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Post by endo on Feb 15, 2019 19:59:09 GMT -5
 "Shudder, AMC Networks’ premium streaming service for thriller, suspense and horror, announced today that production has begun on its first long-form original TV series, Creepshow, in Atlanta, GA. Executive produced by The Walking Dead’s Greg Nicotero, the horror series is based on the iconic 1982 anthology film written by Stephen King and directed by George A. Romero. The six-episode season will feature an adaptation of an as-yet unannounced Stephen King story, as well as segments based on stories by other award-winning and acclaimed horror writers, including: ● “By the Silvery Waters of Lake Champlain” by Joe Hill (NOS4A2) ● “House of the Head” by Josh Malerman (Bird Box) ● “The Companion” by Joe Lansdale (The Bottoms) ● “The Man in the Suitcase” by Christopher Buehlman (The Lesser Dead) ● “All Hallows Eve” by Bruce Jones (The Hitchhiker) ● “Night of the Paw” by John Esposito (The Walking Dead: Webisodes) ● “Bad Wolf Down” by Rob Schrab (Monster House) “Having the opportunity to embrace the spirit of Creepshow and expand on what George and Steve created is, without a doubt, a lifelong dream come true,” said executive producer Greg Nicotero. “Having grown up in Pittsburgh, Creepshow lives in a special place for me. I had the good fortune to visit the set as a teenager. I was able to look behind the curtain of filmmaking, and it changed me forever. I’m honored to continue telling the stories in the ‘comic book come to life’ world that fans fell in love with. This fall we will be ‘opening the coffin’ and unleashing upon the world our demented and ghastly stories, crafted by the best in business.” In addition to his EP duties, Nicotero will direct some of the series. Other installments will be helmed by David Bruckner, director of the acclaimed horror film The Ritual; Roxanne Benjamin, director of segments of Southbound and XX; and Rob Schrab, whose numerous TV directing credits include Ghosted and Community. John Harrison, who was the first assistant director for George Romero on the original Creepshow movie (and who also composed the film’s theme), will be directing a story he co-wrote with Nicotero. Nicotero’s Oscar® and multiple Emmy® award-winning company, KNB EFX GROUP Inc., will be handling Creepshow’s Creature and Make-Up Effects. “We’re thrilled to have Greg Nicotero on board to transform Creepshow into a series, featuring stories by giants in the horror field like Stephen King and Joe Hill, as well as a fantastic lineup of writers, directors and special effects wizards,” said Shudder GM Craig Engler. “This a dream series for fans of the original movies and for anyone who wants to experience ‘the most fun you can have being scared.’” The DNA of the original movie is firmly embedded in the new series: in addition to King and Harrison’s return to the franchise, fans will recall that Joe Hill, King’s son, played comic-book-loving “Billy” in the 1982 film’s wrap-around segments. Nicotero also provided make-up effects on the 1987 follow-up, Creepshow 2, among his earliest screen credits. Additional stories and directors, as well as key casting, will be announced later this year. Shudder’s Creepshow will be produced by the Cartel with Monster Agency Productions, Taurus Entertainment, and Striker Entertainment: Stan Spry, Jeff Holland, and Eric Woods are executive producers for the Cartel; Greg Nicotero and Brian Witten are executive producers for Monster Agency Productions; Robert Dudelson, James Dudelson and Jordan Kizwani are executive producers for Taurus Entertainment; Russell Binder is executive producer and Marc Mostman co-executive producer for Striker Entertainment. Creepshow will premiere on Shudder later this year." |
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Post by NDX on Feb 16, 2019 17:25:07 GMT -5
For some reason I dont like that make-up
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Post by endo on Jul 15, 2019 19:46:46 GMT -5
Poster for the upcoming series...  |
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Post by endo on Jul 19, 2019 23:25:28 GMT -5
And a trailer...
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Post by livingdeadgirl on Jul 21, 2019 13:31:48 GMT -5
I'll definitely be checking it out, even though I'm not much of a Stephen King fan anymore.
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Post by endo on Sept 27, 2019 13:14:56 GMT -5
So, I saw the first episode of this and I was a little disappointed. Granted, with a name like Creepshow, it had a lot to live up to, and the first two stories in the first episode weren't really bad, I was just expecting more after all the hype.
The first story, "Gray Matter", was based on the story of the same name in Stephen King's Night Shift collection of stories. It's also the only story by King in the entire series.
I wish it had stayed closer to the story. I get that they have to fit two stories into an hour long episode, but I still felt it could have been closer to the original story. This one really disappointed because I know the story so well and was excited to see what they did with it. Not nearly what I was expecting.
The second story was called "The House of the Head" by Josh Malerman. It's about girl who gets a dollhouse that she thinks might be haunted.
This one was better then the first story to me, and was actually pretty scary and well done. Until the ending. Just felt like they kind of left it hanging with no real end.
Overall it was OK, with the second story actually being fun. I guess with all of the talk and hype, I was just expecting more. Worth a watch, just don't go in with expectations as high as I had I guess.
And, it was only the first episode, 5 more to go. Maybe it picks up steam as it goes. We'll see with episode 2.
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Post by endo on Oct 25, 2019 19:49:24 GMT -5
It's gotten better, I've enjoyed this series. Unfortunately I think next week is the last episode. Hope it comes back, I liked it.
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Post by gorepolice on Oct 28, 2019 22:04:10 GMT -5
I've been hearing all good things about it. Hopefully they put it in a set so I can check it out.
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Post by endo on Oct 30, 2019 11:41:38 GMT -5
I has been announced that Shudder has renewed Creepshow for a second season. Glad to hear it!
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Post by MacReadyOrNot on Jan 30, 2020 10:50:05 GMT -5
I'd be down for a season 2. The first season was okay enough. Still needs to find its footing.
I like The House of the Head the best probably, except its ending. Either that one or The Man in the Suitcase.
I really didn't care for The Finger, and Times is Tough in Musky Holler was a real letdown.
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Post by endo on Jan 30, 2020 16:31:23 GMT -5
Times is Tough was a real letdown. House of the Head was good, except for the ending, I agree. I thought the best was The Man in the Suitcase.
It felt like a first season show with only six episodes. I think the second season could be better than the first, at least I hope so.
I was glad I watched it, more good to say about it than bad. But, with some tweaking, it could be awesome.
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Post by gorepolice on May 11, 2020 3:37:04 GMT -5
I really wasn't feeling this show at all. I thought Gray Matter was decent enough, but House of the Head sucked. I started watching episode 2, but couldn't get into the first story and just turned it off. Might come back to it later, but so far I'm not at all impressed.
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Post by endo on May 11, 2020 15:18:32 GMT -5
I didn't really care for the first episode. I liked House of the Head for the most part, thought the ending was pretty weak.
I didn't like Gray Matter much at all, so different from the story and I love the story.
The show gets better, really liked The Man in the Suitcase episode. Feels like a show getting it's feet under it. Hopefully next season will be better throughout.
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Post by gorepolice on Aug 8, 2020 1:04:29 GMT -5
Gave it another try,couldn't get into it. Hopefully season 2 is better.
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