Creepshow 2

Creepshow 2

Michael Gornick

(1987)

Three macabre tales from the latest issue of a boy's favorite comic book, dealing with a vengeful wooden Native American, a monstrous blob in a lake, and an undying hitchhiker.

Cast

Lois Chiles
Annie Lansing: Lois Chiles
George Kennedy
Ray Spruce: George Kennedy
Dorothy Lamour
Martha Spruce: Dorothy Lamour
Daniel Beer
Randy: Daniel Beer
Lois Chiles
Annie Lansing: Lois Chiles
George Kennedy
Ray Spruce: George Kennedy
Dorothy Lamour
Martha Spruce: Dorothy Lamour
Daniel Beer
Randy: Daniel Beer
Jeremy Green
Laverne: Jeremy Green

Crew

Makeup Effects DesignerEd French
ScreenplayGeorge A. Romero
Original Music ComposerLes Reed
Costume DesignerEileen Sieff Stroup
Executive ProducerRichard P. Rubinstein

Overview and Horror Legacy

However, it has developed a cult following, with certain segments becoming fan favorites within the anthology horror genre. The "Raft" segment is particularly well-known and is adapted from a short story by King.

Collector Market and Memorabilia

The second Creepshow retained the EC framing and delivered 'The Raft' — one of the most effective creature-in-the-water sequences in horror, simple and patient and genuinely disturbing. That sequence alone sustains the film's legacy beyond its otherwise modest profile.

Cult Status

Directed by Michael Gornick, who served as cinematographer on the original Creepshow, the film continues the comic-inspired visual style. Creepshow 2 received mixed reviews, often compared unfavorably to its predecessor. However, it has developed a cult following, with certain segments becoming fan favorites within the anthology horror genre.

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