Somewhat similar to Tales from the Crypt, here are three different short movies that all makes the package called Creepshow 2.
I kinda like the whole concept with three stories since if not one's good, the next one might be. Although since they are all short, there's not really enough time for any character development.
Old Chief Wood'nhead This is the first story and it's the worst one out of the three. A couple owns a store on an Indian reservation and one day some kids show up and rob the place and kills the owners. A wooden statue of a Native American that stood in the shop comes alive and seeks vengeance on the robbers.
This story is kinda predictable which ruins the experience a little as you know exactly what's gonna happen. It has a slasher theme to it and offers a bit of gore for the viewers. The acting is decent and the special effects are totally ok. it's not that good but totally watchable.
The Raft Is a short story by Stephen King and is probably the best one out of the three. It's about some teens that go swiming in a lake. There's a raft in the middle of the lake and they swim out to it. They notice that there's something strange floating in the water. It's hard to tell exactly what it is but it looks like some kind of slime and scum and it also seems alive and hungry.
Why this story is the best is because it has a little more go than the other two. The blob in the lake is kinda cool, it has a lot of mystery surrounding it, and you can't really tell how it's gonna end. And that's the best thing about this short flick, the surprise ending. It unexpected but I don't wanna ruin it for you. This is also the one story that feels most 80's style. It's campy and creepy at the same time, but done with a lot of humour so it never gets remotely scary.
The Hitchhiker
So this is the story that comes in second place. A woman's having an affair with a male prostitute. She then takes her car and speeds home but hits and kills a hitchhiker on the way. She flees the scene but the man keep stalking her. Did he not die?
This is also a pretty cool story. The woman, after hitting the hitchhiker, is really worried about getting arrested and then she gets stalked by the man she hit. And he keeps coming back. It's a shame because it has a lot going for it and it's pretty good until the very end which was a little disappointing.
Creepshow 2 is far from great but is still an enjoyable and entertaining flick to watch. The first Creepshow movie was slightly better but this one's pretty cool too.
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ALTERNATIVE TITLE: Creepshow II
MOVIE YEAR: 1987
DIRECTOR: Michael Gornick
WRITING CREDITS: George A. Romero, Stephen King, Lucille Fletcher
GENRE: Horror, Comedy, Fantasy
CAST: Domenick John, Tom Savini, George Kennedy
COUNTRY: USA
RUNTIME: 92 min
RATING: 6/10
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Creepshow 2 Trailer Click here
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