James R | On 13, Dec 2020

“There’s a killer on the loose…” warns a guy dressed as Santa in the trailer for the Creepshow Christmas special – just in case you weren’t sure what to expect from the anthology series’ darkly comic festive offering.

Exec produced by showrunner Greg Nicotero (The Walking Dead), Creepshow is Shudder’s first hour-long scripted series and shattered all Shudder records when it debuted last October, becoming its most watched programme. Season 2 recently started production, after being delayed by the coronavirus pandemic, with a third season also commissioned. But Shudder also surprised fans this autumn with a bonus Halloween animated special – and is unwrapping another one-off for the holidays.

The hour-long episode, titled Shapeshifters Anonymous, follows an anxious man who, fearing he is a murderer, searches for answers for his “unique condition” from an unusual support group. Starring Anna Camp (Pitch Perfect) and Adam Pally (The Mindy Project), the special is written and directed by Nicotero, based on a short story by JA Konrath (Last Call).

The special will premiere on 18th December. Here’s the trailer:

 

Creepshow is available to stream online on Shudder UK, as part of a £4.99 monthly subscription, or £49.99 yearly membership.

 

Shudder announces Creepshow Christmas special

12th November 2020

Creepshow is coming back for the holidays with a new Christmas special.

Exec produced by showrunner Greg Nicotero (The Walking Dead), Creepshow is Shudder’s first hour-long scripted series and shattered all Shudder records when it debuted last October, becoming its most watched programme. Season 2 recently started production, after being delayed by the coronavirus pandemic, with a third season also commissioned. But Shudder also surprised fans this autumn with a bonus Halloween animated special. Now it’s about to unwrap another seasonal one-off.

The hour-long episode, titled Shapeshifters Anonymous, follows an anxious man who, fearing he is a murderer, searches for answers for his “unique condition” from an unusual support group. Starring Anna Camp (Pitch Perfect) and Adam Pally (The Mindy Project), the special is written and directed by Creepshow showrunner Greg Nicotero, based on a short story by JA Konrath (Last Call).

“The Spirit of Christmas is alive and well in true Creepshow fashion,” said Nicotero. “Reimagining how
we look at the holidays and Santa Claus with an outrageous ensemble cast, a myriad of creepy crawlies
and a few thrills and chills shouldn’t be missed.

“This year has been Shudder’s biggest and best yet, and we wanted to thank our million-plus members with one last surprise. Greg Nicotero gift-wrapped the perfect present, an irreverent Christmas-themed Creepshow packed with humor, heart and gore galore,” added Craig Engler, Shudder’s General Manager.

The special will premiere on 18th December.

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