Creepshow

Creepshow

Year: 1982

Runtime: 120 min

Language: English

Director: George A. Romero

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Five chilling tales of horror unfold in this anthology film. A creature's escape leads to unsettling chaos, while a man plots a surprising revenge on his wife. A strange encounter disrupts the peace of a rural community, and a homeowner is plagued by a horrifying insect infestation. Finally, a drunkard's demise leads to an unexpected and unsettling predicament for his family.

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1

Stan Discovers the Comic

Stan, an overbearing father, finds his young son Billy engrossed in a horror comic titled 'Creepshow.' Enraged by the discovery, he engages in a heated argument with his wife, leading to him physically discarding the comic into the trash.

2

The Creep's Arrival

As Stan discards the comic, a skeletal figure known as the Creep hovers outside Billy's window. This dark figure serves as the host bringing the eerie tales from the comic to life, setting the stage for the supernatural events to unfold.

3

Father's Day Celebration

The Grantham family gathers for their macabre Father's Day celebration, hosted by Sylvia Grantham. During the gathering, Aunt Bedelia recounts the troubling past of her murderous father, Nathan, creating a suspenseful atmosphere.

Father's Day Grantham Family Home
4

Nathan's Revenge

On Father's Day, as tensions rise, Bedelia visits her father Nathan's grave. In a horrifying twist, Nathan's corpse rises from the grave to exact revenge, shocking the remaining Granthams with the gruesome appearance of Sylvia's head.

Father's Day Graveyard
5

Jordy Finds the Meteor

Jordy Verrill, a simple-minded farmer, discovers a meteor on his land and imagines the wealth it could bring. However, he quickly realizes that the meteor releases an alien vegetation that begins to consume him.

Jordy's Farm
6

The Alien Growth

As the strange green vegetation grows, Jordy finds himself overwhelmed and consumed by despair. The alien intrusion affects both his mind and body, leading to a tragic and isolating demise.

Jordy's Farm
7

Harry's Predicament

Harry Wentworth is confronted by Richard Vickers regarding his affair with Richard's wife, Becky. Richard orchestrates a cruel game of revenge, burying Harry and Becky up to their necks on the beach as the tide approaches.

The Beach
8

The Zombie Revenge

As the tide rises, Harry and Becky meet a horrifying fate when they are transformed into water-logged zombies. Their fate serves as a chilling reminder of Richard's malicious intentions and the consequences of betrayal.

The Beach
9

The Discovery of The Crate

Mike, a janitor, stumbles upon an ancient crate under a staircase at Horlicks University. Curiosity leads Professor Dexter Stanley and Mike to examine the crate, unveiling a terrifying creature trapped within.

Horlicks University
10

The Deadly Trap

Professor Stanley's friend Henry conceives a scheme involving Henry's obnoxious wife, Wilma, unaware of the fatal threat within the crate. When the creature is unleashed, it leads to a gruesome ending for Wilma.

Horlicks University
11

Upson's Paranoia

Upson Pratt, a ruthless businessman, becomes increasingly paranoid about cleanliness while residing in a sterile penthouse. Following a troubling phone call from a former employee's widow, his obsessive fears begin to manifest.

Upson's Penthouse
12

The Cockroach Invasion

Upson's life spirals into chaos when his penthouse is invaded by cockroaches, the very creatures he detests. The overwhelming swarm leads to his shocking demise, reflecting his inability to escape his own phobias.

Upson's Penthouse
13

Garbage Men Discover the Comic

The next day, two garbage men stumble upon the discarded comic next to Billy's house. Their exploration of the comic's dark contents leads to an unexpected twist as they unwittingly engage with the Creep.

Outside Billy's House
14

Billy's Revenge

As the garbage men sift through the comic, Billy begins enacting his revenge on Stan using a voodoo doll. The chilling conclusion of the comic's stories foreshadows the impending doom for Stan.

15

The Creep's Finale

In the unsettling finale, the Creep holds the next edition of 'Creepshow' while chuckling ominously. The laughter echoes, leaving an eerie aftertaste as the film concludes on a note of lingering horror.

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