Creepshow (1982): cast, story & where to watch
1982 · Film · ★ 6.9
Released in 1982, Creepshow is a comedy and horror film directed by George A. Romero, running about 120 minutes. “The Most Fun You'll Ever Have... BEING SCARED!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Inspired by the E.C. comics of the 1950s, George A. Romero and Stephen King bring five tales of terror to the screen.
Who’s in it. Creepshow stars Hal Holbrook as Henry Northrup (segment "The Crate"), Adrienne Barbeau as Wilma Northrup (segment "The Crate"), Fritz Weaver as Dexter Stanley (segment "The Crate") and Leslie Nielsen as Richard Vickers (segment "Something To Tide You Over"), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.9/10, Creepshow has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $21M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on YouTube TV and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Creepshow page.
If you liked it. Fans of Creepshow tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Creepshow (1982)?
- In US, Creepshow is available to stream on YouTube TV, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Creepshow worth watching?
- Creepshow holds an audience score of 6.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Creepshow?
- Creepshow stars Hal Holbrook, Adrienne Barbeau, Fritz Weaver, Leslie Nielsen and Carrie Nye.
- When was Creepshow released?
- Creepshow was released in 1982, with a runtime of about 120 minutes.