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Like probably several horror fanatics with me, I looked forward the most to the "Creepshow" segment directed by make-up wizard, horror icon and all-around cool bloke Tom Savini. Whether or not deliberately, the producers kept us waiting until the last segment of the very last episode. Was Savini's contribution worth the wait? Probably not, but it was a likeable and charming homage to sea/lake monster B-movies (type "Monstroid", "The Crater Lake Monster", "The Loch Ness Horror", ...). The biggest and most pleasant surprise of the entire season, however, came whilst waiting for Savini's tale!

"Skincrawlers", the second story directed by Roxanne Benjamin (following the strictly average "Lydia Layne's Better Half"), unexpectedly turned out the best and most entertaining one of the whole show! Obnoxious TV-doctor Sloan discovered the ultimate breakthrough in battling overweight, namely with rare South American leeches that suck the fat straight out of obese people. Just when the reluctant patient Henry Quayle is about to give a demonstration on nationwide television, there's a solar eclipse to which the little creatures react rather ... psychotic. The short tale is delightfully over-the-top, with extreme gore and nasty monster transformations. The make-up effects are insanely gooey, with a sublime tongue-in-cheek tribute to classic scene of "Alien".

From its opening moments, this episode delivers the familiar campfire-tale chill, blending practical creature effects with a pulpy visual palette that echoes mid-century horror comics. The tone walks a well-trodden line between the macabre and the absurd, never quite shifting into true terror but landing some memorable moments with knowing winks to fans of the genre. Cinematographically, the episode leans into exaggerated color grading and stylized close-ups, turning sterile settings and foggy landscapes into arenas of creeping suspense. Notably, the camera is often in on the joke, lingering just a bit too long on the improbable or grotesque, amplifying the aura of playful unease.

The performances anchor this anthology entry, giving life to its winking horrors. Dana Gould stands out in the first tale, imbuing his transformation-obsessed character with a blend of comic bravado and sweaty vulnerability that perfectly suits the story's outlandish premise. In the second segment, the young cast manages to convey both wonder and dread as the legend of the lake unfolds, with palpable sincerity that elevates the classic monster setup. Yet, both stories sometimes stutter in tone and pacing, as if torn between horror homage and earnest character work. The practical effects impress, particularly in skin-crawling, squirm-inducing scenes, yet never quite reach the level of haunting or truly unsettling visuals that the best horror anthologies offer.

As a genre piece, this episode responds more to nostalgia than inventive storytelling, rewarding die-hard fans of horror's pulpy roots but unlikely to convert new devotees. Enjoyable in fits and starts, it stays true to its comic book inspiration, but ultimately delivers more shrugs than shudders. For those in search of clever chills over substantive storytelling, its pleasures are real, if fleeting.

I knew what skincrawlers was about before i watched it and immediately knew it would be great and it did not disappoint. The suspense and horror is on point and the same goes for By the silver water of lake Champlain

Cheap affects and predictable boring stories. Definitely not one of their better episodes.