Creepshow
Seen it?1982 | 120 min | Horror, Comedy
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It's still drawing plenty of interest. A safe bet when you want something reliable.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who wants a laugh and horror fans.
- The mood
- Scary and gory.
- The pace
- Breezy, at 2 hr.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: expect violence.
Five grisly tales from a 1950s-style comic, including a murdered father rising from beyond, a bizarre meteor, a vengeful husband, a mysterious crate's occupant, and a plague of cockroaches.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsSolid
74% on Rotten Tomatoes, 59 on Metacritic
- AudiencesSolid
6.9 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerSolid
$21 million worldwide on a $8 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactStrong
About 297K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by George A. Romero
- Hal HolbrookHenry Northrup (segment "The Crate")
- Adrienne BarbeauWilma Northrup (segment "The Crate")
- Fritz WeaverDexter Stanley (segment "The Crate")
- Leslie NielsenRichard Vickers (segment "Something To Tide You Over")
- Carrie NyeSylvia Grantham (segment "Father's Day")
- E.G. MarshallUpson Pratt (segment "They're Creeping Up On You")
- Viveca LindforsAunt Bedelia (segment "Father's Day")
- Ed HarrisHank Blaine (segment "Father's Day")
- Ted DansonHarry Wentworth (segment "Something To Tide You Over")
- Stephen KingJordy Verrill (segment "The Lonesome Death Of Jordy Verrill")