Creepshow
1982, English. Directed by George A. Romero.
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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.
- Runtime
- 2h 0m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.9/10 from 1,212 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Creepshow isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it online.
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Cast & crew
- George A. RomeroDirector
- Hal HolbrookHenry Northrup (segment "The Crate")
- Adrienne BarbeauWilma Northrup (segment "The Crate")
- Fritz WeaverDexter Stanley (segment "The Crate")
- Leslie NielsenRichard Vickers (segment "Something To Tide You Over")
- Carrie NyeSylvia Grantham (segment "Father's Day")
- E.G. MarshallUpson Pratt (segment "They're Creeping Up On You")
- Viveca LindforsAunt Bedelia (segment "Father's Day")
- Ed HarrisHank Blaine (segment "Father's Day")
- Ted DansonHarry Wentworth (segment "Something To Tide You Over")
- Stephen KingJordy Verrill (segment "The Lonesome Death Of Jordy Verrill")
- Warner ShookRichard Grantham (segment "Father's Day")
- Gaylen RossBecky Vickers (segment "Something To Tide You Over")
Details
- Released
- 10 November 1982
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Stephen King
- Budget
- $8M
- Box office
- $21M
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What Creepshow is based on
Creepshow is based on Weeds, a 1976 comic by Stephen King and The Crate, a 1979 comic by Stephen King.
Comic · 1976
Weeds
By Stephen King
Comic · 1979
The Crate
By Stephen King
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Creepshow: quick answers
What comes after Creepshow?
Next in the series: Creepshow 2 (1987) and Creepshow 3 (2006).
Is Creepshow worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.9/10 from 1,212 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Creepshow?
Creepshow runs 120 minutes (2h 0m).
Does Creepshow have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Creepshow. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Creepshow parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Creepshow is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Creepshow on?
Creepshow isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it online. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like Creepshow?
If you liked Creepshow, try Creepshow 2, Tales from the Darkside: The Movie, Trick 'r Treat.
Who directed Creepshow?
Creepshow (1982) was directed by George A. Romero and stars Hal Holbrook, Adrienne Barbeau, Fritz Weaver.
What is Creepshow based on?
Creepshow is based on Weeds, a 1976 comic by Stephen King and The Crate, a 1979 comic by Stephen King.