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Creepshow

Play trailer Poster for Creepshow R 1982 1h 57m Horror Comedy Fantasy Play Trailer Watchlist
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A compendium of five short but terrifying tales contained within a single full-length feature, this film conjures scares from traditional bogeymen and portents of doom. In one story, a monster escapes from its holding cell. Another focuses on a husband (Leslie Nielsen) with a creative way of getting back at his cheating wife. Other stories concern a rural man (Stephen King) and a visitor from outer space, and a homeowner (E.G. Marshall) with huge bug problems and a boozing corpse.

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It's uneven, as anthologies often are, but Creepshow is colorful, frequently funny, and treats its inspirations with infectious reverence.

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Jerry Renshaw Austin Chronicle Sep 16
Bringing in plenty of name talent, the anthology-style film is more fun than scary. Go to Full Review Neil Jillett The Age (Australia) 08/09/2022
Creepshow offers five variations on the theme of horror comedy, but hardly any variety. It is a stodgy exercise. Go to Full Review Michael Blowen Boston Globe 08/09/2022
It's just too bad that Creepshow wasn't like a real comic book. You could skip the first four stories and read the finale. Go to Full Review Richard Freedman Newark Star-Ledger Jan 6
It's lots of fun, really, for kids and grownups alike. It should also make the nation's exterminators rich. Go to Full Review David Day Horror Movie Talk Aug 8
8/10
Creepshow is such an interesting and fun crowd pleaser; I would recommend this to anyone who is looking for something “spooky” and fun. Go to Full Review Mike Massie Gone With The Twins 11/08/2024
3/10
Like other anthologies, the work as a whole is often dragged down by its weakest constituents. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Brian C Feb 18 So rad to see my favorite horror movie ever on the big screen! See more Stephen Oct 28 It was great to see this film back on the big screen after 43 years (a 40th Anniversary screening was a missed opportunity!). The third of Stephen King's very hit or miss theatrical film adaptions. As the original tagline boasts "...the most fun you'll have being scared...". Great practical special effects, lots of well-placed jump scares, a cast (including a pre-"Cheers" Ted Danson and very young Ed Harris) - and the late Leslie Nielsen at his unhinged best! Plus, cameos by director George A. Romero's stable, including John Amplas (who portrayed the title character from GAR's "Martin" a reanimated corpse here) and Christine Forrest (GAR's wife) as well as an uncredited Ned Beatty during a phone conversation during the last segment - among several others. With Stephen King and George A, Romero at the helm, this is what a horror anthology should be...the (inevitable) sequels and others of this genre - "Trick 'R Treat" comes to mind - all pale by comparison to this 1982 classic. It's Halloween time...watch this - but not alone! See more Kia B Oct 15 As creepy as ever! Perfect! See more Steven F. @SteveGotScored Feb 21 One of the first ever horror movies I’ve ever watched! See more Farah R. @Farah Dec 20 It was a little too slow for me and the acting wasn’t great, but it remains a fun 80s horror movie. See more David S. @baxter667 Dec 4 The mother of all anthology films, this unique and subversive film, is so out of left field that it actually works!!! A fun, if a bit crazy, the whole film is good from beginning to end, and I have to say if I'm going to waste time this is how to do it!!! Love you Creepshow!!! See more Read all reviews
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George A. Romero

Director

Hal Holbrook

Henry Northrup (segment "The Crate")

Adrienne Barbeau

Wilma Northrup (segment "The Crate")

E.G. Marshall

Upson Pratt (segment "They're Creeping Up On You")

Fritz Weaver

Dexter Stanley (segment "The Crate")

Leslie Nielsen

Richard Vickers ("Something To Tide You Over")

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Synopsis A compendium of five short but terrifying tales contained within a single full-length feature, this film conjures scares from traditional bogeymen and portents of doom. In one story, a monster escapes from its holding cell. Another focuses on a husband (Leslie Nielsen) with a creative way of getting back at his cheating wife. Other stories concern a rural man (Stephen King) and a visitor from outer space, and a homeowner (E.G. Marshall) with huge bug problems and a boozing corpse.
Director
George A. Romero
Producer
Richard P. Rubinstein
Screenwriter
Stephen King
Distributor
Warner Home Vídeo, Warner Bros.
Production Co
Warner Brothers
Rating
R
Genre
Horror, Comedy, Fantasy
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Nov 12, 1982, Original
Release Date (Streaming)
May 1, 2008
Runtime
1h 57m
Sound Mix
Surround, Stereo
Aspect Ratio
Flat (1.85:1)
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