A Creepshow Animated Special
Two animated tales of terror: “Survivor Type,” a man determined to stay alive alone on a deserted island no matter what the cost. “Twittering from the Circus of the Dead,” a teen's family road trip includes a visit to the gravest show on earth.
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Plot Summary
This animated special presents two eerie tales to scare viewers. The first, 'Survivor Type,' follows a shipwrecked surgeon who resorts to drastic measures to survive. The second, 'Twittering Birds,' tells the story of a couple who try to escape their past by moving to a remote cabin, only to find it haunted by something sinister.
Critical Reception
The special received a generally positive reception, praised for its animation style and its faithful adaptation of Stephen King's unsettling short stories. It was seen as a welcome continuation of the Creepshow brand, offering scares and dark humor in a new format.
What Reviewers Say
- Praised for its effective animation and faithfulness to the source material.
- Appreciated for bringing the Creepshow spirit into an animated format.
- Considered a satisfying, albeit short, dose of horror and dark comedy.
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Fun Fact
The animation style for 'A Creepshow Animated Special' was designed to evoke the look of classic EC Comics horror titles, which heavily influenced the original 'Creepshow' film.
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