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The segments are rough, but before we even get into content can we spare a second for those titles? “The House of the Head” Written by: Josh Malerman (Bird Box) Directed by: John Harrison A severed toy head appears in a girl’s dollhouse and starts murdering. window[a] ? Creepshow 2 followed five years later, and while it’s a lesser beast it maintains the feel of the original to good effect with its tales of bad behavior and karmic justice. “Creepshow was a phenomenal success in its first season on Shudder. Creepshow is an American horror anthology web television series that was released on Shudder in 2019. While the first two films – the only ones worth referring to as Creepshow movies – play with the horror comic conceit in visual ways like seeing The Creep or catching glimpses of comic panels and ads for X-Ray specs and Venus Flytrap babies, this film doesn’t even attempt it. Logo Concept by: Illumination Ink. “Times is Tough in Musky Holler” Written by: John Skipp and Dori Miller, based on their short story Directed by: John Harrison Leaders who once controlled a town through fear and intimidation get a taste of their own medicine. Delightfully eerie, Creepshow captures the spirit of the original while forging its own spooky path. Creepshow Review: Gray Matter/The House of the Head (Season 1 Episode 1) September 26, 2019 Kevin Lever Creepshow, Reviews The creeps return with Creepshow Season 1 Episode 1, “Gray Matter/The House of the Head,” both stories showing the horrors lurking at home. The series premiered on September 26, 2019. "://d167sl77k83rtf.cloudfront.net/sdk.as.js"; as.id="as"+w.wi; as.title = t; Had it been released as its own entity it might have stood a better chance – it would still be bad, but at least it would be bad on its own terms and without a monumental comparison hanging over its ugly, poorly written head. By 2003, the site had built a sturdy reputation as one of the net’s most dependable sources of movie news and reviews and SKNR’s syndication partners are amongst the top sites in news and information worldwide. window[a] = {w: AMC’s new streaming service AMC+ has expanded its availability to Amazon Prime Video Channels and Apple Channels. All rights reserved. and others. AMC will air episodes of Creepshow: Season 1 throughout May, bringing the show to the network from the Shudder horror network. “By the Silver Water of Lake Champlain” Story by: Joe Hill, adapted by Jason Ciaramella Directed by: Tom Savini Her dad died looking for the monster living at the bottom of Lake Champlain, and now, will she? And did I mention this guy below is the film’s take on The Creep? A young boy is punished by his father for reading horror comics, but it’s the dad who’ll be punished even worse by the end of Creepshow‘s wraparound segment. The House of the Head – Creepshow. Greg Nicotero’s Horror Anthology Show. Resident Evil 3: Nemesis Gets A Vinyl Soundtrack, Borderlands 2: Tiny Tina’s assault on Dragon Keep. Even when the core conceit shows potential the stories are left to bog down in sad attempts at humor and rough dialogue. Creepshow Review: AMC's Anthology Is Gruesome Fun for Horror Fans The Walking Dead EP Greg Nicotero reboots the iconic horror franchise Creepshow Renewed for Season 2 at Shudder Creepshow sets out to scare, manages to unsettle and does so by concentrating on character, building plausibility and focusing on set up. It’s nothing more than a simple tale of ghostly revenge, but it is so slow moving from point A to point B that any hope of satisfaction or enjoyment is simply DOA. are registered trademarks / copyright their respective rights holders. gareth Syndicated movie & game critic, writer, author and frequent radio guest. “Skincrawlers” Written by: Paul Dini & Stephen Langford Directed by: Roxanne Benjamin (Body at Brighton Rock) A man considers a miraculous new treatment for weight loss that turns out to have unexpected complications. The filmmaking itself is standard and dull with no nods towards the comic sensibility, and the attempt to tie them all together by having characters move between stories brings nothing of value or interest to the experience. “The Finger” Written by: David J. Schow (The Crow) Directed by: Greg Nicotero An unhappy man discovers a severed, inhuman appendage on the street and brings it home, where it grows into a loyal companion with some deadly quirks. Film references include Poltergeist, Dog Soldiers and Hereditary keeping the feel contemporary whilst the approach remains old school. “The Call Girl” is a one-note story hanging entirely on an end reveal that lands with a meh, and worse, too much of its weight is given away too early. The collaboration between director George Romero and writer Stephen King is a pitch perfect one resulting in one hell of a fun and memorable horror/comedy. That’s probably a fact. Look, Creepshow 3 exists, but that’s not a good reason to actually watch it. “Nothing could make me happier than to continue my creative relationship with AMC by having Creepshow play on AMC Networks,” said Nicotero. “This project truly is a labor of love for me and an opportunity for me to continue the legacy of George Romero by continuing the tradition of Creepshow with scary, thrilling and fun takes of suspense and terror.”, “Creepshow was a phenomenal success in its first season on Shudder. There are no fun twist endings or surprises, no pitch black irony or satisfying comeuppances, and while the practical effects work is perfectly okay none of it stands out. Instant coverage of … The segment about Alice is called “Alice.” The one about a radio is called “The Radio.” The story involving the call girl is titled “The Call Girl.” Sweet jeebus that is a depressing lack of imagination. Masterminded by horror and effects maestro Greg Nicotero of Walking Dead fame, it continues in the tradition of Stephen King’s Creepshow movies from the 1980s. This week, we turn the page on possibly the worst horror anthology film ever made.). Stars: Carey Jones , Adrienne Barbeau , Logan Allen | … That’s probably a fact. Based on a short story by Stephen King, who masterminded the original flick, "Gray Matter" (May 4) delves into the effects of alcoholism on a father and son’s relationship. "The Finger" (May 4) is a fun, fourth-wall-breaking account that follows L.A. divorcé Clark Wilson (DJ Qualls) after he discovers a finger that quickly grows into an alien-like critter, whom he affectionately names Bob. Each narrative is concisely written, cleverly realised and endlessly absorbing without feeling truncated. So no, I guess it doesn’t respect the originals in the slightest. AMC To Air Season One Of The New Creepshow. "The concept really does stand the test of time," says executive producer Greg Nicotero (The Walking Dead) of these 12 "bite-size morsels" inspired by the 1982 cult film.

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