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Creepshow (other)
''Creepshow'' is a 1982 American comedy horror anthology film. Creepshow may also refer to: Film and television * ''Creepshow 2'', a 1987 American comedy horror anthology film * '' Creepshow 3'', a 2006 American horror film, and a sequel to the horror anthology classics ''Creepshow'' and ''Creepshow 2'' * ''Creepshow'' (TV series), a 2019 horror anthology web television series Music * The Creepshow, a band from Burlington, Ontario, Canada * ''Creepshow'', an album by Xiu Xiu and Grouper * ''Creepshow'' (soundtrack), 1982 soundtrack album for the film * ''Creepshow 2'' (soundtrack), 1987 soundtrack album for the film * "Creepshow", a single by Kerli from the album ''Love Is Dead'' * "Creepshow", a song by Skid Row from the album ''Slave to the Grind'' Other uses * ''Creepshow'' (comics), a graphic novella based on the film of the same name See also * Creep (other) * Freakshow (other) Freakshow most commonly refers to freak show, an exhibition of rarities. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Creepshow
''Creepshow'' is a 1982 American horror comedy anthology film directed by George A. Romero and written by Stephen King, making this film his screenwriting debut. The film's ensemble cast includes Hal Holbrook, Adrienne Barbeau, Fritz Weaver, Leslie Nielsen, Carrie Nye, E. G. Marshall, Viveca Lindfors, Ted Danson and Ed Harris, as well as King himself. The film was primarily shot on location in Pittsburgh and its suburbs, including Monroeville, where Romero leased an old boys' academy (Penn Hall) to build extensive sets for the film. ''Creepshow'' consists of five short stories: "Father's Day", "The Lonesome Death of Jordy Verrill" (based on the King short story "Weeds"), "Something to Tide You Over", " The Crate" and "They're Creeping Up on You!" Two of these stories were adapted from King's short stories, with the film bookended by prologue and epilogue scenes featuring a young boy named Billy (played by King's son, Joe), who is punished by his abusive father for reading ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Creepshow 2
''Creepshow 2'' is a 1987 American comedy horror anthology film directed by Michael Gornick, and the sequel to '' Creepshow''. Gornick was previously the cinematographer of the first film, and the screenplay was written by George A. Romero who was director of the original film. The film's stars were Lois Chiles, George Kennedy, Dorothy Lamour, and Tom Savini. It was once again based upon stories by Stephen King. Plot Prologue In the small town of Dexter, Maine, a delivery truck pulls up to a newsstand. Billy, a young boy, eagerly follows the truck on his bike. The truck's back shutter opens to reveal the Creep, who drops off copies of the latest issue of ''Creepshow'' (which has the same cover as the comic in the final scene of the previous film) before vanishing. Billy picks up an issue and begins to read it. Old Chief Wood'nhead In a small town called Dead River, Ray and Martha Spruce are an elderly couple who run the small town's general store, whose décor includes a ciga ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Creepshow 3
''Creepshow 3'' is a 2006 American comedy horror film, and a sequel to Stephen King and George A. Romero's horror anthology films '' Creepshow'' (1982) and '' Creepshow 2'' (1987). It was directed and produced by Ana Clavell and James Dudelson. The film stars Kris Allen, A. J. Bowen, Emmett McGuire and Stephanie Pettee. Like its predecessors, the film is a collection of tales of light-hearted horror: "Alice", "The Radio", "Call Girl", "The Professor's Wife", and "Haunted Dog", although there is no EC Comics angle this time around. The film was panned by critics. Plot Wraparound story Unlike the first two ''Creepshow'' installments, in which the wraparound element linking the stories was a horror comic, ''Creepshow 3'' takes an approach similar to Quentin Tarantino's ''Pulp Fiction'' in which characters from each story interact with each other during the film. There is also a hot dog stand as a common element in the movie. Brochures, ads, and other things from the hot dog sta ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Creepshow (TV Series)
''Creepshow'' is an American horror anthology television series that was released on Shudder in 2019. The series serves as a continuation of the 1982 film of the same name and features twenty-five episodes with two horror stories per episode. The series premiered on September 26, 2019. On October 30, 2019, the series was renewed for a second season. On October 30, 2020, an animated special titled ''A Creepshow Animated Special'' was released. On November 10, 2020, it was announced that a holiday special titled ''A Creepshow Holiday Special'' would premiere on December 18, 2020. On February 18, 2021, the series was renewed for a third season, and the second season premiered on April 1, 2021. The third season debuted on September 23, 2021. On February 10, 2022, the series was renewed for a fourth season. The fourth season premiered on October 13, 2023. Premise The Creep shows audience members darkly grim horror stories from the pages of the ''Creepshow'' comic book. Each story ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Creepshow
The Creepshow is a Canadian rock band from Burlington, Ontario. The band formed in 2005 when the four original members got together with the purpose of starting a psychobilly band. The Creepshow writes the majority of their songs about horror films. Former bands Most of The Creepshow's current and past members have been in various garage bands before. McNab was the singer/guitarist for Outspan and Jersey. McGinty was the songwriter and trombonist for ska band two-face and played trombone in Outspan as well. Matt "Pomade" Gee splits his time between The Creepshow and punk band Rehab for Quitters for which he also plays drums. The Creepshow is known for their live shows as well as fast-paced songs filled with backup vocals from McNab and McGinty and sing-alongs that the whole crowd can participate in. Labels Adam (DOOM) Sewell, the creator of Stereo Dynamite, signed the band in 2005 after hearing their demo and had them record two songs for Zombie Night in Canada Vol. 2. The ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Xiu Xiu
Xiu Xiu ( ) is an American experimental rock band, formed in 2002 by singer-songwriter Jamie Stewart in San Jose, California. Currently, the line-up consists of multi-instrumentalists Stewart (the only constant member since formation), Angela Seo, and percussionist David Kendrick. The band's name comes from the Chinese film '' Xiu Xiu: The Sent Down Girl'', which has influenced the sound of their music, according to Stewart. Xiu Xiu released their first two albums, '' Knife Play'' (2002) and ''A Promise'' (2003), on 5 Rue Christine to positive critical reception. In-between the two, the EP ''Chapel of the Chimes'' was released via Absolutely Kosher. The compilation album '' Fag Patrol'' was released shortly after, and their third studio album ''Fabulous Muscles'' was released in 2004. ''La Forêt'' was released in 2005 after Caralee McElroy joined the group, and ''The Air Force'' followed in 2006. 2008's '' Women as Lovers'' was released via the main Kill Rock Stars l ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Grouper (musician)
Grouper is the solo project of musician, artist and producer Liz Harris (born July 15, 1980). She has released material on her own label and other independent labels since 2005. Grouper released the critically acclaimed '' Dragging a Dead Deer Up a Hill'' in 2008, followed by five more records, including a two-part album, ''A I A'', and the piano-led album ''Ruins''. Her twelfth album, ''Shade'', was released in 2021. Grouper has collaborated with a number of other artists, including Xiu Xiu, Tiny Vipers (as the duo Mirrorring), Roy Montgomery, The Bug, Lawrence English (as Slow Walkers), Jefre Cantu-Ledesma (as Raum) and Paul Clipson. The critic Brett Abrahamsen referred to her as a "genius of modern music" in his 2022 profile of Roy Montgomery. Biography Harris was born July 15, 1980, in Northern California and grew up around the San Francisco Bay area. She grew up in a Fourth Way commune there which was inspired by the philosophy of George Gurdjieff. The community was ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Creepshow (soundtrack)
''Creepshow'' (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) is the soundtrack album to the 1982 horror film ''Creepshow'', composed and conducted by John Harrison. The soundtrack album was released by Varèse Sarabande Records as an LP record in the United States in 1982. Original 1982 release Track listing First release on LP by Varèse Sarabande Records. For the original soundtrack, the time length for the score was only 40 minutes and 58 seconds. Subsequent releases Release history 2003 CD release First release on CD by La-La Land Records in 2003. It is identical in content to the LP release, except for the addition of music from ''Tales from the Darkside ''Tales from the Darkside'' is an American horror anthology television series created by George A. Romero. A pilot episode was first broadcast on October 29, 1983. The series was picked up for syndication, and the first season premiered on S ...'', ''Mansions of the Moon'' and ''Shoobie Doobie Moon''. 2014 Expanded Ed ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Creepshow 2 (soundtrack)
''Creepshow 2'' is a 1987 American comedy horror anthology film directed by Michael Gornick, and the sequel to ''Creepshow''. Gornick was previously the cinematographer of the first film, and the screenplay was written by George A. Romero who was director of the original film. The film's stars were Lois Chiles, George Kennedy, Dorothy Lamour, and Tom Savini. It was once again based upon stories by Stephen King. Plot Prologue In the small town of Dexter, Maine, a delivery truck pulls up to a newsstand. Billy, a young boy, eagerly follows the truck on his bike. The truck's back shutter opens to reveal the Creep, who drops off copies of the latest issue of ''Creepshow'' (which has the same cover as the comic in the final scene of the previous film) before vanishing. Billy picks up an issue and begins to read it. Old Chief Wood'nhead In a small town called Dead River, Ray and Martha Spruce are an elderly couple who run the small town's general store, whose décor includes a cigar s ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Love Is Dead (Kerli Album)
''Love Is Dead'' is the debut studio album by Estonian recording artist Kerli. It was released in the United States on 8 July 2008 by Island Records. ''Love Is Dead'' is a pop, rock, alternative and electronica record that incorporates gothic influences. Its sound has been noted to contain influences from the music of artists such as Natasha Bedingfield and Björk, while it has been described as both uplifting and dark. The album received overall mixed reviews, nonetheless reviewers lauded its uniqueness and composition, while praising Kerli's vocals. The album peaked at number 2 on the US Heatseekers Albums chart, which measures the popularity of albums by new artists. It also reached number 126 on the ''Billboard'' 200 in the United States. Background and writing Kerli began writing for her debut album at the age of 14 but after two failed recording contracts with Universal Republic Records and Stolen Transmission, she spent two years in Sweden writing music with other writ ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Slave To The Grind
''Slave to the Grind'' is the second studio album by American heavy metal band Skid Row, released on June 11, 1991, by Atlantic Records. The album displayed a harsher sound than its predecessor and lyrics that avoided hard rock cliches. ''Slave to the Grind'' is the first heavy metal album to chart at number one on the ''Billboard'' 200 in the Nielsen SoundScan era, selling 134,000 copies in its opening week. The album was certified 2× platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) in 1998 for shipping two million copies in the United States. It produced five singles: " Monkey Business", " Slave to the Grind", " Wasted Time", "In a Darkened Room" and "Quicksand Jesus". Skid Row promoted the album opening for Guns N' Roses in 1991 and as a headliner the following year. Composition and recording Skid Row wrote most of ''Slave to the Grind'' in a New Jersey studio and demoed the tracks with Michael Wagener, who produced their previous album. Recording began i ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Creepshow (comics)
''Creepshow'' is a graphic novella published by Penguin imprint Plume in July 1982, based on the film '' Creepshow'' (also from 1982). The film, directed by George A. Romero and written by Stephen King, consists of five short films, two of which are based on earlier prose stories by King, while the remaining three were written specifically for the film. The book's interior art is by Bernie Wrightson with Michele Wrightson, with a cover by Jack Kamen. Stories The comic book, like the film, consists of five short stories. These are: * "Father's Day" * "The Lonesome Death of Jordy Verrill" (based on the short story "Weeds A weed is an unwanted plant of any species. Weed or weeds may also refer to: Places * Weed, Arkansas, an unincorporated community in the United States * Weed, California, a city in the United States * Weed, Kentucky, an unincorporated communit ...", first published in 1976) * "The Crate" (based on the short story " The Crate", first published in 1979) * "S ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
