Comfort Films 95: Creepshow (1982)

Comfort Films Podcast

What do you get when you mix together the finest in horror comics, short stories, film, and cake? The classic 1982 film Creepshow, written by the master of horror Stephen King and directed by George A. Romero, the brains behind modern-day zombie lore. For our second Halloween month selection, John and Georgia give an in-depth analysis of the six gory tales that comprise Creepshow's anthology and share personal memories of their first viewings of the film as kids. We talk Stephen King the author, screenwriter, and actor (in his only starring role to date), we praise the execution of the practical and in-camera effects, we explore how longtime Romero collaborator and Director of Photography Michael Gornick achieved the comic book look for the film, we discuss how FX wizard Tom Savini created the incredible Yeti-like monster Fluffy, Ed Harris's super smooth disco moves, the joys of international cockroach trafficking, and we applaud the talents of the all-star cast including Leslie Nielsen, Hal Holbrook, Ted Danson, and Adrienne Barbeau, who make the fantastic characters come to life. Even if your dad threw out your comic book, we've got you covered, so give us a listen!