Shudder's "Creepshow" (Season 1) - Page 3 - Blu-ray Forum

Talyn · 09-27-2019, 03:41 AM

Very enjoyable first episode. The first story was good, the second was excellent and that's just my personal tastes. Great casting though underused but hey, you get 22 minutes for each story so I'm sure some of the kinks will get worked out. Overall, pretty pleased and can't wait for more. Shudder is a pretty good App and is not overpriced. 7 day trial right now, per month or per year cost is the sweet spot I can afford. This will bring us up to Halloween time!

Sawasdee1983 · 09-27-2019, 03:46 AM

I watched the First episode too. Story number one was okay. Nothing special but the second story was awesone

Goldensuitcase · 09-27-2019, 04:08 AM

Hmm.....I felt the second story was less appealing. I mean.....nothing really happened overall. I liked it but again.......NOTHING HAPPENED.

darkness2918 · 09-27-2019, 06:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Sawasdee1983

I watched the First episode too. Story number one was okay. Nothing special but the second story was awesone

Really? I thought the first story was much better.

Sawasdee1983 · 09-27-2019, 08:52 AM

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Originally Posted by darkness2918

Really? I thought the first story was much better.

Yes really

Spooked · 09-27-2019, 03:29 PM

I actually liked the second short much better. The first one had a good premise, but really fell apart at the end. I think I know what they were going for, but the writing didn't really do an adequate job of getting me there. It was a bit abrupt. (That and - as an aside - the kid's line delivery got progressively worse as the piece progressed.

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The second short had a bit of a 'punchless' ending, but I enjoyed the story as a whole more so I wasn't as bothered.

Overall I really liked it, and if I could change one thing it would be the CGI (ALA Crimson Peak) intro. They did such a great job of using practical effects, props, and illustrated comic panels throughout the shorts that the entire intro section seemed jarringly out-of-place.

Goremeister100 · 09-28-2019, 06:21 PM

Enjoyed the show. Wasn't great but it was decent. Hopefully they'll choose some of King's better short stories as the season goes on. Would love to see THE MONKEY adapted to the small screen.

moviegeek1992 · 09-29-2019, 03:34 AM

The thing I liked about the first episode was how family friendly it was. No swearing, nudity etc just good old fashioned spooky storytelling. The first segment was decent, albeit a tad disappointing, it was also the one with all the big name stars. The second in comparison perhaps worked better because of the lack of star power. The dollhouse scenes were really well done, aside from the lacklustre ending it was a 10/10 short.

prkchopexpress · 09-29-2019, 05:22 AM

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Originally Posted by moviegeek1992

The thing I liked about the first episode was how family friendly it was. No swearing, nudity etc just good old fashioned spooky storytelling.

if i wanted family friendly, i’d look for something on the disney channel or lifetime. not on shudder.

but hey, i live in 2019 and not in the 1950s.

Darkstream · 09-30-2019, 01:20 AM

Great start. I liked both stories in the first episode!

Felt a little more like Tales from the Crypt than Creepshow, but I still dug it.

heebiejeebie · 10-03-2019, 11:58 PM

Wow. Did I just see DJ Qualls?!?!?!

darkness2918 · 10-04-2019, 06:11 AM

Really liked the second episode also, maybe even better then the first. Really hope this series gets s BD release some time.

Sawasdee1983 · 10-05-2019, 05:36 AM

I liked the second episode mor than the first one. Both stories were great and bloody

djgeneral · 10-06-2019, 09:31 PM

I can't wait to start this!

Ruemorgue10 · 10-06-2019, 11:01 PM

This show is off to a really good start! I think George Romero would be proud of what Greg Nicotero has done with the property.

chad_1138 · 10-07-2019, 12:57 PM

Second episode was amazing!!! Especially "The Finger". Loving the practical effects

heebiejeebie · 10-10-2019, 07:54 PM

I think The Man in the Suitcase has been my favorite episode so far.

Darkstream · 10-12-2019, 02:00 AM

Wikipedia has some of the episodes listed out of order, or shudder switched around their original plans for airing. The segments seem to be paired up differently, too.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Creepshow_(TV_series)

Darkstream · 10-12-2019, 02:07 AM

Also, I meant to mention this last week, in "Bad Wolf Down" did anyone notice that when the three soldiers turned into werewolves, they each looked like a different kind of werewolf? One resembled the Wolfman, one the werewolf from An American Werewolf in London, and one the werewolf from The Howling.

PyramidHead316 · 10-12-2019, 03:38 AM

So, low key, does anyone think that the monster in "Gray Matter" was connected to the space weed in "The Lonesome Death of Jordy Verrill", in the original "Creepshow"? I know they're supposed to be standalone episodes, but that's what I kept thinking. The lack of an explanation for why he changes bothers me. It has to be the beer, and that it's infected with something. When I first saw all the moss and mold that has taken up residence in the absence of the boy, that's what I was thinking. "Oh, it's a sequel to Jordy Verrill!" But then they never revealed it, though! I know it's a metaphor for alcoholism and all that, and how it consumes everything. But I still think there's a connection there, even if they're being quiet about it.

I was getting Resident Evil 7 vibes all throughout the episode. And if you remember, the last time we left the space grass in "Jordy Verrill", it was headed for a copious rainstorm and it was implied that it would take over a lot of the county, or at least that area. But maybe it didn't. Maybe it just...stopped. Something interfered with it. And it mutated. I think the beer is infected with it, and that's why he changes as he keeps drinking it. For me, the key is that the box of beer already has mold on it at the beginning, and how they're saying they can't get rid of it. As soon as I saw that at the beginning, knowing this is a "Creepshow" episode, I immediately thought, "That's no mold".

We know the guy hasn't been outside of his house in weeks, so he can't be responsible for it. Why would it already have the mold on it? Unless the whole product line is contaminated to begin with. The reason nobody else notices (that we know of), is because he's drinking too much of the damn stuff, and they're not; that's why he's mutating. I know I'm overthinking it, but it seems that there's an obvious connection between the two of them to me!

09-27-2019, 03:41 AM	#41
Talyn Blu-ray Ninja Top contributor Member since:Sep 2011 Location:Phoenix, AZ Blu-ray collection:504 Digital collection:1 Trading Score:85	Very enjoyable first episode. The first story was good, the second was excellent and that's just my personal tastes. Great casting though underused but hey, you get 22 minutes for each story so I'm sure some of the kinks will get worked out. Overall, pretty pleased and can't wait for more. Shudder is a pretty good App and is not overpriced. 7 day trial right now, per month or per year cost is the sweet spot I can afford. This will bring us up to Halloween time!

09-27-2019, 03:46 AM	#42
Sawasdee1983 Special Member Top contributor Member since:May 2018 Location:Germany 4K collection:50 Blu-ray collection:3293 DVD collection:652 Digital collection:25 Blu-ray reviews: 4	I watched the First episode too. Story number one was okay. Nothing special but the second story was awesone

09-27-2019, 04:08 AM	#43
Goldensuitcase Power Member Member since:Aug 2009 4K collection:511 Blu-ray collection:1250 DVD collection:4 Digital collection:1 Trading Score:25	Hmm.....I felt the second story was less appealing. I mean.....nothing really happened overall. I liked it but again.......NOTHING HAPPENED.

09-27-2019, 03:29 PM	#46
Spooked Blu-ray Samurai Top contributor Member since:Aug 2013 Location:Washington Home Theater Gallery:2 4K collection:152 Blu-ray collection:435 DVD collection:43 MA collection:130 Digital collection:68 iTunes collection:3 Prime collection:22 Trading Score:3	I actually liked the second short much better. The first one had a good premise, but really fell apart at the end. I think I know what they were going for, but the writing didn't really do an adequate job of getting me there. It was a bit abrupt. (That and - as an aside - the kid's line delivery got progressively worse as the piece progressed. ) The second short had a bit of a 'punchless' ending, but I enjoyed the story as a whole more so I wasn't as bothered. Overall I really liked it, and if I could change one thing it would be the CGI (ALA Crimson Peak) intro. They did such a great job of using practical effects, props, and illustrated comic panels throughout the shorts that the entire intro section seemed jarringly out-of-place.

09-28-2019, 06:21 PM	#47
Goremeister100 Special Member Member since:Sep 2013 4K collection:31 Blu-ray collection:370 Blu-ray reviews:3	Enjoyed the show. Wasn't great but it was decent. Hopefully they'll choose some of King's better short stories as the season goes on. Would love to see THE MONKEY adapted to the small screen.

09-29-2019, 03:34 AM	#48
moviegeek1992 Blu-ray Samurai Top contributor Member since:Apr 2015 4K collection:73 Blu-ray collection:1512 DVD collection:266	The thing I liked about the first episode was how family friendly it was. No swearing, nudity etc just good old fashioned spooky storytelling. The first segment was decent, albeit a tad disappointing, it was also the one with all the big name stars. The second in comparison perhaps worked better because of the lack of star power. The dollhouse scenes were really well done, aside from the lacklustre ending it was a 10/10 short.

09-30-2019, 01:20 AM	#50
Darkstream Blu-ray Baron Member since:Aug 2012 4K collection:9 Blu-ray collection:118 DVD collection:82 Trading Score:31	Great start. I liked both stories in the first episode! Felt a little more like Tales from the Crypt than Creepshow, but I still dug it.

10-03-2019, 11:58 PM	#51
heebiejeebie Senior Member Member since:Jan 2015 Trading Score:1	Wow. Did I just see DJ Qualls?!?!?!

10-04-2019, 06:11 AM	#52
darkness2918 Blu-ray Archduke Top contributor Member since:Sep 2014 Home Theater Gallery:2 4K collection:231 Blu-ray collection:2046 DVD collection:493 Trading Score:157	Really liked the second episode also, maybe even better then the first. Really hope this series gets s BD release some time.

10-05-2019, 05:36 AM	#53
Sawasdee1983 Special Member Top contributor Member since:May 2018 Location:Germany 4K collection:50 Blu-ray collection:3293 DVD collection:652 Digital collection:25 Blu-ray reviews: 4	I liked the second episode mor than the first one. Both stories were great and bloody

10-06-2019, 09:31 PM	#54
djgeneral Moderator Member since:Jan 2011 Location:Michigan 4K collection:1 Blu-ray collection:605 DVD collection:239 Blu-ray reviews:9 Trading Score:161	I can't wait to start this!

10-06-2019, 11:01 PM	#55
Ruemorgue10 Blu-ray Guru Member since:Jul 2010 Location:Pennsylvania 4K collection:236 Blu-ray collection:3548 DVD collection:56 Trading Score:1	This show is off to a really good start! I think George Romero would be proud of what Greg Nicotero has done with the property.

10-07-2019, 12:57 PM	#56
chad_1138 Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Sep 2008 Location:USA 4K collection:750 Blu-ray collection:1567 DVD collection:59 MA collection:701 Digital collection:184 iTunes collection:70 Trading Score:239	Second episode was amazing!!! Especially "The Finger". Loving the practical effects

10-10-2019, 07:54 PM	#57
heebiejeebie Senior Member Member since:Jan 2015 Trading Score:1	I think The Man in the Suitcase has been my favorite episode so far.

10-12-2019, 02:00 AM	#58
Darkstream Blu-ray Baron Member since:Aug 2012 4K collection:9 Blu-ray collection:118 DVD collection:82 Trading Score:31	Wikipedia has some of the episodes listed out of order, or shudder switched around their original plans for airing. The segments seem to be paired up differently, too. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Creepshow_(TV_series)

10-12-2019, 02:07 AM	#59
Darkstream Blu-ray Baron Member since:Aug 2012 4K collection:9 Blu-ray collection:118 DVD collection:82 Trading Score:31	Also, I meant to mention this last week, in "Bad Wolf Down" did anyone notice that when the three soldiers turned into werewolves, they each looked like a different kind of werewolf? One resembled the Wolfman, one the werewolf from An American Werewolf in London, and one the werewolf from The Howling.

10-12-2019, 03:38 AM	#60
PyramidHead316 Junior Member Member since:Nov 2013	So, low key, does anyone think that the monster in "Gray Matter" was connected to the space weed in "The Lonesome Death of Jordy Verrill", in the original "Creepshow"? I know they're supposed to be standalone episodes, but that's what I kept thinking. The lack of an explanation for why he changes bothers me. It has to be the beer, and that it's infected with something. When I first saw all the moss and mold that has taken up residence in the absence of the boy, that's what I was thinking. "Oh, it's a sequel to Jordy Verrill!" But then they never revealed it, though! I know it's a metaphor for alcoholism and all that, and how it consumes everything. But I still think there's a connection there, even if they're being quiet about it. I was getting Resident Evil 7 vibes all throughout the episode. And if you remember, the last time we left the space grass in "Jordy Verrill", it was headed for a copious rainstorm and it was implied that it would take over a lot of the county, or at least that area. But maybe it didn't. Maybe it just...stopped. Something interfered with it. And it mutated. I think the beer is infected with it, and that's why he changes as he keeps drinking it. For me, the key is that the box of beer already has mold on it at the beginning, and how they're saying they can't get rid of it. As soon as I saw that at the beginning, knowing this is a "Creepshow" episode, I immediately thought, "That's no mold". We know the guy hasn't been outside of his house in weeks, so he can't be responsible for it. Why would it already have the mold on it? Unless the whole product line is contaminated to begin with. The reason nobody else notices (that we know of), is because he's drinking too much of the damn stuff, and they're not; that's why he's mutating. I know I'm overthinking it, but it seems that there's an obvious connection between the two of them to me!

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