Creepshow (TV series) explained

Developer:Greg Nicotero
Composer:Christopher Drake
Country:United States
Language:English
Num Seasons:4
Num Episodes:23 + 2 specials
List Episodes:List of Creepshow (TV series) episodes
Producer:Julia Hobgood
Alex Orr
Executive Producer:Russell Binder
James Glenn Dudelson
Robert Franklin Dudelson
Jeff Holland
Jordan Kizwani
Greg Nicotero
Stan Spry
Brian Whitten
Eric Scott Woods
Runtime:42–45 minutes
Network:Shudder
Location:Atlanta, Georgia (season 1-3)
Toronto, Ontario (season 4)
Last Aired:present

Creepshow is an American horror anthology television series that was released on Shudder in 2019.[1] The series serves as a continuation of the 1982 film of the same name and features twenty five episodes with two horror stories per episode.[1] The series premiered on September 26, 2019.

On October 30, 2019, the series was renewed for a second season.[2] On October 30, 2020, an animated special titled A Creepshow Animated Special was released.[3] On November 10, 2020, it was announced that a holiday special titled A Creepshow Holiday Special would premiere on December 18, 2020.[4]

On February 18, 2021, the series was renewed for a third season, and the second season premiered on April 1, 2021. The third season debuted on September 23, 2021.[5]

On February 10, 2022, the series was renewed for a fourth season.[6] The fourth season premiered on October 13, 2023.[7]

Premise

The Creep shows audience members darkly grim horror stories from the pages of the Creepshow comic book. Each story evokes the traits of a comic book like the first Creepshow film and shows some occasional advertisements of horror products promoted in the comics. The stories detail different things including but not limited to demons, ghosts, vampires, werewolves, and zombies.

Episodes

See main article: List of Creepshow (TV series) episodes.

Production

Development

In July 2018, the Creepshow television series was announced, with Greg Nicotero listed as a producer and streaming service Shudder as the distributor.[8]

As in the original Creepshow, the Creep is a full-bodied puppet that delivers gags (mostly featured in the cold openings of each episode) through nonverbal cues or laughter. There were some episodes that used an animated version of the Creep.

Adaptations

On January 16, 2019, it was announced that one of the segments of the pilot episode would be based on Stephen King's short story, "Survivor Type" from his 1985 collection Skeleton Crew; however, that story was ultimately not used for the first season and was instead part of the animated Halloween special that aired in 2020.[9]

As with the feature films, the series draws from short story fiction. Subsequently, the following were also announced as the basis for stories:[1]

Original stories announced include:[1]

Casting

In April 2019, cast members announced included Adrienne Barbeau, Giancarlo Esposito, and Tobin Bell.[10] Subsequent announced cast members included David Arquette, Tricia Helfer, and Dana Gould.[1] On June 20, 2019, Jeffrey Combs, Bruce Davison, DJ Qualls, Big Boi, and Kid Cudi were announced as additional cast members.[11]

In September 2020, Anna Camp, Adam Pally, Josh McDermitt, Keith David, and Ashley Laurence were cast for the second season.[12] Later in October 2020, Marilyn Manson, Ali Larter, Iman Benson, Ryan Kwanten, Barbara Crampton, C. Thomas Howell, Denise Crosby, Breckin Meyer, Ted Raimi, Kevin Dillon and Eric Edelstein were cast.[13] On February 1, 2021, It was announced that Manson's episode would not air due to multiple abuse allegations[14] [15] and that an episode starring Molly Ringwald would air instead.[16] In March 2021, it was announced that Justin Long and D'Arcy Carden would be starring in an episode.[17]

Season 3 cast members include King Bach, Ethan Embry, Michael Rooker, James Remar, Reid Scott and Johnathon Schaech.[18] [19]

Directors

Unlike the film entries, the Creepshow series will feature several directors instead of one director. Announced segment directors include David Bruckner, Roxanne Benjamin, Rob Schrab, John Harrison, Greg Nicotero, and Tom Savini;[1] the latter three having worked on the first two Creepshow features.

Filming

Principal photography for the series began in February 2019 in Atlanta, Georgia. Season 2 began filming in September 2020; it was supposed to begin in March 2020, but was shut down due to the COVID-19 pandemic.[20] [21] [22]

In season four, its episodes were filmed in Toronto.[23]

Release

The series premiered on Shudder September 26, 2019.[1] [24]

Critical reception

The series received acclaim from critics. On Rotten Tomatoes, the series holds an approval rating of 97% based on 29 reviews with an average rating of 7.7/10. The critical consensus reads: "Delightfully eerie, Creepshow captures the spirit of the original while forging its own spooky path."[25] On Metacritic, the series has a weighted average score of 64 out of 100, based on 5 critics, indicating "generally favorable reviews".[26]

Tie-in novels

Scholastic Books released a book entitled Creepshow: The Taker, featuring two novellas inspired by the TV series. They were written by Elley Cooper.[27] A followup installment was released on April 28, 2021, entitled Creepshow: The Cursed, also written by Elley Cooper.[28]

Halloween Horror Nights

On August 3, 2019, Universal Parks & Resorts announced that Creepshow would be coming to Halloween Horror Nights exclusively at its Universal Studios Hollywood theme park. The maze featured three segments from the 1982 film ("Father's Day", "The Crate", and "They're Creeping Up on You") as well as two others from the newly made web television version for Shudder ("Gray Matter" and "Bad Wolf Down").[29]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 'Creepshow': David Arquette, Tricia Helfer & Dana Gould Join Shudder Series; Tom Savini To Direct. Collider.com. May 31, 2019. May 30, 2019. May 30, 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20190530163302/https://deadline.com/2019/05/creepshow-david-arquette-tricia-helfer-dana-gould-join-shudder-series-tom-savini-to-direct-1202624062/. live.
  2. Web site: Shudder Renews Hit Series "Creepshow" for Second Season. The Futon Critic. October 30, 2019.
  3. Web site: Video: Shudder Releases Trailer, Key Art and Images for "A Creepshow Animated Special" Premiering Thursday, October 29. The Futon Critic. October 23, 2020.
  4. Web site: Shudder Spreads Christmas Fear with "A Creepshow Holiday Special" Premiering December 18. The Futon Critic. November 10, 2020.
  5. Web site: 'Creepshow' Renewed For Season 3 At Shudder & Horror Streamer Orders Black Anthology Series. Deadline Hollywood. Alexandra. Del Rosario. February 18, 2021. February 18, 2021. February 18, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210218170221/https://deadline.com/2021/02/shudder-creepshow-season-3-black-horror-anthology-series-1234695873/. live.
  6. Web site: 'Creepshow', 'Kin' & 'Bloodlands' Renewed At AMC Networks As Eric McCormack Leads New Installment Of 'Slasher'. White. Peter. February 10, 2022. Deadline Hollywood. February 10, 2022. February 10, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220210232311/https://deadline.com/2022/02/creepshow-kin-bloodlands-slasher-renewed-at-amc-networks-eric-mccormack-1234930306/. live.
  7. Web site: Squires . John . 2023-08-21 . "Creepshow" Season 4 Trailer – Shudder Series Unleashes Brand New Monsters This Halloween . 2023-08-22 . Bloody Disgusting! . en-US . 2023-08-22 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230822003133/https://bloody-disgusting.com/tv/3775916/creepshow-season-4-trailer-shudder-series-unleashes-brand-new-monsters-this-halloween/ . live .
  8. Web site: Creepshow TV series stories confirmed. Den of Geek.
  9. Web site: Cavanaugh. Patrick. First 'Creepshow' Series Details Emerge About 'The Walking Dead' Director's Entry. ComicBook. March 12, 2019. January 16, 2019. February 4, 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20190204133319/https://comicbook.com/horror/2019/01/16/creepshow-shudder-greg-nicotero-episode-details/. live.
  10. Web site: Butler. Karen. Giancarlo Esposito, Adrienne Barbeau booked for 'Creepshow' episode. UPI.com. May 31, 2019. April 6, 2019.
  11. Web site: Squires. John. Jeffrey Combs and More Join Cast of Shudder's "Creepshow"; Plus Every Episode Detailed!. Bloody Disgusting. June 21, 2019. June 20, 2019. June 20, 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20190620220315/https://bloody-disgusting.com/tv/3568529/jeffrey-combs-join-cast-shudders-creepshow/. live.
  12. Web site: 'Creepshow': Anna Camp, Adam Pally, Josh McDermitt, Keith David & Ashley Laurence Join Season 2 Cast As Production Begins. Deadline Hollywood. Denise. Petski. September 10, 2020. September 10, 2020. September 10, 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20200910165232/https://deadline.com/2020/09/creepshow-anna-camp-keith-david-josh-mcdermitt-adam-pally-season-2-cast-production-begins-1234573980/. live.
  13. Web site: 'Creepshow' Season 2 Rounds Out Cast; Marilyn Manson, Ali Larter & Several Others Set For Shudder Anthology Series. Erik. Pedersen. October 28, 2020. January 5, 2021. February 1, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210201170348/https://deadline.com/2020/10/creepshow-season-2-cast-marilyn-manson-ali-larter-shudder-anthology-series-1234604501/. live.
  14. Web site: Marilyn Manson's Creepshow Episode Will No Longer Air Amid Evan Rachel Wood Abuse Allegations. 2 February 2021. 2 February 2021. 2 February 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210202163704/https://www.eonline.com/news/1233600/marilyn-mansons-creepshow-episode-will-no-longer-air-amid-evan-rachel-wood-abuse-allegations. live.
  15. Web site: Marilyn Manson dropped from 'American Gods' and 'Creepshow' following abuse allegations. EW.com. 2021-02-02. 2021-02-02. https://web.archive.org/web/20210202080537/https://ew.com/tv/marilyn-manson-removed-american-gods-creepshow-abuse-allegations/. live.
  16. Web site: 'Creepshow' Creator Greg Nicotero on Scrapping Marilyn Manson Episode Amid Abuse Allegations: "We Stand by the Decision". 18 February 2021. 30 March 2021. 25 February 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210225054604/https://deadline.com/2021/02/creepshow-greg-nicotero-marilyn-manson-abuse-allegations-1234695764/. live.
  17. Web site: Creepshow Showrunner Greg Nicotero on the Challenges and Triumphs of Season 2. 2021-03-25. 2021-03-25. https://web.archive.org/web/20210325082712/https://comicbook.com/horror/news/creepshow-season-2-greg-nicotero-interview-monsters-shudder/. live.
  18. Web site: "Creepshow" Season 3 Brings 12 New Tales of Terror to Shudder for Halloween! [Trailer]. September 2021. 2021-09-05. 2021-09-05. https://web.archive.org/web/20210905201116/https://bloody-disgusting.com/tv/3681152/creepshow-season-3-brings-12-new-tales-terror-shudder-halloween-trailer/. live.
  19. Web site: TVLine Items: Dave Annable to Walker, Krakowski Joins Annie Live! And More. September 2021. 2021-09-05. 2021-09-05. https://web.archive.org/web/20210905201116/https://tvline.com/2021/09/01/walker-dave-annable-cast-season-2/. live.
  20. Web site: Squires. John. Production Has Begun On Shudder's "Creepshow"; Stories and Directors Announced!. Bloody Disgusting. May 31, 2019. February 9, 2019. October 31, 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20191031153653/https://bloody-disgusting.com/tv/3545767/production-begun-shudders-creepshow-stories-directors-announced/. live.
  21. Web site: Creepshow Season 2 Ready to Go as Soon as It's Safe. Kaye. Don. Den of Geek. April 21, 2020. October 2, 2020. December 13, 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20201213062358/https://www.denofgeek.com/tv/creepshow-season-2-ready-to-go-as-soon-as-its-safe/. live.
  22. Web site: Creepshow Season 2 Starts Production as the Shudder Series Reveals its Cast. Baxter. Joseph. Den of Geek. September 10, 2020. October 2, 2020. September 30, 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20200930005822/https://www.denofgeek.com/tv/creepshow-season-2-cast-production-shudder/. live.
  23. Web site: "Creepshow" Season 4 - Greg Nicotero on Showrunning & Special Effects. Maggie. Boccella. Collider. October 14, 2023. November 4, 2023.
  24. Web site: Video: Shudder Releases First "Creepshow" Trailer at San Diego Comic Con, Announces September 26 Series Debut. The Futon Critic. July 19, 2019.
  25. Web site: Creepshow: Season 1 (2019). Rotten Tomatoes. May 21, 2020. May 27, 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20200527195932/https://www.rottentomatoes.com/tv/creepshow/s01. live.
  26. Web site: Creepshow: Season 1. Metacritic. May 21, 2020. May 30, 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20200530090321/https://www.metacritic.com/tv/creepshow/season-1. live.
  27. Web site: Creepshow: The Taker. scholastic.com. 2020-10-17. 2020-10-18. https://web.archive.org/web/20201018111426/https://kids.scholastic.com/kids/book/creepshow-the-taker-by-elley-cooper/. live.
  28. Web site: Creepshow: The Cursed. barnesandnoble.com. 2020-10-17. 2020-10-17. https://web.archive.org/web/20201017204221/https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/creepshow-scholastic/1137050838?ean=9781338631241. live.
  29. Web site: 'Creepshow' announced for Halloween Horror Nights at Universal Studios Hollywood. Brittani Tuttle. Attractions Magazine. August 3, 2019. October 17, 2019. October 17, 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20191017210727/https://attractionsmagazine.com/creepshow-halloween-horror-nights-ush/. live.

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