I was very ambitious and attackedCreepshowwith a lot of tenacity, says Nicotero.

And at what specific point did Nicotero most regret that decision?

It was the hardest thing Ive ever done in my life.

Creepshow

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But worth the effort, it seems.

Theyre all my friends, says Nicotero.

I felt it lends a very special authenticity to the project that is important to me.

Creepshow

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Creepshowwas such a big part of my childhood, he says.

Its a take on an old Mario Bava movie.

I always loved Tricia.

She plays a strong female executive who finds herself in this untenable supernatural situation that she cant control.

Extending the umbrella to younger up-and-coming filmmakers was very important to me, says Nicotero.

See the shows just-released poster, below.