Horror streaming service Shudder has announced initial casting for its upcoming Creepshow series, which is based on the 1982 horror anthology film of the same name. Adrienne Barbeau (The Fog), Tobin Bell (Saw), and Giancarlo Esposito will star in the Stephen King story “Gray Matter,” adapted by Byron Willinger and Philip de Blasi and directed by series showrunner Greg Nicotero (The Walking Dead).
“I feel I’m in great company getting the opportunity to direct a story written by Steve,” said Nicotero. “Between Salem’s Lot, Pet Sematary and The Stand, I’ve always found his stories rich in relatable characters forced into supernatural situations beyond their control—the everyday person’s primal fears. To visualize ‘Gray Matter’ for Creepshow with the help of Adrienne, Giancarlo and Tobin was about as good as it gets for a horror fan from Pittsburgh!”
The story “Gray Matter” follows Doc and Chief, two old-timers in a small, dying town, as they brave a storm to check on Richie, an alcoholic single father, after encountering his terrified son at the local convenience store. The story was published in 1973 and is included in King’s 1978 collection, Night Shift.
Of course, this is not the first time Adrienne Barbeau has been associated with Creepshow. The actress played the vulgar and loudmouthed character Billie in the “The Crate” from the 1982 film. Currently, Barbeau also serves as the host of the Shudder Original podcast, She Kills, which is all about women in horror.
Along with “Gray Matter,” Shudder has confirmed the following segments: “By the Silver Water of Lake Champlain” by Joe Hill; “House of the Head” by Josh Malerman (Bird Box); “The Companion” by Joe R. Lansdale, Kasey Lansdale, & Keith Lansdale; “The Man in the Suitcase” by Christopher Buehlman; “All Hallows Eve” by Bruce Jones; “Night of the Paw” by John Esposito; and “Bad Wolf Down” by Rob Schrab.
Creepshow will premiere exclusively on Shudder later this year.
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