Creepshow is based on the classic 1982 horror film directed by George A. Romero (director of The Night of the Living Dead). Both the film and the comics aimed to portray the terror of the 50s.
This comic refers to the style of the television and comic series Tales from the crypt. Young people are probably unaware, however, older people must remember. And if you liked it for sure you will love this comic.
Bernie Wrightson did an excellent job with traces of the drawings as they really bring to the similarity of the 50's horror.
We have 5 stories presented by a creature, similar to an undead, which always brings comments that vary between sarcastic and funny, at the beginning and at the end of each story.
Father's Day: We have the story of Bedalia, who on every “Father's Day” visits the grave of his deceased father.
Father's Day: We have the story of Bedalia, who on every “Father's Day” visits the grave of his deceased father.
Jordy Verril's lonely death: A hick finds a mysterious stone and believes he can get some money from it. I believe that King was inspired by "The Color Out of Space" from Lovecraft.The Box: A janitor finds a box at a university and authorizes a professor to open it. That was my favorite story. Here is a clearer characteristic that King uses in his stories: Sometimes the worst monsters are hidden inside you.
Going with the flow: A man decides to take revenge after discovering that his wife is cheating on him.
Cheap revenge: A grumpy old man with an obsession with cleanliness is irritated by having cockroaches in his apartment. I was a little uncomfortable with this tale since I have a horror of cockroaches.
I don't believe that today anyone is really going to be scared by these stories, but it is a great way for old horror fans to remember the style or for other readers to get to know this horror style that is no longer seen today.
And you? Already knew these comics? Let me know in the comments! See you in the next review!
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