creeping Up On You." This is probably the second worst, but not so bad you won't watch the last ten minutes. Had the second part been the fifth; I would have turned it off 5 minutes in. 

    I wanted to like this much more then I did. It's directed by George A. Romero and written by Stephen King. I love them both, but this wasn't their best work. Still, it's much more ambitious and well made then most of the crap that fills up the horror anthology genre. 
  • phubbs1
    August 14, 2011
    phubbs1
    Classic franchise written by Stephen King and directed by 'zombie' Romero, starring an all star old school line up including the legendary Leslie Neilsen, Ted Danson, Hal Holbrook, Adrienne Barbeau, Ed Harris, Don Keefer and Stephen King himself....some greats in there folks. The... read more stories are basic but this may be down to the fact the franchise is based on the old 50/60's E.C. Comics.

    Like the world class 'Twilight Zone' 'Tales from the Darkside' and 'Tales from the Crypt' Creepshow is an anthology of horror tales that aren't exactly 18 rated horror but just kooky fun that would fit your halloween party perfectly. The stories vary from quite good to rather average to be honest with minimal gore.

    The film is comicbook style with some lovely animations of 'the Creep' a hooded skeletal zombie who spins the tales with his nice cackling laugh hehe the stories also have allot of 'toon' imagery throughout which are suppose to give the impression of boarders within a comicbook, nice but not needed for me. The whole film is also bookended by a short tale like all these anthology films.

    As for the actual tales they are a mixed bag to be honest, the first being a zombie returning from the grave to get his birthday cake he never received, this has Ed Harris (with hair!) and is reasonable but nothing too special. Second stars King as a dumb farmer who foolishly touches a meteorite that lands in his crops and slowly becomes infected and overgrown with a mysterious space fungus or plant life. This story is better and more original than the basic zombie story and shows King in a really goofy role for some reason.
    Third story involves Neilsen as a rich jealous man who sets up a nasty fate for his unfaithful wife and her lover Ted Danson, probably the nastiest short in the film with a horrible way to die but the fact Neilsen is the bad guy makes it hard to take seriously haha expecting George Kennedy to pop up at any moment hehe.
    Third story stars Holbrook and is a good simple creature tale as a crate containing a large furry razor teethed monster eats people who dare go to close to the crate, lots of blood and some good fun 'Critter' type eatin in this one :)
    Last story isn't too good in my opinion as a hypochondriac businessman lives in a hermetically sealed apartment terrified of bugs and germs, a story derived possibly from Howard Hughes and not very original with a predictable ending. Overall the stories could of been better but they do have charm and are still enjoyable.
  • WrenchLT
    April 16, 2011
    WrenchLT
    My favourite horror anthology by far, a movie format I've never really taken to, but this series of five shorts are very fun and enjoyable and I loved the comic-book style editing. Each segment is quite varied from the next and consist of zombies, infectious meteors, arctic beast... read mores and bothersome cockroaches. It's one of the stand-out horrors of the 80s and with talent like George Romero, Stephen King and Tom Savini involved you'd expect something special.
  • TheDudeLebowski65
    April 2, 2011
    TheDudeLebowski65
    Creepshow has got to be one of the best, most original Horror anthologies ever made. Directed by Zombie pioneer George A Romero and written by Stephen King, these horror maestro's conjure up five awesome tales of horror. The thing that is obvious about Creepshow and is the thing ... read morethat really stands out for me is the fact that its an homage to the old school comics of the 1950's. The film has that amusing B movie flair which is very enjoyable and original. Not only is this film entertaining and enjoyable, but the cast of terrifictalent makes this a truly unique film to watch. The cast do a fine job, and aside from his standard zombie masterworks, Romero has crafted a truly terrific film that is a must see for horror fans. Creepshow is almost as good as Romero's standard zombie films. The film combines old school horror with bits of humour. At times the film ventures into sci fi territory which adds something unique to the mix of original stories presented here. Tom Savini handles the special effects and he yet again delivers something effectively grisly. Creepshow is one awesome horror that will appeal to the King and Romero fans everywhere. The stories here are scary, often comical but never dull. This makes for very interesting and fun viewing on halloween. This film is only rivaled by Michael Dougherty's Trick 'r Treat.
  • FilmFanatik
    March 31, 2011
    FilmFanatik
    Not only is this one of Romero's best films and certainly one fine set of Stephen King adaptations (rare things they are), it's one of the best horror anthology films ever made.
  • fb100000040220993
    March 20, 2011
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    This is Stephen King and George Romero's homage to 1950's EC comics. With the exception of "Father's Day", which is embarrassing, there's nothing really bad here. There's nothing exceptionally good either. The more of these horror anthologies I watch, the more I appreciate the... read more brilliance of the HBO "Tales from the Crypt" series. It's all in the execution. Avoid this, go straight for the series.
  • FrizzDrop
    February 13, 2011
    FrizzDrop
    One obviously cool horror film. A set of scenes based on the best in creepy crawlies from the 50's, each scene is handcrafted to resemble its own film. The characters are pitious, the fear is all too real, and the direction and writing is kosher, with the team of George A. Romero... read more and Stephen King. The only quelm I have is with that ridiculous 80's soundtrack, but that can't be helped. Highlights include an appearance by Stephen King himself, playing a farmer struck by an illness from a meteor, and one with E.G. Marshall as a germophobic racist whose eaten alive by cockroaches much like his fear of African Americans. Altogether a solid ensemble piece of horror that did have me jumping in my skin.
  • fb100001493964409
    January 20, 2011
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    You know, I'm going to be honest, I'm not a big fan of horror movies. I get scared rather easily and I'm a little squeamish when it comes to gore. With this in mind, I ended up really liking Creepshow. The tagline declares "The Most Fun You'll Ever Have BEING SCARED!" This may be... read more one of the few times in film history where the tagline is actually truth in advertising. There are moments in here you can see coming from a mile away, some of the music is cheesy, and some of the acting is a bit too over the top, but somehow, this movie actually works. The key here is that this movie never takes itself too seriously. Why did the grumpy father suddenly come back from the dead? Who cares! He just killed the cook! How could a monster in a crate from 1837 still be alive? Who cares! It just disemboweled that dude with glasses! I think you're getting my point. One of the components that makes this work is a very dark sense of humor. To say the least, there were a few moments where I just burst out laughing at some of the carnage. For example, when a man shoots his wife in the head, you would usually gasp. That is, until everyone who witnessed the killing starts clapping in a very courteous manner, but it turns out this was only the husband day dreaming anyway. Let me wrap this up, this, simply put, is a fun horror movie. It doesn't do anything ground breaking, but its so brilliantly bizarre and over the top that you can't wait to see what lies in the next dark corner. Some people might hate it (this movie is infamous for being hit or miss). Me personally? I loved it.
  • ajv2688
    January 11, 2011
    ajv2688
    A fantastic horror anthology movie with stories from the best horror writers of the time. This is one of my favourite horror movies of the 80s, and I highly recommend it.
  • thefog1331
    November 28, 2010
    thefog1331
    I know most prefer him in Airplane! and/or The Naked Gun but I will always remember Leslie Nielsen for this movie. And Prom Night. And Forbidden Planet. But especially Creepshow. RIP Leslie.
    "I can hold my breath for a looooong time!"

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Critic Reviews

Variety Staff
March 26, 2009
Variety Staff, Variety

George Romero, collaborating with writer Stephen King, again proves his adeptness at combining thrills with tongue-in-cheek humor. Full Review

Dave Kehr
April 18, 2007
Dave Kehr, Chicago Reader

This five-part film, based on the format of 50s horror comics, marks one of the few times George Romero has directed someone else's script (it's by Stephen King), and the results are only mildly inter... Full Review

Roger Ebert
October 23, 2004
Roger Ebert, Chicago Sun-Times

Romero and King have approached this movie with humor and affection, as well as with an appreciation of the macabre. Full Review

Vincent Canby
August 30, 2004
Vincent Canby, New York Times

Horror film purists may object to the levity even though failed, as a lot of it is. Full Review

Ian Nathan
July 16, 2010
Ian Nathan, Empire Magazine

Genuinely creepy, satirical and occasionally daft horror tales with a distinctly moral bent. Full Review

Dustin Putman
October 30, 2008
Dustin Putman, DustinPutman.com

All of the pieces of Creepshow come together in a smorgasbord of ghastly images, welcome humor, and solid, old-fashioned storytelling. Full Review

Jeffrey M. Anderson
June 20, 2008
Jeffrey M. Anderson, Combustible Celluloid

The segments are consistent in quality and the film is still effective and entertaining. Full Review

Anton Bitel
October 15, 2007
Anton Bitel, Film4

This horror omnibus tickles the funny bone while stripping it of its flesh, so that hysterical laughter comes as fast as the frights and as thick as the blood. Full Review

April 18, 2007
TV Guide's Movie Guide

Unfortunately, it never quite gels. Full Review

February 9, 2006
Time Out

he old Amicus movies used EC originals to better effect and with more brevity, for all their cardboard sets. Full Review

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    • Upson Pratt: Like I was crazy.
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    • Upson Pratt: Do it first, do it now!
    • Billy: (sticking a pin into a voodoo doll of his father) Ready for another shot, dad?
    • White: Good evening there, Mr. Pratt. Got bugs again, huh, Mr. Pratt?
    • Upson Pratt: Don?t you talk to me like that, you hear?
    • White: What way, Mr. Pratt?
    • Upson Pratt: Like I was crazy.
    • White: No, sir, Mr. Pratt, sir. I don?t think you?re crazy; not at all. I was just trying to think?who might have a 24-hour fumigating service. l might be able to get Pirelli Brothers out here by? Shall we say 11:30.
    • Upson Pratt: You might go far, White. I'v noticed that, in service jobs?people like yourself often do. People of color, Yes, 11:30 will be fine.
    • White: Thanks, Mr. Pratt, sir. I'll call them just as soon as l finish with that shower on 23.
    • Upson Pratt: Do it first. Do it now!
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    • Wilma Northrup: (after Henry slams her against the crate several times) That was great, Henry. That was just great. You think this is a Friday night fight? Is that what you think? You want to see some real punching? Same old Henry. Afraid of your own shadow. You know what, Henry? You're a regular barnyard exhibit. Sheep's eyes, chicken guts, piggy friends, and shit for brains. No good at departmental politics...no good at making money...no good at making an impression on anybody! And no good at all in bed! When was the last time you got it up, Henry? When was the last time you were a man in our bed? Now, get out of my way, or I swear you'll be wearing your balls for earrings! I swear to God if you ever touch (the monster pops out of the crate and eats her.)
    • Henry Northrup: Just tell it to call you Billie.
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