After the commercial disappointment of KNIGHTRIDERS, George Romero was looking for a win—and Hollywood came knocking. Although a planned adaptation of a Stephen King novel never materialized, the connection sparked a friendship that would soon lead to one of the most beloved horror anthologies of all time: CREEPSHOW.

Released in 1982, CREEPSHOW was a gory, candy-colored love letter to the EC horror comics Romero and King had devoured as kids. Written by King and directed by Romero, the film brought together five twisted tales of terror and cemented both men's status as masters of the genre.

CREEPSHOW also marked a turning point for Tom Savini. While already renowned for his gore work, this film gave him the chance to create elaborate creature and practical effects that pushed his talents to new heights.

In this episode, we dig into the behind-the-scenes making of CREEPSHOW, the origins of its comic book inspiration, and how it became a high-water mark for horror anthologies.

Coming Up:

DAY OF THE DEAD (1985)

MONKEY SHINES (1988)

TWO EVIL EYES (1990)

Theme Song: "There's Still a Little Bit of Time, If We Hurry and I Mean Hurry" by Slasher Film Festival Strategy.

This episode was written, produced and edited by Gary Horne & Justin Bishop, with special thanks to Todd Davis.

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