description Creepshow (1982) Overview
Creepshow is a 1982 American horror comedy anthology film directed by George A. Romero and written by Stephen King. It presents five macabre stories within a comic-book framing device, using vivid colors, illustrated transitions, and exaggerated violence to evoke mid-century EC horror comics. The cast includes Hal Holbrook, Adrienne Barbeau, Leslie Nielsen, and King in an acting role.
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Who made Creepshow, and what kind of film is it?
Creepshow is a 1982 American horror-comedy anthology directed by George A. Romero and written by Stephen King. Its comic-book framing device presents five separate horror stories. [AFI catalog](https://catalog.afi.com/Film/56749-CREEPSHOW)
What are the five stories in Creepshow?
The segments are 'Father's Day,' 'The Lonesome Death of Jordy Verrill,' 'Something to Tide You Over,' 'The Crate,' and 'They're Creeping Up on You!' The stories involve a returning corpse, alien growth, revenge at the beach, a monster in a crate, and an insect infestation.
Why does Creepshow look like an EC comic book?
Romero and King designed the film as an homage to mid-century EC horror comics, using vivid colors, comic panels, and illustrated transitions. Tom Savini created the special makeup effects and also appears in the film.
What sequel came after Creepshow?
Creepshow 2 followed in 1987 and was directed by Michael Gornick, the original film's cinematographer. Its segments were based on Stephen King stories and were written for the screen by Romero.
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