Creepshow Season 1 Episode 6 The Man in the Suitcase
- TV-MA
- October 10, 2019
- 44 min
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6.9 (1,004)
In Creepshow season 1 episode 6, titled "The Man in the Suitcase," viewers are taken on a chilling ride through a series of interconnected stories that revolve around a strange man found inside a suitcase.
The episode begins with Steve (Rafi Gavron), a hapless college student who agrees to transport a mysterious suitcase across the country in exchange for a hefty payout. When he arrives at his destination, he discovers that the suitcase contains a man (Will Kindrachuk) who cannot be killed and who begs Steve to help him find a way out of his nightmarish existence.
From there, the episode jumps back and forth in time, illuminating the strange and twisted ways that the suitcase has affected various characters over the years. In one story, a young couple finds the suitcase and ends up selling their souls to keep the man inside alive. In another, a group of criminals use the man's strange powers to pull off a series of elaborate heists.
Throughout it all, there is a pervasive sense of unease and dread, as the man in the suitcase continues to exert his influence over those who come into contact with him. At times, the stories veer into darkly comic territory, as when a pair of con artists try to take advantage of the man's predicament only to find themselves on the receiving end of a gruesome comeuppance.
Overall, "The Man in the Suitcase" is a gripping and unsettling entry in the Creepshow canon, treading the line between horror and black comedy with glee. Fans of the show will find plenty to appreciate here, from the atmospheric cinematography to the expertly crafted scares. Whether you're a diehard horror buff or just looking for a good fright, this episode is well worth a watch.