Is there DEI in Creepshow?

The biggest factors in our score are Identity-driven story themes, Woke representation / casting, Creator track record context. A young boy's horror comic book comes to life in this anthology series of terrifying tales.

TV Show review

Creepshow

Q: Is Creepshow woke?

Creepshow has a woke score of 37/100, which means it is not especially woke compared with higher-scoring titles. Creepshow is a horror anthology series on Shudder that ran for four seasons from 2019 to 2023 with 23 episodes. It presents two short scary stories per episode in a comic book style, drawing from classic horror authors and new writers. A few segments feature a lesbian couple or brief notes on race and power, but these stay secondary to monster, revenge, and twist plots.

Review basis: 4 seasons, 23 episodes · through October 13, 2023

September 26, 2019 · TV-MA · Ended

Woke Score

37/ 100

Lower is better

7.0 / 10IMDb↗85%Critics74%Audience↗

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Review

Summary

Creepshow is a horror anthology series on Shudder that ran for four seasons from 2019 to 2023 with 23 episodes. It presents two short scary stories per episode in a comic book style, drawing from classic horror authors and new writers. A few segments feature a lesbian couple or brief notes on race and power, but these stay secondary to monster, revenge, and twist plots.

Breakdown

Factors & Ratings

These are the editorial factors and ratings behind our score for Creepshow.

Woke representation / casting

Black actors appear in several prominent roles including Giancarlo Esposito. One story centers a lesbian couple as main characters. Casting mixes horror veterans with diverse performers without strong signaling.

32 / 100

Woke political dialogue

Stories contain occasional lines about power, greed, or mistreatment. No extended lectures or activist speeches.

10 / 100

Identity-driven story themes

Lydia Layne's Better Half focuses on a lesbian relationship and corporate betrayal. A couple segments touch on race or class dynamics. Horror twists dominate over identity messaging.

41 / 100

Western institutional / cultural critique

Public Television of the Dead satirizes TV industry greed and staff treatment. A small town story shows revenge against local power figures. These stay within horror revenge plots.

15 / 100

Woke character or canon changes

Not relevant.

0 / 100

Anti-woke backlash and complaints

A few scattered viewer comments mention "woke" elements in passing. No meaningful public controversy or organized complaints.

5 / 100

Creator track record context

Most key people focus on horror craft and effects. One director has a record of social commentary in prior work.

18 / 100

Production

Production companies: Monster Agency Productions, Taurus Entertainment Company, Striker Entertainment, KNB EFX, The Cartel
Networks: Shudder

Main Cast

Giancarlo Espositoas Doc
Hannah Barefootas Angela
Tracey Bonneras Lottie
Andy Ruskas Gray Matter Creature
Rachel Hendrixas Marsha
David Shaeas Randy
Guy Messengeras Mr. Ogman
Adrienne Barbeauas Dixie Parmelee

Director & Crew

Brian WittenProducer23 episodes credited for this role (TMDB aggregate — higher usually means a recurring or lead creative role).
Eric Scott WoodsProducer23 episodes credited for this role (TMDB aggregate — higher usually means a recurring or lead creative role).
James Glenn DudelsonProducer23 episodes credited for this role (TMDB aggregate — higher usually means a recurring or lead creative role).
Robert Franklin DudelsonProducer23 episodes credited for this role (TMDB aggregate — higher usually means a recurring or lead creative role).
Stan SpryProducer23 episodes credited for this role (TMDB aggregate — higher usually means a recurring or lead creative role).
Joe LynchDirector4 episodes credited for this role (TMDB aggregate — higher usually means a recurring or lead creative role).

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