[07/19/19 - 09:06 AM] Video: Shudder Releases First "Creepshow" Trailer at San Diego Comic Con, Announces September 26 Series Debut In addition, Shudder announced the two "Creepshow" stories that will be featured in the show's premiere episode.
[via press release from Shudder]
SHUDDER RELEASES FIRST "CREEPSHOW" TRAILER AT SAN DIEGO COMIC CON, ANNOUNCES SEPTEMBER 26 SERIES DEBUT
San Diego, CA - July 19, 2019 - Shudder debuted the first trailer for its new horror anthology series Creepshow ahead of the show's panel at San Diego Comic-Con today and announced the series will premiere on September 26.. The panel, moderated by Los Angeles Times' film reporter Jen Yamato, will feature cast members Giancarlo Esposito (Better Call Saul), Tricia Helfer (Battlestar Galactica, Lucifer), Adrienne Barbeau (1982's Creepshow, The Fog) and DJ Qualls (The Man in the High Castle, Supernatural), along with showrunner Greg Nicotero (The Walking Dead) and bestselling horror author Joe Hill (NOS4A2).
Earlier this week Shudder released the official Creepshow poster. Signed copies of the poster are available at the network's Comic-Con Booth #4020 exclusively for current members and those who sign up for Shudder at the convention..
In addition, Shudder announced the two Creepshow stories that will be featured in the show's premiere episode: the Stephen King story "Gray Matter," adapted by Byron Willinger and Philip de Blasi (The Commuter) and directed by series showrunner Greg Nicotero, which stars Barbeau, Esposito and Tobin Bell (Saw); and "House of the Head," written by Josh Malerman (Bird Box) and directed by John Harrison (Book of Blood, Tales from the Crypt). Harrison was also the first assistant director for George Romero on the original Creepshow movie.
The first season will also feature segments based on stories by award-winning and acclaimed writers including "By the Silver Water of Lake Champlain" by Joe Hill, "The Companion" by Joe R. Lansdale, Kasey Lansdale and Keith Lansdale, "The Finger" by David J. Schow, "Lydia Layne's Better Half" by John Harrison and Greg Nicotero, "Night of the Paw" by John Esposito, "Bad Wolf Down" by Rob Schrab, "All Hallows Eve" by Bruce Jones, "The Man in the Suitcase" by Christopher Buehlman, "Times is Tough in Musky Holler" by John Skipp and Dori Miller, and "Skincrawlers" Paul Dini and Stephen Langford.
Based on the iconic 1982 film written by Stephen King and directed by George A. Romero, Creepshow stars David Arquette (Scream franchise), Adrienne Barbeau, Tobin Bell (Saw), Big Boi (Scream: The TV Series), Jeffrey Combs (Star Trek, Re-Animator), Kid Cudi (Drunk Parents), Bruce Davison (Longtime Companion, X-Men), Giancarlo Esposito (Better Call Saul), Dana Gould (The Simpsons, Stan Against Evil), Tricia Helfer (Battlestar Galactica, Lucifer) and DJ Qualls (The Man in the High Castle, Supernatural).
Creepshow is produced by the Cartel with Monster Agency Productions, Taurus Entertainment, and Striker Entertainment: Stan Spry, Jeff Holland, and Eric Woods are executive producers for the Cartel; Greg Nicotero and Brian Witten are executive producers for Monster Agency Productions; Robert Dudelson, James Dudelson and Jordan Kizwani are executive producers for Taurus Entertainment; Russell Binder is executive producer and Marc Mostman co-executive producer for Striker Entertainment. Creepshow will premiere on Shudder later this year.
ABOUT SHUDDER
AMC Networks' Shudder is a premium streaming video service, super-serving members with the best selection in genre entertainment, covering horror, thrillers and the supernatural. Shudder's expanding library of film, TV series, and originals is available on most streaming devices in the US, Canada, the UK, Ireland and Germany. To experience Shudder commitment-free for 7 days, visit www.shudder.com.
ABOUT THE CARTEL
Founded in 2011 and run by partners Stan Spry, Jeff Holland, Evan Corday, Geoff Silverman, and Eric Woods, the Cartel is a feature film and television production, management, and financing company. They are responsible for more than 50 movie and television productions since inception, including the upcoming animated series "Twelve Forever" for Netflix, the upcoming unscripted series "Hunting Abroad" for A&E's FYI, and previously production for the series "Ties That Bind" for Up TV, and "A Place in the Sun" for Discovery as well as several recent feature films, including "Jeepers Creepers 3," "Christmas Connection," "Sun Sand and Romance," and "Love at First Glance," to name a few. The Cartel recently signed a co-production deal with Reel One Entertainment to produce and co-finance 40 films over the next three years. In 2013, the Cartel purchased and renovated Tamarind Lithography Studios, which is their Los Angeles headquarters, as well as a full-service production and post-production complex. The Cartel also has offices in London, England and New York, NY. www.CartelHQ.com
ABOUT MONSTER AGENCY PRODUCTIONS
Monster Agency Productions is Greg Nicotero's production company with Head of Television Brian Witten and producer Julia Hobgood. They are currently in development at AMC on multiple projects, including "Shock Theater," an homage to 50's sci-fi/horror films, with Gail Berman's The Jackal Group."
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