The anthology film is popular in the indie world, especially with genre filmmakers. This popularity is predicated on the notion that it is 'easier' to make a series of short films and compile them as a feature with a wraparound story. A vast majority of these schlock-y, shot on video masterpieces are in direct response to Stephen King's
Creepshow (1982). Which was a response to Hammer's early
Tales from the Crypt (1972). Which was heavily influenced by Paul Leni's
Waxworks (
Das Wachsfigurenkabinett) from 1924. This was, quite possibly, the first feature-length anthology.
