Creepshow(1982)
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Overview
Five grisly tales from a 1950s-style comic, including a murdered father rising from beyond, a bizarre meteor, a vengeful husband, a mysterious crate's occupant, and a plague of cockroaches.
Director
George A. Romero
Studio
Laurel Entertainment
Budget
$8M
Revenue
$21M
Cast
Hal Holbrook
as Henry Northrup (segment "The Crate")
Adrienne Barbeau
as Wilma Northrup (segment "The Crate")
Fritz Weaver
as Dexter Stanley (segment "The Crate")
Leslie Nielsen
as Richard Vickers (segment "Something To Tide You Over")
Carrie Nye
as Sylvia Grantham (segment "Father's Day")
E.G. Marshall
as Upson Pratt (segment "They're Creeping Up On You")
Viveca Lindfors
as Aunt Bedelia (segment "Father's Day")
Ed Harris
as Hank Blaine (segment "Father's Day")
Ted Danson
as Harry Wentworth (segment "Something To Tide You Over")
Stephen King
as Jordy Verrill (segment "The Lonesome Death Of Jordy Verrill")
Warner Shook
as Richard Grantham (segment "Father's Day")
Gaylen Ross
as Becky Vickers (segment "Something To Tide You Over")
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1982
Runtime
2h 0m
Language
English
Rating
6.9 / 10
Budget
$8M
Box Office
$21M
Production Companies
Laurel Entertainment • United Film Distribution Company (UFDC)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Creepshow?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for Creepshow (1982).
What is Creepshow about?▼
Five grisly tales from a 1950s-style comic, including a murdered father rising from beyond, a bizarre meteor, a vengeful husband, a mysterious crate's occupant, and a plague of cockroaches.
Who directed Creepshow?▼
Creepshow was directed by George A. Romero and released in 1982. It is a horror, comedy film.
How long is Creepshow?▼
Creepshow has a runtime of 2 hours and 0 minutes (120 minutes total).
Who stars in Creepshow?▼
The cast of Creepshow includes Hal Holbrook as Henry Northrup (segment "The Crate"), Adrienne Barbeau as Wilma Northrup (segment "The Crate"), Fritz Weaver as Dexter Stanley (segment "The Crate"), Leslie Nielsen as Richard Vickers (segment "Something To Tide You Over"), Carrie Nye as Sylvia Grantham (segment "Father's Day") and more.
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