Review: Creepshow (2019) Season 1, Ep. 1

Horror fans rejoice! The classic horror comics of the 1950s have returned to the screen with this latest incarnation of Creepshow, one that captures not on the stylings and ghoulish fun of the original comic book, but the vibe of George A. Romero's 80s adaptation as well.

We'll forget about Creepshow 2, for the record.

Big thanks to streaming service Shudder for bringing Creepshow back, and loading it with talent like Greg Nicotero and genre vets Adrianne Barbeau and Tobin Bell. And they've embraced the practical effects of Rob Bottin and Tom Savini as well.

I'm not going to insult fans by explaining who these people are, but if you're a Millennial and have no clue, Google is your friend.

The first episode launches with a vintage Stephen King story called Gray Matter about a dad who undergoes a startling -- and gooey -- transformation. It's pure 80s gunk and gore, and I loved it. There's also a welcome camp vibe that fits right in with Romero's take on the material.

The second vignette is decidedly different, but I liked what The House of the Head had to offer, as a little girl does battle -- so to speak -- with her haunted doll house. This is a more serious tale, and played straight. It might turn some people off with its slower pace and lack of bloodshed, but the story is still a good time. And mom Rachel Hendrix is The Hot!

If the rest of the season plays out like this episode, the new Creepshow is in for a long and entertaining run through Halloween. So far it's a Good, and further proof horror is alive and well on TV.

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