[The News Bot]

Reviewed by Chris McEneany, 29th October 2009
One of the best SF/horror/comedy hybrids from the 80's gets a tremendous hi-def makeover. Full to brimming with nostalgia, in-jokes, gore and die-hard quips galore, Night Of The Creeps is also abundant with charm, wit and more ideas than you can shake a flame-thrower at. Pitch in a death-by-lawnmower, Tom Atkins in pure kick-ass mode and one of the sexiest teen babes in the genre and you've got beer-and-pizza gold. Fred Dekker would go on to establish his cult credentials with the more kid-friendly, but no-less inventive Monster Squad, but this wild debut is still the one for which he is most fondly referred-to by fans.

The transfer is excellent for such a slapdash, low-budget horror flick, with a massive leap-up in video and surprisingly good audio. And the extras are certainly all that a fellow Creep could desire. I’m almost tempted to say that this package of extras actually goes a little bit too far in its comprehensive appreciation for Night Of The Creeps. The film is great. It did prove to be a much-loved and iconic genre statement from the 80’s – but somehow, even as much as I admire it, I can’t help thinking that the marketing team are going somewhat overboard with the whole cult phenomenon surrounding the movie. Footage from the Alamo Drafthouse and rabid praise from fans coupled with far too many moments of the cast and crew simply revelling in nostalgia and agreeing just how much fun it all was does become slightly tedious after a while. But, hey, most of these people didn't go on to much bigger and better things afterwards, so why not celebrate a shining glory from yesteryear?

Resolutely of its time, yet blissfully captivating for any lover of gaudy SF/horror, Night Of The Creeps is ripe entertainment from start to finish, willing to go the extra mile and dedicated to please. It “thrilled me” back then … and it should “thrill you” now in its Blu-ray glory.


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