While the anthology sub-genre of horror has been kept alive with theVHSfranchise,Trick ‘r Treatand films likeScare Package, the most beloved series of this style of film isCreepshow. The original 1982 classic from directorGeorge A. Romero(The Night of the Living Dead) and famed horror authorStephen King(Pet Semetry) has been a staple of the genre for the last 40 plus years. Now,Creepshowis getting a new 4K steelbook from Scream Factory.
The latest 4K/Blu-ray combo pack Collector’s Edition is getting a wider release on Scream Factory’s website after being a Walmart exclusive at the beginning of 2024. The steelbook features the same chilling artwork of the franchise’s creepy mascot, against a striking blue spider web backdrop. The release will also have all the same special features asScream Factory’s original 4K slipcover versionof the film which debuted last year. This includes various interviews with the crew, like legendary make-up artistTom Saviniand featurettes like “The Colors ofCreepshow– A Look at the Restoration ofCreepshowWith Director of PhotographyMichael Gornick”.
‘Creepshow’ Still Has More Scary Stories to Tell
WhileCreepshowhas been kept alive with its sequelsCreepshow 2and3, the recent Shudder series of the same ghoulish name has taken the franchise to the next horrifying level. Premiering in 2019, creatorGreg Nicotero(The Walking Dead) haskept Romero and King’s haunting anthology’s legacy alive.It retained the eye-pleasing comic book horror style of the original and the genre pushing practical effects, blending it with the modern twisted mind of Shudder, which has no bounds. The series debuted its fourth season last Halloween and, no matter if it gets a fifth season,Creepshowwill go down in history as one of thebest TV shows in horror history. That’s why it’s so great that Scream Factory is keeping the franchise in the pop culture conversation with this 4K steelbook. Interest inCreepshowis at an all-time high thanks to the Shudder series, which has created a batch of new fans to discover the original’s nightmarish tall tales,
Creepshowisn’t currently available on any streaming service, but it’s available to rent on all major VOD platforms. All four seasons of the series, and itsholiday specialsare also streaming on Shudder. The series is a great gateway into the franchise, but if you lovephysical medialooking to watch the first film, you’re able to pre-order your 1982Creepshow4K steelbook fromScream Factory’s websitefor $35.99 USD. The steelbook will be released on July 28, 2025.
