Fans of the classic horror comedy anthology Creepshow can purchase a new limited edition remastered 4K Blu-ray. Creepshow’s limited edition comes in a suitably creepy yet humorous steel book box. The new version was released this month, but is already on sale at Amazon and Walmart for $33 (originally $40). “Creepshow,” directed by George Romero and written by novelist Stephen King, was originally released in 1982 and spawned a series that has grown in recent years thanks to the anthology show “Shudder” and a series The series enjoyed a resurgence in popularity with the release of new comic books. The original film is still one of the best of the lot – Shudder’s series is pretty good, though – and the film still holds up well over 40 years later.
$33 (originally $40)
Creepshow Limited Edition comes with 4K Blu-ray and standard 1080p Blu-ray. The film was remastered in 4K using the original camera negatives. Both discs are packed with special features, including audio commentary with George Romero, a roundtable about the making of Creepshow, and more behind-the-scenes content. You can find the full list of special features at the bottom of this article.
“Creepshow” is a horror-comedy mashup that pays homage to classic comics like “Tales from the Crypt” and “Fear the Ghost”. Rather than telling one long story, this two-hour anthology film contains five different vignettes. Stories include a murdered man returning from the dead, a mysterious meteor falling on a remote farm, and an army of cockroaches hunting an entomophobic man.
Stephen King made his screenwriting debut with “Creepshow,” and two of the five stories are based on his short stories. Creepshow was influenced by comic books, and King adapted the film into a graphic novel form the same year the film premiered. Many adaptations of King’s novels in comic and graphic novel form are created by other writers, such as the newly released Sleeping Beauty: Deluxe Remastered Edition , but Creepshow’s graphic novel was created by King. The book is still in print and is only $15 on Amazon.
More Creepshow Blu-rays
This isn’t Creepshow’s first 4K release. Last year, Creepshow launched a new collector’s edition with the same bonus features. If you purchased this edition, the only reason to purchase the new edition is the steel book box. The Creepshow Collector’s Edition is $26 at Amazon and Walmart (regularly $37).
Creepshow’s popularity led to multiple sequels. George Romero wrote the screenplay for Creepshow 2 (1987), which contained three additional stories based on King’s short stories. Worth watching, but quite mediocre compared to the original. You can buy Creepshow 2 on standard Blu-ray for $15. The straight-to-DVD version of Creepshow 3, released in 2006, is probably only worth watching if you’re morbidly curious (which is bad).
Thankfully, Creepshow 3 isn’t the end of the series. The 2019 revival of the Tremors anthology series effectively captured the tone of the original. Shudder has produced 25 episodes for four seasons. Each episode contains two stories, each approximately 20 minutes long. All four seasons are available on Blu-ray.
Creepshow comics and books
Shude’s series also led to a revival of the print version of Creepshow. Two young adult (12+) Creepshow novels, “The Taker” and “The Cursed,” are available for $10 each.
There’s also an ongoing comic anthology series written and drawn by big names in the industry, including Garth Ennis and Stephen King’s eldest son Joe Hill. As a child, Hill appeared in the prologue and epilogue of the original Creepshow film, and more than 40 years later, he created an official Creepshow comic called Joe Hill’s Wolverton Station.
Creepshow Volumes 1 and 2 each contain 5 comics, and the paperbacks are available on Amazon for $15 or less. You can get all 12 Creepshow comics released to date on Kindle for just $25.
Creepshow fans should also check out our roundup of all Stephen King comics and graphic novels.
Creepshow Limited Edition Special Features
The 4K version of Creepshow is remastered from the original camera negatives and supports Dolby Vision and HDR 10.
Inside the steel box, you’ll also find a standard 1080p Blu-ray disc. Both discs are loaded with special features. Some of these bonuses are available on both discs, while others are exclusive to the standard Blu-ray. Check out all the special features on each disc below:
Creepshow 4K Blu-ray Special Features
- Audio commentary with director George A. Romero and makeup and special effects artist Tom Savini
- Audio commentary by director of photography Michael Gornick
- Audio commentary by composer/first assistant director John Harrison and construction coordinator Ed Fontaine
- Interviews: Michael Gornick, John Ampras, Bruce Allen Miller, Darryl Ferrucci
- Mondo Macabre – Check out the Creepshow poster with Mondo co-founder Rob Jones and event planner Josh Curry
- Collecting Creepshow – Creepshow prop collector Dave Burian shows off his collection
- Creepshow Color – How to Restore Creepshow in 4K
- Into The Mix – Sound re-recording artist Chris Jenkins talks about re-recording audio
- Stills Gallery – behind-the-scenes images, movie posters, special effects makeup, color stills, posters and lobby cards
Creepshow Blu-ray Special Features
- Horror and Three Rivers – “Creepshow” Production Roundtable Discussion
- Comic Style – Interview with Costume Designer Barbara Anderson
- Ripped from the Page – Interview with Animator Rick Catizone
- Horror Sanctuary – Sean Clark Tours Original Filming Locations
- Behind the Scenes with Tom Savini
- deleted scenes
- Theatrical trailer in English and Spanish
- TV and radio advertising
- Audio commentary by director of photography Michael Gornick
- Audio commentary by composer/first assistant director John Harrison and construction coordinator Ed Fontaine
- News interviews with the original cast
- Mondo Macabre – Check out the Creepshow poster with Mondo co-founder Rob Jones and event planner Josh Curry
- Collecting Creepshow – Creepshow prop collector Dave Burian shows off his collection
- Creepshow Color – How to Restore Creepshow in 4K
- Into The Mix – Sound re-recording artist Chris Jenkins talks about re-recording audio
- Stills Gallery – behind-the-scenes images, movie posters, special effects makeup, color stills, posters and lobby cards
