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Creepshow (2 Disc Special Edition) [1982]
from Universal Pictures UK
starring Hal Holbrook, Adrienne Barbeau, Leslie Nielsen, Ted Danson, E.G. Marshall
directed by George A. Romero

Features:

• Box set
• PAL
• Special Edition

Editorial Review:

Inspired by the controversial E.C. Comics of the 1950s--which also provided the title and inspiration for the popular Tales from the Crypt TV series--director George Romero and screenwriter Stephen King serve up five delightfully frightful stories. Utilising comic-book panels, animated segues, and exaggerated lighting and camera angles, Romero and cinematographer Michael Gornick come very close to replicating a horror comic in film format. The results mix fine acting with the morbid sense of humour and irony that made the E.C. books so popular in their heyday. Actors such as Leslie Nielsen, Hal Holbrook, Ted Danson, Adrienne Barbeau, Ed Harris, E.G. Marshall, and even King appear in the stories, which include tales of a sinister father's day celebration, a mysterious meteor, seaweed-draped zombies, a monster in a crate, and a cockroach-phobic millionaire. Fiendishly fun fare from one of horror's most famous directors. --Bryan Reesman

Customer Reviews:

• Avg. Customer Rating: 4.5 / 5.0

• Black Bloody Chicken Soup For The Horror Loving Soul
  One of the best horror anthologies to come out of the early 80s and one I practically grew up with. Using a very clever homage to the old EC horror comics and with it's black swollen tongue stuck firmly in it's skeletal cheek, this film takes us through a series of absolutely brilliant macabre stories specially written by Stephen King.
  Classics include the wrath of a father who just wants his cake, a vengeful murderous husband who gets in some serious deep water..*snigger*, a hapless fool who should... more info

• Sorry, fellows...!
  I'm sorry to spoil the rating, but I simply have to make a statement.
  This is my all-time-favourite horror film!
  The DVD ist a dream come true!
  The extras are excellent!
  The one thing that spoils it for me is the outrageous Anti-Piracy-Spot that is glued to the end of all the main features.
  "Piracy is a crime! Piracy funds terrorism! We will destroy all evil!!!!"
  And I am not even allowed to push the STOP button to avoid this childish threat. I actually have to endure it... more info

• Creepshow Turns 25, and Continues To Age Gracefully
  I'm not going to give you a story by story review. If you're reading this, you probably know all about it already. This set contains a wonderful transfer of the film, which has been restored with loving care. Also new is the commentary with George A. Romero and Tom Savini. While they tend to ramble a bit, it is an interesting time for the true lovers of this movie.
  The second disc houses the all new retrospective featuring actors and crewmembers having a good time dredging up memories from the shoot.... more info

• George should be proud
  Why has this only just been released in ths country when part 2 (which is no where near as good as part 1) has been out for years ? (Similar to poltergeist which had its inferior sequels released years before). Anyway that aside i am really glad this has been released as its one of romero's finest films and i cant believe how long i have had to live without this film !! Quality storys by stephen king (Who himself acts in one of the storys) and directed to perfection by george a romero, what more could you... more info

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