Today's Pick: Creepshow (1982)
Before Batman, Dick Tracy, Sin City, Scott Pilgrim vs. the World and other attempts at cinematically capturing the comic book aesthetic existed, there was Creepshow: a masterful interpretation of the classic EC horror comics that ran during the 1950's. Not only did they attempt (and succeed) to bring the tone of the comics to the screen, but also the vivid visual component that was a hallmark of the publication. The best part about this adaptation was that it was being handled by three titans of the genre who all were raised on the comics themselves: George Romero would be directing, Stephen King would be writing the script, and Tom Savini would handle the effects. It's the kind of rare alignment of talent and timing that can only produce a masterpiece, and Creepshow is definitely that.
Before Batman, Dick Tracy, Sin City, Scott Pilgrim vs. the World and other attempts at cinematically capturing the comic book aesthetic existed, there was Creepshow: a masterful interpretation of the classic EC horror comics that ran during the 1950's. Not only did they attempt (and succeed) to bring the tone of the comics to the screen, but also the vivid visual component that was a hallmark of the publication. The best part about this adaptation was that it was being handled by three titans of the genre who all were raised on the comics themselves: George Romero would be directing, Stephen King would be writing the script, and Tom Savini would handle the effects. It's the kind of rare alignment of talent and timing that can only produce a masterpiece, and Creepshow is definitely that.
