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Post by Anonymous Andy on Nov 8, 2018 18:59:21 GMT
I love Creepshow, but it has always felt too long and overstuffed to me. By the time we get halfway through The Crate (as lovely as it is), I start tapping out. So, in order to make this a faster-paced, slicker 80 (+/-) minute movie, which two segments would you cut?
1. Father's Day
It's not a bad segment, but it's just so short and slightly unsatisfying compared to the others. If you started the movie off with the much campier Lonesome Death of Jody Verrill (which I'm sure most people would choose to delete), the comic-book tone would be established a lot quicker and pave the way for the two much, much superior segments to follow.
2. They're Creeping Up on You!
Again, no hate here, but it's always felt like a one-note segment to me. Crazy asshole locks himself in with roaches. I like it, but it feels like sort of a comedown after the high of The Crate.
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Post by cryptoflovecraft on Nov 8, 2018 20:46:51 GMT
The first one I'd delete right off the bat is The Lonesome Death of Jordy Verrill. I've always felt it was the weakest segment in the film and its inclusion actually kept Creepshow from being the perfect 80's horror anthology film it ought to have been. The second one I'd delete (and it's a tough decision to make because I truly enjoy the other four segments) would have to be Father's Day. While it's a good EC comics style horror story, it's the least memorable of the other four segments. The final three segments of the film (Something To Tide You Over, The Crate and They're Creeping Up on You) are easily my favorites. Romero saved the best for last imo. Wise decision.
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Post by James on Nov 8, 2018 22:26:32 GMT
Arguably the first two stories are the weakest. They just don’t make sense and by the time they’re done, you’re not into the movie as much. And as much as I appreciate seeing King in a peculiar role, his performance was too hammy and the segment he was in was the lamest.
Thankfully, Tide and Crate came after and they were great. Definitely made the movie more worthwhile.
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Post by Primemovermithrax Pejorative on Nov 8, 2018 22:38:56 GMT
I think the last segment is anti-climactic. They should have ended it with the Crate.
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Post by Anonymous Andy on Nov 8, 2018 23:10:39 GMT
I think I'm the only person on the planet who doesn't hate The Lonesome Death of Jody Verrill. 🤔
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Post by OffTheBoatPsycho on Nov 9, 2018 1:48:21 GMT
I would take out 'They're Creeping Up on You' and replace it with 'Lover's Vow' from Tales From the Darkside: The Movie'.
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Post by OffTheBoatPsycho on Nov 9, 2018 2:53:14 GMT
I think I'm the only person on the planet who doesn't hate The Lonesome Death of Jody Verrill. 🤔 It's a great segment. Might be a bit too comedic for some in a movie that even it's darker moments there is humor to be found.
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Post by Anonymous Andy on Nov 9, 2018 12:00:30 GMT
I think I'm the only person on the planet who doesn't hate The Lonesome Death of Jody Verrill. 🤔 It's a great segment. Might be a bit too comedic for some in a movie that even it's darker moments there is humor to be found. Agreed. Aside from King's acting going a little bit overboard in parts, I think it's a great bit and frankly, it's kind of freaky.
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Post by lostinlimbo on Nov 13, 2018 21:08:33 GMT
I really like the last three stories, so Father’s Day & The Lonesome Death of Jody Verrill would get my picks.
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Post by poelzig on Nov 14, 2018 8:19:00 GMT
Jody Verrill Creeping up on You
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Post by poelzig on Nov 14, 2018 8:25:04 GMT
Why couldn't they give us 5 solid stories, instead of 3 blah ones? At least Creepshow 2 has 3 decent stories and yes, I like Ole' Chief Woodenhead. Creepshow 2 is embarrassingly bad even by quickie Stephen King cash grab standards. The Raft is okay but it's still much weaker than any segment in Creepshow. That anthology with drew barrymore and a cat is even superior to Crapshow 2.
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Post by Primemovermithrax Pejorative on Nov 14, 2018 9:38:55 GMT
I paid to see Creepshow 2 in a cinema.
Terrible.
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Post by masterofallgoons on Nov 14, 2018 12:49:18 GMT
Why couldn't they give us 5 solid stories, instead of 3 blah ones? At least Creepshow 2 has 3 decent stories and yes, I like Ole' Chief Woodenhead. Creepshow 2 is embarrassingly bad even by quickie Stephen King cash grab standards. The Raft is okay but it's still much weaker than any segment in Creepshow. That anthology with drew barrymore and a cat is even superior to Crapshow 2. That Stephen King anthology with Drew Barrymore and a cat, Cat's Eye, is actually pretty good.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 14, 2018 19:14:57 GMT
Good voting everybody. Last 3 are the best!
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Post by poelzig on Nov 15, 2018 3:50:49 GMT
Creepshow 2 is embarrassingly bad even by quickie Stephen King cash grab standards. The Raft is okay but it's still much weaker than any segment in Creepshow. That anthology with drew barrymore and a cat is even superior to Crapshow 2. That Stephen King anthology with Drew Barrymore and a cat, Cat's Eye, is actually pretty good. I know. Two good SK short stories and a goofy final story. The mom in the final story was a total bitch. I wanted the troll or whatever it was to slice her up a bit.
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Post by Primemovermithrax Pejorative on Nov 15, 2018 6:13:09 GMT
"I can hold my breath a looong time!"
I liked how Leslie Nielsen smacked around Ted Danson to get the sand out. Very considerate of him.
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Post by HorrorMetal on Nov 18, 2018 15:57:48 GMT
Lonesome Death of Jordy Verill and They're Creeping up on You.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 27, 2018 19:44:00 GMT
they're creeping up on you the lonesome death of jody verrill
the rest are fantastic
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