Creepshow 2: Show de Horrores

CREEPSHOW 2 is, of course, the sequel to the original. It follows a similar format, being an anthology film with a wraparound story, complete with "comic book" animation between tales. All are based on stories by Stephen King.

PART 1 is called OLD CHIEF WOOD'NHEAD- An elderly couple (George Kennedy and Dorothy Lamour) who run a store in a tiny desert town, find themselves up against some local thugs, resulting in tragedy. Soon thereafter, the nefarious gang is in dire trouble when the "wooden Indian" of the title -a fixture in front of the store- starts to walk around. This segment is a good kickoff, and the practical effects are decent, making the wooden avenger seem -somewhat- real.

PART 2 is THE RAFT- A group of friends head out to the lake, in order to enjoy a day of rafting. Unbeknownst to these young people -two guys and two girls- something is floating on the surface of the lake. Something like a huge oil slick that's... alive! Gushy, goop-y, gruesome horror quickly erupts. A fair middle story with an interesting monster, though it does sometimes resemble an old, slimy tarp.

PART 3, THE HITCH-HIKER- Annie (Lois Chiles) is cheating on her husband. One night, on her way home, she's involved in a hit-and-run, and leaves the man (Tom Wright) dead in the road. Unfortunately for Annie, the victim just won't stay dead, and haunts Annie in a most macabre and shocking way! This one is the best of the three, and is a terrific denouement!

While not as stellar as its predecessor, this movie is still enjoyable and filled with ghoulish fun!...