DVD Reviews

Creepshow 2 (Special DviviMax Edition)

This 1987 sequel to the original has finally been given a second chance on DVD with a good selection of features and a brand new DiviMax transfer.

Like the original, the sequel features three different stories by Stephen King, with the screenplay written by George Romero. All the stories are linked by animation sequences that give the movie a “pulp” feeling.

The tales themselves are teenage-fueled fantasies, and though not as entertaining as the original movie, the special effects are still pretty good for a low budget 80’s flick.

The stories range from a possessed wooden Indian to a raft attacked by an oil slick to a gruesome hitchhiker. Look for an appearance by special effects guru Tom Savini as "The Creep" at the start of the movie.

Having seen this movie several times, I was looking forward to the improved sound, but was disappointed. The 5.1 mix was unimpressive. There was no range in the sound and no depth. A lot of times it sounded like the original mono track.

The DiviMax transfer is an improvement over the original DVD release with deeper colors and, for the first time, an anamorphic transfer. Special features include a new documentary and commentaries.

Any fan of horror anthology movies should seek this one out and don’t forget the original Creepshow while you’re at it.

Review By Harley Solomon