Creepshow (TV Series) Skeletons in the Closet/Familiar (2021) User Reviews

Prop wars and palm reader tells doom!

[blanbrn · 8/10 · 7 October 2021]

This episode 2 from season 3 of "Shudder's" "Creepshow" series features two interesting tales called "Skeletons in the Closet/Familiar". As both feature gore, blood, and revenge with parody and homage to old horror.

"Skeletons in the Closet" is set out in Hollywood near the walk of fame and involves a shop owner who collects old vintage props and merchandise from classic films mostly horror one's(it was nice seeing franchises like "Halloween", "Friday the 13th", and "Psycho" being featured.) And the store is now ran by the son of it's past owner however lurking around is the original owner's rival( the good James Remar) who poses a threat for collection supremacy! This tale twist with blood and the skeletons come off the prop stage to battle and play a key role! Overall good well done tale that represents vintage horror.

Then "Familiar" is somewhat of a drag as it involves a couple a woman and man named Jackson who take up the game and advice of a palm reader only Jackson can't seem to escape his fears in the form of a demon, the question is will the future of his palm hold up with the truth!? Also "The Crate" is represented in fine parody like form!

Overall again another pretty good well done episode of the series that has the old classic homage feel of parody to old films, as it's represented with revenge, twist, blood, and gore.

One of the best episodes!

[natashialw · 8/10 · 3 October 2021]

There are a few episodes that are very strong and amazing and this first half is one of them! The call backs to the horror franchise and more, just love it!

Homages galore

[houseofatreus2000 · 8/10 · 15 January 2022]

While the rest of season 3 was garbage, Skeletons in the Closet was surprisingly good. Numerous nods to horror classics (and a few other films) of the past. The murders were the highlight. We have one character killed by a metallic sphere from the film "Phantasm", another by a James Bond prop, yet another was a direct homage to Psycho, and then, of course, the final "battle" between the re-animated skeletons, a direct homage to the late., great Ray Harryhausen. Loved every minute of it.

Easter Eggs abound

[launchpadpod · 9/10 · 4 October 2021]

There are references on top of references, Easter eggs on Easter eggs. Some of the props appear to be very real and considering Greg Nicotero is an avid collector himself thy might be.

So funny

[pinbalringol · 10/10 · 3 October 2021]

I've never had so much fun with Creepshow episode before. And that romantic kiss in the end of the first half, just brilliant !

It's great, and let the magic of film take you away.

[davidchalupiak · 10/10 · 30 August 2022]

So this one starts with a very basic premise,but then slowly shows you the magic of props and famous shots from movies. Look for them they are not hard to miss and if you don't know where they are from inqure about all those movies and watch em.

Now the second part is a much creepier episode, and may make you wonder how familiar are you with those around you. Are you safe, do help build up, or are you worries that someone or something is out to get you.

So remember all these episode are masterpieces in their own. It's not always always about how gory, scary, or gross. It's about what is or could be. A little realism with the fantastic.