CREEPSHOW | Horror Anthology Review

[@rmarku1]

The Cobwebs Channel is rapidly turning into one of my favourite KZbin channels. Fun fact, the young boy in the wraparound segment is played by Stephen Kings son, Joe

[@carolvaughan5600]

Yes Joe Hill writes a wonderful homage to working with Tom Savini in a story in his collection 20th Century Ghosts

[@scottbubb2946]

That zombie in the first story is possibly the best zombie ever. I mean, Tar Man is great, but this one just... Takes the cake. [Sorry]

[@dereksmith6033]

The kid who plays the son of The TOM ATKINS Character is STEPHEN KING'S Son JOE HILLSTROM KING who grew up to become Comicbook Creator & Movie Script Writer JOE HILL 😃🤘😃🤘

[@connielin6869]

That’s not Bedelia’s head on the platter , it’s Sylvia’s . Just so ya know . Love your channel !!

[@cobwebschannel]

Ah shoot, I didn’t even notice I mixed up the names!

[@karatefella]

I watched this film in 1982 and the cockroaches segment REALLY creeped me out and it still does. Cockroaches are DISGUSTING !

[@richardfowler5163]

The 'Fathers Day' corpse was played by John 'Martin' Amplas. Great review. Creepshow did very well at the box office and was very much constantly rented from the video shop here in the UK. It was a massive hit on tape back in the day. One of the best horror anthology movies that I keep going back to. Nice one.

[@jamesmoss3424]

The Crate is an fantastic story. 😀👍

[@scottbubb2946]

That is one of my all-time favorites. Fluffy is great! "Just tell it to call you Billie."

[@EddieBloecher]

I've often wondered if Fluffy is a cousin to that Yeti /ape monster from Big Trouble in Little China. Seriously lol

[@scottbubb2946]

@@EddieBloecher There is kind of a family resemblance there, now that you mention it.

[@EddieBloecher]

@@scottbubb2946 I'm surprised it took me over 30 years to notice! Lol

[@Arcradia]

It's my favourite one 🙂

[@beardedfilmguy]

Man, this has got to be one of the best reviews I’ve seen in a long time! I’ve seen CREEPSHOW a million times and even read a book on the making of and STILL watched this all the way through! Great work, dude!

[@cobwebschannel]

Thank you Chris! I really appreciate that!

[@trudymeans3520]

Adrienne Barbeau was married to John Carpenter when this movie was made! She's always awesome!

[@cobwebschannel]

Absolutely!

[@susanmacdonald4288]

And she does the radio dj voiceover on the movie Tales of Halloween...she's got a great voice!

[@paulskehan693]

Stevie Wayne, beautiful.

[@marioman25]

This is an absolute Halloween staple. It's such a great blend of horror, comedy, and intentional camp. Its use of lighting and cartoon frames makes it that much better, and that score over the opening credits is a perfect mood setter. It's actually all pretty perfect to me.

[@rogermorris9696]

Ted Danspn had just got his star making role in Cheers while filming this. Also Tom Savini did the SFX for the last segment behind a sealed door as he is scared to death of cockroach's.

[@raulzavala9061]

Tom Savini also plays one of the trashman drivers.

[@ursaminorjim]

I’ve always adored this film, start to finish. I love how the broad performances and comic book stylings perfectly translate the EC Comics aesthetic onto film. I get what you’re saying about the second segment lacking an opportunity for more conflict, but that’s kind of the whole point. He’s an isolated, unloved, solitary figure, and he’s the first contact to an otherworldly force that will presumably overrun the entire planet. Jordy Verrill’s lonesome death won’t even be discovered, much less be recognized as the historical turning point it appears to be.

[@Victor-gi3dy]

I remember Meeting Tom Savini for the 1st time in 1982 @ a convention promoting this movie & bringing some props from it & saying there was a DELETED scene from The Crate where part of Adrienne Barbeau corpse pops up in the water. He also said a lot of the effects in the movie would eventually be done by computers 😮😮 love your videos my friend ❤❤

[@MikeSparrow]

He posted a photo of that head the other day!

[@starscreamthecruel8026]

Leslie Nielsen was also in Repossessed(parody version of The Exorcist) and totally worth seeing.

[@thedys70]

Father Mayi!

[@craigfisher9379]

The Comeuppance you talk of during the Crate.. is that of Billy - because she was so horrendous 💀

[@cobwebschannel]

@@craigfisher9379 😂 He already served his punishment

[@walterfechter8080]

"Fluffy," the carnivorous creature from "The Crate," reminded me of the subterranean monsters in H. P. Lovecraft's, "The Lurking Fear." "A whiteish, gorilla-like thing with yellow fangs..." ("The Lurking Fear").

[@geoffreyfyfe2248]

I'm fairly certain it was a Lovecraft reference. You'll note the creature was found during an Artic expedition and as anyone who's read "At the Mountains of Madness" knows, one of Lovecraft's favorite origin spots for his horrors was the frozen regions of the poles. Related, "Jordy Verill" is very much a comedic take on Lovecraft's "The Color Out of Space."

[@walterfechter8080]

@@geoffreyfyfe2248 That's a very good observation on your part! Many thanks! -- W

[@tomcon21]

Enjoy your videos and this one is great! I can’t agree with your negative points on Father’s Day or They’re Creeping Up…. But then again Creepshow is in my top ten and I love every minute of it. Look forward to your next one.

[@NoirHammer]

"Let me remind you, my dear Wentworth . . . I have the gun". LOL.

[@biddrickbidmen4774]

Surprised he didn't mention that the Lonesome Death of Jordy Verril was based off of a short story King wrote which was heavily influenced by a HP Lovecraft story called the Colour Out of Space.

[@geoffreyfyfe2248]

It was totally King's homage/comedic spin on it. He's openly admitted it's a favorite of his.

[@ericwandless7966]

I am a really big fan of "Creepshow" and anthologies in general. There are many other awesome anthologies that deserve love! From "Trilogy of Terror" to "Trick 'R' Treat, there are other amazing anthologies just waiting to become cult classics! 👍✌️

[@TheIronMoth]

I enjoy Creepshow 2 a bit more than Creepshow but my favorite anthology from the 80s is Tales From The Darkside. Great cast throughout and the stories and wraparound are very well done.

[@cobwebschannel]

Tales From the Darkside is incredible

[@neonfiresquaw1789]

Tales from the Darkside is one of my favorites, too. The "Lovers Vow" segment always stuck with me. I didn't learn until recently that it was an homage to a story from Japanese folklore. If you haven't seen it already, check out the segment "The Black Hair" from the movie Kwaidan (1964).

[@beyondz55]

Simply another Romero Masterpiece! 10/10 cinema. I have some vintage EC comics too (one signed by Johnny Craig) they are so good!

[@grey_wulf]

Hi Daniel! I absolutely love horror anthologies, and Creepshow is definitely one of my favorites. The segments I liked most were "The Lonesome Death of Jordy Verrill" and "Something to Tide You Over". So good. Also, Tom Atkins is a legend.

[@cobwebschannel]

He sure is!

[@LaDracul]

No one wanted to see Ed Harris disco dancing. NO ONE.

[@cobwebschannel]

😂

[@ThomasGidley-kv2uj]

I know I didn't.

[@cobwebschannel]

What’s better, Ed Harris dancing in Creepshow or Crispin Glover dancing in Friday 4?

[@ThomasGidley-kv2uj]

@@cobwebschannel hands down Crispin Glover. Epic dance.

[@LaDracul]

@@cobwebschannel Crispin, hands down.

[@irisheyesmeg]

This is one of my gateway movies. I was ten when I watched it and had just discovered Stephen King, thanks to my much older sister. I was all about horror from then on. I completely agree with your review but I do have to be that gal and remind everyone that monkeys and apes are very different. The creature in The Crate is an ape, not a monkey. 😂 Keep making these fantastic videos, Daniel. You are my favorite movie reviewer!

[@dottiegillespie8067]

Thank you sir! This is without a doubt my favorite anthology. I cant be critical of it. I love all the segments and Stephen Kings acting. It a great comfort movie for me also. Tom Atkins too!!!!! Have a great weekend!

[@cobwebschannel]

Thanks, you too!

[@ManorHQ]

To answer the question right off the flying bat: YES. There are great horror anthology films out there (ASYLUM, TALES FROM THE DARKSIDE: THE MOVIE, TALES FROM THE CRYPT, etc.), but the standard bearer is CREEPSHOW. KWAIDAN (1964), a fantastic and excellent horror anthology from Japan, is the artistic and philosophical high watermark as far as horror anthologies go, but for pure fun and candy that tastes good but also rots your teeth, CREEPSHOW is the way.

[@clancyalexander6192]

I loved this movie when I saw it back in the '80s. Even though I know it wasn't a great segment the one with Stephen King had one of the funniest lines. When the plants start growing all over on him at one point he opens his pants and looks and says "Not down dere!". I thought that was hilarious.

[@dannymartin1702]

I loved this when it came out but when Creepshow 2 came out …that one knocked it out of the ballpark

[@cobwebschannel]

The Raft is awesome!

[@ThomasGidley-kv2uj]

The raft and how about a ride both rocked.

[@monsterguyx]

I'm with you on this one... I have a special place in my heart for this movie. It's absolutely horror comfort-food for me.

[@lordvlygar2963]

I really enjoy this film. For my first Father's Day, I told my wife that I don't want anything except the Father's Day zombie and cake figure. I got it and I was happy. As for the best Horror anthology, I give that to Trick r Treat. All the stories flow so well together and there is no difference in quality.

[@beccawilson1368]

the crate was the best part. "tell it to call you Billie !!" i guess i was lucky, as a kid i got to read all the horror comics, vault of horror, the witching hour (my fav) strange tales... all that. my mom was a big horror fan too so i was raised on it.

[@SpookySpaceKook_]

Love Creepshow! Definitely one of my favorite anthologies. Something great about anthology films with the variety and how the stories get right into it. Thanks for diving into it. I really enjoyed the Amicus videos as well! Also, where do you get all of your shirts from? I really like the Scars of Dracula shirt. Thanks!

[@cobwebschannel]

Thanks! I get them from different places, but the most common source is Spencers. This one came from their website.

[@SpookySpaceKook_]

Thanks Daniel. Check out Fright Rags if not familiar with them. Great site for horror shirts and other merch.

[@ChrisRamone68]

Great review Daniel. I’m surprised you didn’t mention the ashtray from the first segment making an appearance in the remaining portions of this film. You have to look closely for it, but it’s there!! Weird Easter egg vibe to it!! 👻☠️👻💀👻

[@canceltheapocalypse8190]

I used to watch this when I was around first grade (but hey, it was the 80s) and the monster from The Crate both fascinated and terrified me. Haven't seen it in a while but this review brought back some fun memories.

[@Cobralalalala]

Great review of an awesome movie! I love how balanced and reasonable you are. Such a pleasant experience. 😀 If you're going to keep reviewing every horror anthology, I'd love to see your take.of Dead of Night from 1945, if you haven't already done one.

[@andrewjacques2265]

One of my favourite 80's films. Great stuff. Agree with you on the best 2 segments. 😊

[@honeychilerider]

Love the channel, love that you love this movie, but you need to lean in to the cartoon aspects right from the beginning, IMO. All that silliness sets the tone for the movie and I love it. I mean, maybe my favorite shot in the movie is the cartoon frame of Billie seeing the thing from The Crate. Lean in with me! Funny that for years (I saw this when it came out) The Lonesome Death Of Jordy Verrill was considered not only the weakest segment but actually the segment that sinks the movie and man I do NOT agree. The crazy cartoonishness, including King's performance, just makes it the actual highlight of the film for me these days. By the way, I love Knight Riders. Love it. It's a bit long and maybe drags a bit in the middle but it's oddly almost like an art-house movie in a weird way. Anyway, great overall review and as usual our tastes align so closely that all I can do is pick nits.

[@jalkor87]

For me: Father's Day: 7 Lonesome death of Jordy Verril: 8 (I adore Kings derpy performance :D) Something to tide you over: 9 The crate: 9 They're creeping up on you: 9 Going to give the movie 9/10

[@michikoclark8602]

Hiya! I also love George Romero, but I think that 'The Crazies' is criminally under-rated. It REALLY needs a retrospective review to bring it to the fore, especially the parallels that can be drawn with our recent pandemic. Are you tempted to do this, Daniel?

[@jamesjimbob71]

i have always been a fan of the fist creepshow and monkey shines is in my opinion is an awesome film which you don't hear much about

[@cobwebschannel]

Yeah, I love Monkey Shines!

[@raulzavala9061]

I can't remember first seeing it on VHS or on the premium The Movie Channel back in the 80's but I love this movie, there was also a comic adaptation with art by Bernie Wrightson. When the movie would air on independent stations usually to fit a 2-hour time slot they would always edit out the last segment about the cockroaches.

[@filmgal666]

I can't watch Creepshow late at night because I am a huge Arachnophobe (spiders and centipedes scare the crap out of me) and the sight of all those cockroaches the length of your finger makes my skin crawl. It's interesting that you would like E.G. Marshall's appearance to Ebenezer because he actually did play him once! Not on television or the big screen, but in a radio show - the CBS Mystery Theater which was about 45 minutes long and he was a great Ebenezer. Feeling as you do, why not go on KZbin and look up A Christmas Carol from the CBS Radio mystery theater and listen - see if it matches up? Another great video.

[@notperfectedyet7998]

If you took out the first 2 segments and replaced them with The Raft and The Hitchhiker from Creepshow 2, then it probably would be the greatest horror anthology of all time.

[@TonyThompson1981]

As a kid I absolutely loved the Jordy segment. But now, as an adult, the Tide You Over segment is my favorite.

[@williamblakehall5566]

Glad to see The Dark Half flash by, I enjoyed that. Ted Danson also turns up in the King-based Cat's Eye. Hitchcock had his birds, Creepshow has its roaches. Have you ever seen the old British Dead of Night? Some call that the touchstone of horror anthologies (despite the lame vignetter about golf).

[@analiysanchez9949]

Ted Danson wasn’t in cats eye

[@williamblakehall5566]

@@analiysanchez9949 Sorry about that, it was Robert Hays I was thinking of.

[@EDITSOUND1]

First one where I completely agree with you on every segment. I have always leaned toward the Crate as the best segment, but yes it is a hard choice.

[@MikeSparrow]

Father's Day has always been my favourite segment in the film.

[@johnnyrollerskates9270]

have you every watched 'At the Earth's Core' an Amicus film with Peter Cushing and Doug McClure? It has more people in rubber monster costumes than you could possibly want. I love it. Love the show.

[@danriley5848]

This is an absolute classic.

[@jamieleecurtisfan]

also loving the cap... going to universal florida in november so hoping to get one

[@MeanJoeGrizzly]

I think it’s the hands down the best horror anthology. And its sequel is pretty good too. Only ones I can think that are close is Trick R Treat and maybe the original tales from the crypt

[@DamnableReverend]

Good one for sure, although I am personally more of a fan of Amicus. When i was a kid I had a friend who was really into horror, and i watched a lot of stuff at his place I never would have at home, including this one, and, i think, the first horror movie I ever saw, Tales from the Darkside, originally to be called Creepshow III. Still got a soft spot for both of them. Hey btw, where's your Asylum review? I haven't been able to find it among the other Amicus ones. You said you reviewed all of them but it just doesn't seem to be there? What am I missing...

[@cobwebschannel]

What country are you in? KZbin copyright claimed that one, so it’s unavailable in a few countries. Unfortunate.

[@DamnableReverend]

@@cobwebschannel in Canada hereAd oh blast tat sucks.

[@obsoleteelite8258]

DO CREEPSHOW 2!!!! It doesn’t have as much of the comic book feel but all 3 stories and wrap around are solid IMHO.

[@cobwebschannel]

haha It'll happen!

[@pablotescobar5956]

I'd like to see Cats Eye and Trick R Treat reviewed in future episodes. Two great anthology horrors.

[@Catallano1981]

I am in love with this movie! Great Video daniel! Another nice anthology is scary stories to tell in the dark

[@GhostManBrandonDDpre]

I love this film. I saw it in the theater and I really thought it captured the EC comics horror vibe. Not overly funny and mean, when it needs to be. Great cast, great stories, top notch production values and the effects were excellent. The thing in the box rules and people were freakingout during the cockroaches.

[@EddieBloecher]

Nonsense Brother! The best part of first segment is watching Ed Harris Disco Dance! 😅😅😅😅😅😅

[@nevskislake]

I am not the biggest Creepshow fan, but if I had to pick my favorite segment from this film, I would pick "Something to Tide You Over." I also was not the biggest fan of Cat's Eye, but I think I enjoyed that anthology a little more than Creepshow.

[@salemslotandmore8278]

Thank You for the Video 😀

[@Arcradia]

Gayle Ross played Betsy in Madman Marz. One of my favourites too. I didn't know she was in Creepshow I don't recognise it's her from this video tbh

[@rb5078]

The Stephen King acted segment is one of my favorite horror moments. It’s fantastically cheesy.

[@k-slay4407]

Creepshow is the best horror anthology ever made, in my opinion. Also, John Harrison's score is one of the best horror movie soundtracks as well.

[@moon230686]

I love your review. I wouldn't rate the same as you, but your review is genuine. Please do Creepshow 2!

[@cobwebschannel]

It’s done! Check it out from just a few weeks ago. And thank you!

[@mst311]

Take the wrap around from this, combine it with something to tide you over, the crate and the raft from creepshow 2 and you’d have the perfect horror anthology.

[@skurge101]

Great review as always - I am mostly with you in that I think it has two outstanding segments and a really fun wrap but the rest is really between 'just about ok' and 'meh' overall the thing runs a tad too long - a 7/10 for me.

[@btetschner]

x Those cockroaches remind me of Joe's Apartment! x I am backed up on my watchlists because a lot of my extended family stayed for almost a week and just returned for four days because of a funeral. x I hope to watch Kindred either tomorrow or Monday. x I added Creepshow to my October Watchlist.

[@HIsNameIsRobertPaulson77]

For me Creepshow is the best horror anthology, and all aspects of the stories are amazing.

[@starscreamthecruel8026]

The cockroaches remind me of an X Files episode where they had to infest an ENTIRE house with cockroaches to run tests. Guess they had similar issues on set after that one too.

[@btetschner]

A+ video! LOVE IT! Awesome breakdown and exploration, movie looks great!

[@cobwebschannel]

Thanks Ben!!

[@ThomasGidley-kv2uj]

Of Unknown Origin with Peter Weller is another good movie about man vs house pest.

[@thedys70]

Can we all agree Fluffy deserves his own origin movie? Tom Savini to oversee SPX. Would be better than garbage churned out by Pedowood these days.... Also, check out the awesome "Just Desserts: The Making of 'Creepshow'" doco; well worth the look.

[@JMP_Productions]

Wow until you said who played the father character Bedelia murders, I always thought it was George Kennedy (who of course played a 180° character in the 1st segment of the sequel)! I agree with you on the rest of your review, but I must point out it's not Bedelia's head on the plate. It's the eldest daughter, although I think had it been the aunt's head as cake, it would've been a more impactful ending!

[@stillfirebellows]

Love Creepshow! Great review. However, I do have to disagree about the Jordy scene. The fact that he stays alone just drives home the sad existence of this character just to end the way it does. It becomes a great juxtaposition to the comedy of the scene. N

[@glockensig]

1.) I am not a king fan... 2.) There is a couple of things about Adrienne Barbeau that really stand out!!

[@beyondz55]

Shes great on Carnivale too

[@Garch-the-Great]

Personally, I prefer Creepshow 2. Although it lacks the visual style, the stories are stronger than most of these, and the acting isn't off-the-rails. I get that Romero was going for the comic style, but Adrienne's is the only over-the-top performance that works, and Tide You Over has such a drastically different vibe that it feels like it belongs in Creepshow 2.

[@amb163]

I remember watching this for the first time in the mid 80s -- so much fun, but it definitely gave child me nightmares! Especially the cockroaches **shudder gag** On another note, I wonder how toasted on drugs King was when he was acting...

[@storageanddisposal]

Oof, wow. I disagree on the Jordy segment. It is not at all boring to me and I don't need someone randomly showing up in it, ruining the sense of isolation. I don't know, I find "Something to Tide You Over" to also be darkly funny as well and not super grounded "I can hold my breath for a looooong time!" I don't find the tonal shift very abrupt. But to each their own. I was hoping to hear what your favorite anthology is since this isn't it.

[@billcox8870]

I really enjoyed the first Creepshow movie. The second one was still pretty good trade the third one just didn't really have the gore and horror I was hoping for.

[@Michael-f4j]

That wasn't aunt bedelia head on the plate

[@janeburkhart4051]

The Stephen King segment is awesome.

[@juanaltredo2974]

to be honest i prefer creepshow 2 over the OG, and also call me a weirdo but I can't stand the stephen king episode, its so unfunny and dumb. On the opposite side I love the cockroaches one, it's hilarious though terrifying for a germophobe like the main character and myself

[@buckster2575]

Awesome movie period.the create was my favorite 👍🏻.

[@noahbody9747]

Saw it once when 1st came out. The last tale with the cockroaches really creeped me out. The Stephen king segment wasn't great, in fact the review of the film said his segment was the worst and he should stick to writing and not acting (paraphrasing what the review said). Have you seen the CreepShow anthology TV show on Shudder? AMC has broadcast each season. I enjoy the series and on the whole the segments are great (some not so great but still entertaining).

[@biggiefitz6275]

Raul the Skeleton was made from a real skeleton💀

[@cultofj3777]

It's a 9 or 10 from me. But if Tom Atkins had his moustache, it would have been an 11!

[@cobwebschannel]

haha So true

[@CJG1419]

Lol I have never heard someone say they play a horror movie for comfort. But I know what you mean. Ed Harris with hair 😂. You always make me laugh.

[@k-slay4407]

Hell, I throw on horror movies every single night to sleep. 😂🤣

[@dq405]

The best horror anthology? DEAD OF NIGHT, from 1945.

[@KingIggy]

$200 bucks was a lot of money back then.

[@DanielGarcia-us7tf]

Murder, mayhem and revenge done right!!!

[@dereksmith6033]

This Movie also has Awesome Gore & Make-Up FX by the Legendary TOM SAVINI 😃🤘😃🤘

[@SpecterVideoGamer]

Stephen King's segment is my favorite lol

[@bsharp3281]

I saw Creepshow when it came out. It's like you described every thought that went through my head in the theater. I rooted for Stephen King, but his acting was just weak - and you think with him involved there'd have been more story to his sequence.

[@cheryl-lylbaldr4560]

I love creepshow its awesome, a 10 from you SHOCK, but cool. I started 'Hammers, house of horrors' so bad turned it off unreal. Thanks friend.

[@cobwebschannel]

haha I’ve still never watched that show.

[@redwillow79schippers94]

I like Creepshow. The Crate is my favorite entry here. However, it's not my favorite anthology. I actually really like Tales from the Darkside and After Midnight because all the stories are really good. I'm not a fan of the Cockroach one at all. It's more gross than creepy

[@footboykale1084]

Has there been a favourite Stephen King film list on the cobweb chanel?

[@cobwebschannel]

Not yet, but it’s on my list!

[@footboykale1084]

Cool look forward to it

[@DanielGarcia-us7tf]

Good farmland horror: The Curse part 1.

[@blackwolf6082]

Do review of Children Shouldn't Play with Dead Things

[@michaelsamerdyke108]

To me, "The Crate" is the best part of "Creepshow." I don't really like the movie as a whole. The first two episodes really turn me off.

[@danthsmith]

Not the best. I've always found it too goofy. I love several of the Amicus more but Dead of Night is best. No question