Creepshow 2

Right now you can watch Creepshow 2 in the US on Amazon Prime Video and Shout! Factory Amazon Channel, and in the UK on Arrow Video Amazon Channel and Shudder Amazon Channel — and it is funnier than its reputation suggests. A tight runtime that never overstays its welcome. A 6/10 rating says what the writing already makes obvious: this one works. Lois Chiles is the obvious draw, but the whole ensemble earns its laughs. Start it on Amazon Prime Video whenever you need something guaranteed to land.

Creepshow 2 is not trying to be everything to everyone, and that focus is exactly what makes it work. The jokes in Creepshow 2 land because the characters underneath them are worth caring about. Three macabre tales from the latest issue of a boy's favorite comic book, dealing with a vengeful wooden Native American, a monstrous blob in a lake, and an undying hitchhiker. Lois Chiles and George Kennedy lead a cast that brings real weight to the material. It was released in 1987. The real test of any comedy is whether it is still funny once you know all the jokes, and Creepshow 2 holds up on rewatch in a way that separates it from one-off curiosities. There is real craft here, even in the moments that do not fully land.

For viewers who want something light without wanting something stupid, Creepshow 2 respects your intelligence. It rewards viewers regardless of what else is in their watch history. Short enough to finish in one sitting, substantial enough to feel satisfying. Lois Chiles's comic timing carries it through its weaker moments. The kind of comedy you recommend to someone who claims they do not watch much.