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Creepshow (1982)

R 120 min  -  Comedy | Fantasy | Horror  -   12 November 1982 (USA)
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Inspired by the E.C. comics of the 1950s, George A.Romero and Stephen King bring five tales of terror to the screen.

Director:

George A. Romero

Writer:

Stephen King (screenplay), and 1 more credit »
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Hal Holbrook ...
Adrienne Barbeau ...
Fritz Weaver Fritz Weaver ...
Leslie Nielsen ...
Carrie Nye Carrie Nye ...
E.G. Marshall ...
Viveca Lindfors Viveca Lindfors ...
Ed Harris ...
Ted Danson ...
Stephen King ...
Warner Shook Warner Shook ...
Robert Harper ...
Elizabeth Regan Elizabeth Regan ...
Gaylen Ross Gaylen Ross ...
Jon Lormer Jon Lormer ...
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Storyline

Five tales of terror are presented. The first deals with a demented old man returning from the grave to get the Father's Day cake his murdering daughter never gave him. The second is about a not-too-bright farmer discovering a meteor that turns everything into plant-life. The third is about a vengeful husband burying his wife and her lover up to their necks on the beach. The fourth is about a creature that resides in a crate under the steps of a college. The final story is about an ultra-rich businessman who gets his comeuppance from cockroaches. Written by Todd A. Bobenrieth <TAB146@PSUVM.EDU>  

Plot Summary | Plot Synopsis

Plot Keywords:

Stephen King | Terror | Cake | Meteor | Father's Day  | See more »

Taglines:

The Most Fun You'll Ever Have... BEING SCARED! See more »

Genres:

Comedy | Fantasy | Horror

Parents Guide:

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

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Also Known As:

Cuentos de ultratumba See more »

Box Office

Budget:

$8,000,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend:

$5,870,000 (USA) (14 November 1982) (1127 Screens)

Gross:

$19,733,000 (USA)
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Company Credits

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Technical Specs

Runtime:

 | USA: (approx.) (Original Workprint)

Sound Mix:

Dolby Stereo

Color:

Color (Technicolor)

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1
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Did You Know?

Trivia

The on-set nickname for the monster in the crate in Creepshow's fourth story was "Fluffy", as named by director George A. Romero. The creature's creator (and makeup artist on the entire film), Tom Savini, was the shorter garbageman featured near the end of the film. See more »

Goofs

Continuity: When Hank enters the graveyard to look for Aunt Bedilia, the hanging lantern (which Bedilia had previously hit her hat on) has now gone. See more »

Quotes

Wilma Northrup: Oh, Henry - can't you do anything right?
Henry Northrup: Huh?
Wilma Northrup: 'Huh?' That's what I figured. 'HUH?' That's just what I'd expect from you! I told you half an hour ago to get one of those kids in the monkey suits to bring the car around!
Henry Northrup: [sheepishly] Oh, I - I'm sorry...
Wilma Northrup: Oh, Henry, you are such a little kid! I swear to God you are! I mean were would you be without me to take care of you?
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Crazy Credits

During the end of the credits, we hear "the old creep" laugh See more »

Connections

Referenced in Complete Recollection (2008) See more »

Soundtracks

"Gaudeamus Igitur"
by Christian Wilhelm Kindleben See more »