VHS Vault: Creepshow (1982)

 

"Oh, I can hold my breath for a long, long time!"

I remember the first time seeing Creepshow (1982) in a friend's basement with the lights off. Definitely had some fun, creepy episodes.

Cracked spine, faded box art, and that eerie glow when you slide it into the VCR—this classic horror anthology from George A. Romero and Stephen King brings EC Comics to life, one terrifying tale at a time.

It’s ghoulish, colorful, and drips with Saturday-night-on-the-couch horror fun that every VHS junkie and fan of 80s horror will appreciate.

Vault Fact File

• Title: Creepshow
• Year: 1982
• Director: George A. Romero
• Runtime: 120 minutes
• Rating: R
• Tagline(s): “The most fun you'll ever have being scared.”
• Studio / Distribution: Warner Bros. / Laurel Entertainment
• Cast: Hal Holbrook, Adrienne Barbeau, Leslie Nielsen, Ted Danson, and Stephen King
• Fun Fact: Stephen King not only wrote the screenplay but also stars as the doomed farmer Jordy Verrill in “The Lonesome Death of Jordy Verrill.”
• Extra Trivia: The vivid comic-book style was achieved with colored lighting gels and comic panel transitions, Romero’s tribute to 1950s EC horror comics like Tales from the Crypt.
• Legacy: A cult favorite that spawned sequels, a TV revival, and endless nostalgia for practical gore and ghoulish humor.

⏪ Rewind or Fast Forward?

Rewind. This one’s a must-have on any horror fan’s shelf. Each story oozes pulp horror charm, from killer crates to vengeful corpses. With its blend of comic-book flair and dark humor, Creepshow proves horror can be both campy and classy. You’ll want to rewind this one again and again, just don’t leave the lights off.

⚡ Watch It

Streaming now on Shudder and Tubi, or available for rent on Amazon Prime Video and Apple TV. Collectors can find it on Blu-ray and 4K from Scream Factory.

official Trailer for creepshow

Back to the Vault: Can’t get enough of comic-book carnage? Rewind to Halloween III: Season of the Witch (1982) for more strange and seasonal chills in the VHS Vault.