Three more Stephen King tales are told in this underrated sequel to the EC comics inspired original. With a dull and poorly done animated wraparound story that has a comic book inspired kid (who loves "Creepshow" comics) taking on some bullies this offers up three new tales.

Firstly is "Old Chief Wood'n Head" which stars George Kennedy and Dorothy Lamour as elderly shop owners in a small desert town who are killed and robbed by some thugs (led by Holy McCallany, who's good as Sam) only for the wooden indian guarding the store to come to life and take vengeance.

Then it's "The Raft" a gruesome tale that has four college students going to a remote lake and falling victim to a bloodthirsty oil slick-like being and being stranded on the title raft by it.

And lastly is "The Hitch-hiker" that stars Lois Chiles (who's over-the-top just enough to make her performance memorable) as a woman rushing home after a fling to beat her husband in the door only to hit-n-run a hitchhiker who it turns out won't stay dead.

Sure this is a pretty mindless ride but it manages to be highly entertaining and directed with style by Michael Gornick (making his directorial debut after being a DP on the original film), has some impressively gooey effects (especially during "The Raft" sequence) and lots of memorable moments such as the twist ending of the second story and the now immortal line from "Thanks for the ride lady..." from the third story. It may not be the best anthology out there but it's definitely worth your time.

Directed By: Michael Gornick.
Written By: George A. Romero.

Starring: Lois Chiles, George Kennedy, Dorothy Lamour, Daniel Beer.

Picture Ratio: 1.85:1 Widescreen.

Picture Quality: While there's a few flecks this is a pretty crisp transfer - Anchor Bay does it again (be sure to avoid the bargain priced version of this).

Extras: Only a few things here with a trailer and still gallery.