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Stars: Melora Walters, Zachary Knighton, Stan Shaw, Noah Segan, Bill Sage, Natasha Bassett, Pat Healy, Devin Druid, James Landry Hébert, Tina Parker, Alexandra Harris, Peggy Schott, Da Leigh, Jeremy King, Jennifer Rader | Written by Cameron Burns, Aaron B. Koontz, Keith Lansdale | Directed by Aaron B. Koontz

After gang leader Duncan reluctantly recruits his straight-arrow younger brother Jake to participate in their next great train robbery he’s seriously wounded when the heist goes sideways. Finding shelter in a seemingly uninhabited ghost town, Jake seeks help for their wounded leader and is surprised to stumble upon a welcoming brothel in the town’s square. But the beautiful women who greet them are actually a coven of witches with very sinister plans for the unsuspecting outlaws, especially the virgin among them.

If we’re honest, horror westerns are Very difficult to get right. On one side there’s dross like Umbrage and Gallowalkers,...

Tagline: "It Was the Perfect Score, But Hell Was Their Reward." The Pale Door is a horror western. Presented by Joe R. Lansdale (Bubba Ho-tep), this feature has already released on Digital platforms (Aug. 21st). Now, the film is set to show on other formats this October. In the film, The Dalton Gang rob a train and rescue a young woman. Led back to a brothel, these train robbers find a coven of witches in a ghost town. This feature was directed by Aaron B. Koontz (Scare Package), with Cameron Burns and Keith Lansdale contributing to the script. A trailer is available ahead of the release, with more release details below. As an aside, the Dalton Gang was a real group of train robbers, who operated in Kansas. The gang only lasted a couple of years, before two brothers were shot and killed - with the survivors forming another gang - the Wild Bunch.

Following its recent digital and theatrical release, The Pale Door is headed to Blu-ray and DVD on October 6th:

"Los Angeles (Sept. 3, 2020) – Rlje Films, a business unit of AMC Networks, along with Shudder, AMC Networks’ premium service for horror, thriller and the supernatural, will release the horror/western film The Pale Door on October 6, 2020 on DVD and Blu-ray.

Directed by Aaron B. Koontz (Scare Package) who also co-wrote the script with Cameron Burns (Camera Obscura) and Keith Lansdale (“Creepshow”), The Pale Door stars Devin Druid (“13 Reasons Why”), Zachary Knighton (“Happy Endings”), Noah Segan (Knives Out), Stan Shaw (The Monster Squad), Pat Healy (Cheap Thrills), Bill Sage (We Are What We Are), Melora Walters (“PEN15”, Magnolia) and Natasha Bassett (Hail, Caesar!). Rlje Films will release The Pale Door on DVD for an Srp of $27.97 and Blu-ray for an Srp of $28.97.

In The Pale Door, the Dalton gang find shelter in...

Just two months ago, the horror anthology Scare Package premiered on Shudder, which was spearheaded by Aaron B. Koontz (and it involved a handful of other talented filmmakers as well) and Cameron Burns. Now, the duo is back with yet another genre offering, The Pale Door, which pits a group of cowboys against a coven of witches.

Daily Dead recently had the opportunity to speak with Koontz about his latest film, and he discussed how Keith Lansdale got involved in the project, the immense challenges they faced during production on The Pale Door, and how Koontz was able to pull together a murderers’ row of talent in front of the screen for the horror Western.

The Pale Door will be in theaters this weekend and will also be available to stream on VOD and Digital platforms as well, courtesy of Rlje Films/Shudder, followed by a Blu-ray, DVD, VOD, and...

Rlje Films Presents The Pale Door Rlje Films will release the horror / Western The Pale Door in theaters and On Demand and Digital on August 21, 2020. Directed by Aaron B. Koontz (Camera Obscura, Scare Package) who also co-wrote the script with Cameron Burns (Camera Obscura) and Keith Lansdale (“Creepshow”), The Pale Door stars Devin Druid (“13 Reasons Why”), Zachary Knighton (“Happy Endings”), Noah Segan (Knives Out), Stan Shaw (Monster Squad), Pat Healy (Cheap Thrills), Bill Sage (We Are …

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We're back with another installment of Horror Highlights! In today's feature, we have the trailer and release details for The Pale Door, first word on the In-House Con virtual convention, and details on a Drive-Thru Halloween experience coming to Orlando this October:

The Pale Door Trailer & Release Details: "The Dalton gang finds shelter in a seemingly uninhabited ghost town after a train robbery goes south. Seeking help for their wounded leader, they are surprised to stumble upon a welcoming brothel in the town’s square. But the beautiful women who greet them are actually a coven of witches with very sinister plans for the unsuspecting outlaws - and the battle between good and evil is just beginning."

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Devin Druid, Zachary Knighton, Noah Segan, Stan Shaw, Pat Healy, Bill Sage, Melora Walters, Natasha Bassett

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Rlje Films has released a new trailer for The Pale Door. This is the latest from filmmaker Aaron B. Koontz. This time, Koontz has decided to play a genre mash-up game, blending two tried and true genres, horror and western, into something that appears to be wholly unique.

At first glance, when the trailer kicks off, it's pure western. A band of robbers is violently robbing a train. It's something we've seen time and time again over the years in the genre. Things quickly get strange when the criminals find some unexpected cargo aboard the locomotive. This cargo leads to the promise of a handsome reward. But the juice is not worth the squeeze as the group is met with a surprising and bloody welcome upon delivery. It turns into a violent, witch-filled spectacle that calls to mind From Dusk Till Dawn.

The cast includes Devin Druid, Zachary Knighton, Bill Sage,...

Rlje Films and the horror streaming service Shudder have teamed up to acquire the North American rights to “The Pale Door” a horror Western from the famed horror magazine Fangoria and Paper Street Pictures, it was announced Thursday.

“The Pale Door” is directed by Aaron B. Koontz and is the latest hybrid of the horror and Western genres after Fangoria CEO Dallas Sonnier saw success as a producer on the 2015 Kurt Russell movie “Bone Tomahawk.”

Rlje Films hopes to release the film theatrically and on VOD and digital HD in August 2020, and “The Pale Door” will then premiere on Shudder at a later date.

Also Read: Shudder Renews Horror Anthology Series 'Creepshow' for Season 2

In “The Pale Door,” the Dalton gang finds shelter in a seemingly uninhabited ghost town after a train robbery goes south. Seeking help for their wounded leader, they are surprised to stumble upon a welcoming brothel in the town’s square.

Having enjoyed a record-breaking run on Shudder (where it will continue to be available), the entire first season of the Creepshow series (based on Stephen King and George A. Romero's horror anthology film of the same name) is coming to network television.

AMC confirmed previous reports that Shudder's Creepshow would air on AMC by announcing a May cable premiere date for the anthology series.

Beginning May 4th and running through May 18th, each Monday on AMC two episodes of Creepshow will be shown back-to-back on the network.

We have the official press release with full details below, as well as the trailer for Creepshow Season 1. In case you missed it, the first season is also coming to Blu-ray and DVD on May 19th, and the series has been renewed for a second season by Shudder.

Press Release: New York, NY – April 14, 2020 – AMC announced today that it will air the popular horror anthology series Creepshow,...

“You know it’s ok to be scared, right?”

Shudder has released another trailer for Greg Nicotero’s upcoming Creepshow series, which is based on the classic horror anthology film of Stephen King and George Romeo.

I’m super excited about this series revival, and the stories that are going to be told sound like some good old-fashioned creepy fun. You can tell that the creative team had a great time making this series and telling these stories.

This new trailer offers a lot of great new footage teasing the wonderfully terrorizing madness that awaits.

We have some information on all twelve of the stories that will be told during the first season and I’ve listed them again below in case you missed them or want to read through them again.

The cast for the series includes Adrienne Barbeau, Giancarlo Esposito, David Arquette, Tobin Bell, and Dana Gould, Jeffrey Combs,...

This Creepshow anthology series is going to offer some fun and horrific entertainment! I had the opportunity to watch the first episode of the series, which I really enjoyed, and I’m looking forward to watching the rest of them. You can tell that Greg Nicotero is having a blast making this series, which is a revival of the 1980s horror anthology films from George Romero and Stephen King.

As a big fan of those films, I enjoy how the series emulates those in its style, and you’ve gotta love the practical effects that were utilized to bring these 12 stories to life for our viewing entertainment.

We’ve got a new blood and gore filled trailer for the series for you to watch that teases the crazy terror-filled mayhem that awaits us! Enjoy!

We have some information on all twelve of the stories that will be told during the...

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Shudder's Creepshow reboot is bringing the '80s horror anthology back to life and the set has the bloodstains to prove it.

On the calendar behind Greg Nicotero’s desk, every day, from Jan. 7, 2019 through to today, March 28, is marked with a red “X.” The lines are big and emphatic, as though the writer put every last bit of his energy into striking them.

“It seems like yesterday was January 7th and now it's the end of March,” Nicotero says, sinking into a chair in front of the calendar. “There's been no time to even pick anything up.”

Production happens in a near constant state on the Creepshow set and the chaos on the cavernous Atlanta soundstage reflects it. Outside of Nicotero’s office, hallways are littered with rubber monsters and gory props. Two lifeless Nazi soldier dolls greet the production staff arriving on set, one bald and scarred,...

If you've always wanted a subscription to Shudder but never had the right show to urge you into action, Creepshow should nudge you in the right direction.

Shudder debuted the first trailer for its new horror anthology series 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), and Tricia Helfer.

The series also stars Adrienne Barbeau and DJ Qualls, along with showrunner Greg Nicotero (The Walking Dead) and bestselling horror author Joe Hill (NOS4A2).

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Yes, that's right. The show is proliferated by masters of the horror genre.

Can you get any better than this?

Earlier this week Shudder released the official Creepshow poster.

Signed copies of the...

I love watch horror movies and shows that are both scary and fun, and it looks like Greg Nicotero’s upcoming anthology series Creepshow is going to give us a show where the audience is going to have a blast being scared!

This series is a revival of the 1980s horror anthology films from George Romero and Stephen King. As a big fan of those films, and now, after seeing some actually footage teasing these 12 new stories, I couldn’t be more psyched for the show! I love what I’m seeing here, and you can watch it for yourself below and let us know what you think!

We have some information on all twelve of the stories that will be told during the first season and they all sound pretty interesting and great. I’ve listed them again below in case you missed them or want to read through them again.

Prepare to get your creep on, horror fans. Shudder released the trailer for its new anthology series “Creepshow” ahead of the show’s panel at San Diego Comic-Con Friday and set a Sept. 26 premiere date for the project.

The AMC-owned Svod also revealed the two stories that will be featured in the “Creepshow” premiere episode are Byron Willinger and Philip de Blasi’s (“The Commuter”) adaptation of the Stephen King story “Gray Matter,” which is directed by series showrunner Greg Nicotero and stars Adrienne Barbeau (1982’s “Creepshow”), Giancarlo Esposito (“Better Call Saul”) and Tobin Bell (“Saw”), and “House of the Head,” written by Josh Malerman (“Bird Box”) and directed by John Harrison.

Watch the trailer above.

Based on the 1982 film of the same name — written by King and directed by George A. Romero — “Creepshow” stars Barbeau, Bell, Esposito, David Arquette (“Scream” franchise), Big Boi (“Scream: The TV Series”), Jeffrey Combs,...

I’ve got a new poster and photo to share with you today for Greg Nicotero’s upcoming Creepshow horror anthology series. This is a revival of the 1980s horror anthology films from George Romero and Stephen King. As a fan of those films, I’m pretty pumped up about what this new series will deliver.

Some information was recently released on all twelve of the stories that will be told during the first season and they all sound pretty crazy and intriguing. I’ve listed them again below in case you missed them or want to read through them again.

As for the new poster, it features The Creep inviting you to come watch the show.

The new photo comes from EW and features Tricia Helfer in the episode called “Lydia Lane’s Better Half”, which is based on a story that Nicotero wrote. He said, “It’s a...

When I was growing up, I had a blast watching George Romero and Stephen King’s Creepshow horror anthology films! I just loved the creepy and strange stories that were told and I’m excited to see more of these stories in the upcoming revival series coming from Greg Nicotero (The Walking Dead).

Thanks to Shudder, we now have a complete line-up of the episodes that the first season will entail along with new cast members, which include Jeffrey Combs, Kid Cudi, Big Boi, Bruce Davison, Jeffery Combs, and DJ Qualls. They will join the previously cast Adrienne Barbeau, Giancarlo Esposito, David Arquette, Tobin Bell, Tricia Helfer and Dana Gould.

Now, on to the episode line-up which includes some brief story details. There are twelve stories here and they will be shown over the course of six episodes.

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Directed by: John Harrison

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Following Greg Nicotero's unveiling of new artwork featuring The Creep, Shudder has now announced another casting update for their Creepshow series, revealing that Jeffrey Combs, Kid Cudi, Big Boi, Bruce Davison, and DJ Qualls have joined the cast of the horror anthology series. The full episode list has also been revealed, including an additional segment written by David J. Schow and directed by Greg Nicotero.

Press Release: June 20, 2019 — Shudder, AMC Networks’ premium streaming service for horror, thriller and the supernatural, today announced additional casting for its upcoming Creepshow anthology series, executive produced by Greg Nicotero (The Walking Dead). Joining the cast are Grammy winners Kid Cudi (Scott Mescudi) and Big Boi (Antwan Patton), along with Jeffrey Combs, Bruce Davison and DJ Qualls. Shudder also revealed the final Creepshow story, “The Finger,” written by award-winning horror novelist David J. Schow (The Crow) and directed by series showrunner Greg Nicotero.

DJ...

Following the recent announcement that the legendary Tom Savini will direct an episode of Shudder's new Creepshow series, executive producer/director Greg Nicotero is giving fans another reason to get excited by revealing new artwork for the show.

Featuring "The Creep" in classic EC Comics style, the new Creepshow artwork was unveiled by Nicotero on his Instagram page, and you can view it in its entirety below.

Previously: Shudder, AMC Networks’ premium streaming service for horror, thriller and the supernatural, today announced additional names for its upcoming Creepshow anthology series. Joining the cast are acclaimed actors David Arquette (Scream franchise), Tricia Helfer and Dana Gould. Shudder also revealed the three new Creepshow stories in which they will appear, and announced Tom Savini as the director Joe Hill’s “By the Silver Water of Lake Champlain” (adapted by Jason Ciaramella), marking Savini’s return to the beloved franchise.

“There wouldn’t...

One of the many reasons George A. Romero's Creepshow continues to thrill and chill horror fans more than 35 years after its initial release is thanks to the makeup effects by Tom Savini (who also played one of the movie's garbagemen in the memorable wraparound segment). It's fitting, then, that Savini has been announced as the director of one of the episodes of Shudder's new Creepshow series, based on a story by Joe Hill, who played Billy in the film's wraparound segment.

Savini will direct an episode adaptation of Joe Hill's "By the Silver Water of Lake Champlain," working from a screenplay by Jason Ciaramella.

Along with Savini's return to the Creepshow franchise, Shudder also announced a casting update for the series, revealing that David Arquette, Tricia Helfer, and Dana Gould have joined the cast. Read the official press release below for more information, and stay tuned to Daily Dead...

Shudder, AMC Networks’ premium streaming service for horror, thriller and the supernatural, today announced additional cast members for its upcoming anthology series, Creepshow. Joining the cast are acclaimed actors David Arquette (Scream franchise), Tricia Helfer and Dana Gould. Shudder also revealed the three new Creepshow stories in which they will appear, and announced Tom Savini as the director Joe Hill’s “By the Silver Water of Lake Champlain” (adapted by Jason Ciaramella), marking Savini’s return to the beloved franchise.

“There wouldn’t be a Creepshow without Tom Savini,” said showrunner Greg Nicotero. “His mark on the horror industry and unflinching approach to Special Effects Make-up did more for the genre than anything since the invention of fake blood. Tom has always been a visionary and his love of cinema and making movies is felt in every frame of his episode. I’m honored to have my friend as a big part of the team.

Creepshow, Shudder’s first longform original, has announced three new additions to the anthology series’ cast.

Joining the cast are actors David Arquette (Scream franchise), Tricia Helfer and Dana Gould. Shudder also revealed the three new Creepshow stories in which they will appear, and announced Tom Savini as the director of Joe Hill’s “By the Silver Water of Lake Champlain” (adapted by Jason Ciaramella), marking Savini’s return to the franchise.

“There wouldn’t be a Creepshow without Tom Savini,” said showrunner Greg Nicotero. “His mark on the horror industry and unflinching approach to special effects make-up did more for the genre than anything since the invention of fake blood. Tom has always been a visionary and his love of cinema and making movies is felt in every frame of his episode.

If you’re a fan of horror and western films, there’s a great sounding film coming that combines the two genres. It’s called The Pale Door and I love the concept!

The story follows “a gang of cowboys and a mysterious woman who seek shelter in a seemingly uninhabited ghost town after a disastrous train robbery. Seeking help for their wounded leader they are surprised to stumble upon a welcoming brothel in the town’s square but soon discover that the town is home to a coven of witches and blood-thirsty wolves.”

This sounds like a film that I would really enjoy. I love these kinds of stories and this could be a ton of fun. The movie has an ensemble cast that includes 13 Reasons Why star Devin Druid, Zachary Knighton (The Hitcher), Melora Walters (Magnolia), Bill Sage (We Are What We Are), Pat Healy (The Innkeepers), Stan Shaw (Rocky), Natasha Bassett,...

Exclusive: 13 Reasons Why star Devin Druid has been set to lead cast in horror-western The Pale Door, which is executive-produced by Cold In July novelist and co-producer Joe R. Lansdale. Production is under way in Oklahoma on the feature, which is repped for world sales by Amp International.

Author Lansdale is also a creative and script consultant on the film from writer-director Aaron B. Koontz (Camera Obscura). Pic follows a gang of cowboys and a mysterious woman who seek shelter in a seemingly uninhabited ghost town after a disastrous train robbery. Seeking help for their wounded leader they are surprised to stumble upon a welcoming brothel in the town’s square but soon discover that the town is home to a coven of witches and blood-thirsty wolves.

The ensemble cast includes Zachary Knighton (The Hitcher), Melora Walters (Magnolia), Bill Sage (We Are What We Are), Pat Healy (The Innkeepers), Stan Shaw (Rocky), Natasha Bassett, Noah Segan (Looper) and Tina Parker (Better Call Saul).

Script comes from Keith Lansdale, Cameron Burns and Koontz. Producers are Ashleigh Snead, Matthew Thomas, and Roman Dent, and Koontz and Burns for Paper Street Pictures. James Norrie and Inderpal Singh are also producing for Amp. David Guglielmo is casting director.

Director Koontz said, “I love the idea of mixing these two disparate worlds of horror and western, and to do so with the help of Joe and Keith Lansdale, feels like the perfect devil’s playground. It’s 3:10 To Yuma meets The Descent, but doused, and then set on fire with psychological horror. Once this gets going, it’s relentless.”

Amp’s Norrie commented, “Buyers are looking for high concept genre projects that stand out from the crowd. This is a film about cowboys battling witches. With rabid wolves and unholy ravens. The response from the market has been electric and we couldn’t be more excited to be involved.”

Druid was a breakout star in Netflix’s controversial hit 13 Reasons Why and will be returning as a key figure for season three as well as starring with Tom Hanks in upcoming historical-drama Greyhound. Knighton is a co-lead on Magnum P.I. for CBS.

Walters is a regular on the Hulu show Pen15 and Noah Segan will be seen in Rian Johnson’s upcoming crime caper Knives Out. Bill Sage can next be seen in sci-fi thriller The Wave.

A new behind-the-scenes featurette has been released for Shudder’s upcoming horror anthology series Creepshow, which is based on the classic George Romero and Stephen King films from the ‘80s.

The video focuses on series showrunner Greg Nicotero (The Walking Dead) talking about the inspiration behind the series and what it’s like for him to be working on the show, which is clearly a passion project for the him.

This is one of my most anticipated shows of the year. I love the Creepshow franchise, and this series has potential to be great!

The series is an adaptation of Stephen King and George A. Romero‘s classic 80s Creepshow anthology movies, and it will consist of twelve segments including “By the Silver Water of Lake Champlain” by Joe Hill, “House of the Head” by Josh Malerman (Bird Box), “The Companion” based on the short story by Joe R. Lansdale,...

Shudder has announced eight of the twelve segments that will make up Creepshow’s six-episode season, including an adaptation of the Stephen King story “Gray Matter,” adapted by Byron Willinger and Philip de Blasi (The Commuter) and directed by series showrunner Greg Nicotero (The Walking Dead). The new Creepshow series will also feature the following segments based on stories by other award-winning and acclaimed horror writers:

· “By The Silver Water of Lake Champlain” by Joe Hill (NOS4A2)

· “House of the Head” by Josh Malerman (Bird Box)

· “The Companion” by Joe R. Lansdale (The Bottoms), Kasey Lansdale & Keith Lansdale

· “The Man in the Suitcase” by Christopher Buehlman (The Lesser Dead)

· “All Hallows Eve” by Bruce Jones (The Hitchhiker)

· “Night of the Paw” by John Esposito (The Walking Dead: Webisodes)

· “Bad Wolf Down” by Rob Schrab (Monster House)

Executive producers for Creepshow include Nicotero and Brian Witten at Monster Agency Productions, Stan Spry,...

Horror movie icon Tom Savini recently revealed that he directed an episode of Greg Nicotero’s Creepshow horror anthology series.

During a panel at Monsterpalooza, which I attended last weekend, Savini revealed that he will direct one of the twelve episodes of Shudder’s upcoming series. The episode he helmed is based on Joe Hill’s short story, “By the Silver Water of Lake Champlain”, which centers around two friends who unexpectedly find a dead plesiosaur on a beach. He said:

“I just directed an episode of the Creepshow television series. There’s 12 [stories] altogether – each show will have two episodes in it. Mine’s a combination of Stand By Me, The Fog, and Jurassic Park. It’s really something.”

I love that he likens the story to Stand By Me, The Fog, and Jurassic Park. That makes this sound like it’ll be a great episode! Here’s a full...

A new photo has surfaced for The Creep in the upcoming Shudder horror anthology series Creepshow, which is being developed by The Walking Dead’s Greg Nicotero. I dig the new look of The Creep! He’s pretty terrifying and it’ll be fun to see what he sounds like.

The Creep looking F R E S H. Brand spankin' new photo from @shudder @CreepshowTv series! pic.twitter.com/SbpMO2lmOp

— Fangoria (@Fangoria) April 3, 2019

The series is an adaptation of Stephen King and George A. Romero‘s classic 80s Creepshow anthology movies, and it will consist of twelve segments including “By the Silver Water of Lake Champlain” by Joe Hill, “House of the Head” by Josh Malerman (Bird Box), “The Companion” based on the short story by Joe R. Lansdale, Kasey Lansdale and Keith Lansdale, “The Man in the Suitcase” by Christopher Buehlman, “All Hallows Eve” by Bruce Jones, “Night...

Shutter’s upcoming revival of the horror anthology franchise Creepshow is currently in development with Greg Nicotero (The Walking Dead) leading the charge on it. As a fan of the original Stephen King and George A. Romero Creepshow movies, I’m looking forward to this.

Today we have some casting information to share with you. According to Deadline, Adrienne Barbeau (Creepshow,The Fog), Giancarlo Esposito (Better Call Saul) and Tobin Bell (Saw) will star in an episode of the series called “Grey Matter” which is based on the Stephen King story.

“Gray Matter” will be adapted by Byron Willinger and Philip de Blasi (The Commuter) and will be directed by series showrunner Greg Nicotero.

In “Gray Matter,” “Doc and Chief, two old-timers in a small, dying town, brave a storm to check on Richie, an alcoholic single father, after encountering his terrified son at the local convenience store.” The story...

Horror streaming service Shudder have announced initial casting for its upcoming horror anthology series, Creepshow, which is based on the iconic 1982 film written by Stephen King and directed by George A. Romero.

Adrienne Barbeau (The Fog), Giancarlo Esposito (Better Call Saul), and Tobin Bell (Saw) will star in the Stephen King story Gray Matter, adapted by Byron Willinger and Philip de Blasi (The Commuter) and directed by series showrunner Greg Nicotero (The Walking Dead). In Gray Matter, Doc and Chief, two old-timers in a small, dying town, brave a storm to check on Richie, an alcoholic single father, after encountering his terrified son at the local convenience store. The story, first published in 1973, is part of King’s best-selling 1978 collection, Night Shift.

Says Nicotero:

I feel I’m in great company getting the opportunity to direct a story written by Steve. Between Salem’s Lot, Pet Sematary and The Stand,...

If you love The Blob and you've read Stephen King's short story collection Night Shift, then there's a good chance you're a fan of "Gray Matter," one of the collection's most memorable and dread-inducing tales. That short story by King will come to life in an episode of Shudder's upcoming Creepshow anthology series, and it's been announced that Adrienne Barbeau, Tobin Bell, and Giancarlo Esposito will co-star in the Greg Nicotero-directed episode, with a chilling new image of The Creep also being revealed.

Press Release: April 3, 2019 — Shudder, AMC Networks’ premium streaming service for horror, thriller and the supernatural, today announced initial casting for its upcoming horror anthology series, ​Creepshow, based on the iconic 1982 film written by Stephen King and directed by George A. Romero. Adrienne Barbeau (​The Fog), Giancarlo Esposito (​Better Call Saul), and Tobin Bell (​Saw) will star in the Stephen King story “Gray Matter,” adapted by...

More than 25 years after she appeared in the 1982 film written by Stephen King and directed by George A. Romero, Adrienne Barbeau (The Fog) is returning to the Creepshow universe. Barbeau has been tapped to star in the upcoming horror anthology series, Creepshow, based on the movie, along with Giancarlo Esposito (Better Call Saul) and Tobin Bell (Saw) on Shudder, AMC Networks’ premium streaming service. The three will headline the Stephen King story “Gray Matter,” adapted by Byron Willinger and Philip de Blasi (The Commuter) and directed by series showrunner Greg Nicotero (The Walking Dead).

In “Gray Matter,” Doc and Chief, two old-timers in a small, dying town, brave a storm to check on Richie, an alcoholic single father, after encountering his terrified son at the local convenience store. The story, first published in 1973, is part of King’s best-selling 1978 collection, Night Shift.

For Barbeau, “Gray Matter” represents a return to...

More “Creepshow” news comes in as Shudder sets forth the first season’s shoot in Atlanta, Georgia. Production Weekly reports that Matt Venne (Stephen King’s “Bag of Bones”, Acts of vengeance, “Fear Itself”: Pelts) will write the “Creepshow” episode “The Companion”, which is based on the 1995 short story by Joe R. Lansdale, Kasey Jo Lansdale, and Keith Lansdale. “13-year-old […]...

If youre not up on the work of the genius Joe R. Lansdale youre missing something truly amazing. The man boasts one of the most outlandish imaginations today and he whips up some infectious stories. Christmas with the Dead could be the next great and it just hit DVD today Lansdales tale Christmas with the Dead has been transferred to script by Keith Lansdale and directed by T.L. Lankford. Madeline Brassell Marsail Carlo Katie Chambers Adam Coats and Kasey Lansdale star.

A teaser trailer for Christmas With the Dead arrived wrapped in a nice lil' bow and we have it for you inside.  Executive produced by Joe R. Lansdale (and based on his story), the film is directed by Terrill Lee Lankford, screenplay by Keith Lansdale: It stars Damian Maffei (Closed for the Season), Brad Maule (General Hospital), and Chet Williamson.  Look for it on the film festival circuit!

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I recently had the chance to attend a sneak-peek screening of the East Texas-shot movie Christmas with the Dead, adapted from a novel by Joe R. Lansdale, who's also one of the film's producers. I've posted some stills from the film after the jump.

The Nacogdoches author might be best known to genre film fans for his association with the cult classic movie Bubba Ho-Tep, which was adapted from his novella. He's also written graphic novels, short stories and TV scripts.

Directed by T. L. Lankford and adapted by Keith Lansdale (the author's son), Christmas with the Dead brings some new elements to the zombie genre, which at this point in cinematic history is a very important thing. Zombie films aren't separated by a very distinct line anymore, and it's great to see a film that challenges the norms we've all come to expect.

Here’s the official plot synopsis...