Review of Creepshow 2 (1987) by Timothy S — 29 Apr 2010
"Creepshow 2" is a great film if you were wondering what the first "Creepshow" would have been like if it was written and directed by teen-age boys. This is a silly, sophomoric picture that tries to copy the look and feel of the original movie without really understanding it. Just take a look at how amateurish the animation sequences that tie the stories together is.
The first story is great for a lot of unintentional laughs, with ridiculous dialogue and outdated special effects. Dorothy Lamour and George Kennedy look like they wandered in from another movie. The second story is probably the best. It's based on a Stephen KIng short story, and while it never really makes any sense, it is a lot of fun. The last story is the absolute worst. It almost comes off as a comedic romp which almost fits in with the juvenile feel of the movie. But that doesn't make it good. There have been better movies made about homicidal hitchhikers. Trust me.
This shoddy sequel just isn't on par with the colorful original. It might be more fun if you were drunk. Or twelve years old. Or both.
This review of Creepshow 2 (1987) was written by Timothy S on 29 Apr 2010.
Creepshow 2 has generally received mixed reviews.
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