Big Gruesome – a lurching, huge humaniod Frankenstein's monster / Lurch type character– and Little Gruesome – a purple-skinned vampire – are monsters driving a hearse-like car with a belfry which houses a dragon, bats, ghosts and other various spooky, horror-themed characters; the term "lurching along," a clear reference to the aforementioned character, is used by the narrator to introduce the characters and vehicle at the start of the show. The Creepy Coupe was able to fly short distances through use of the dragon's wings and has bats constantly circling it