CREEP
CREEP

CREEP

2007Movie52 minJapanese

Kohei and Akira are a couple running away together without a destination. They meet a geology researcher namend Shiraki on the way and the three visit a log cabin of a famous geologist Kanbe. With fortune teller Eiko, ex-girlfriend of Kanbe, joining the party, five people of diverse ages, sexes, statutes, and professions happen to spend a night together in the log cabin deep in the mountains. As the strangers get to know each other and grow closer, each one of their hidden pasts is brought to light. Meanwhile, following a thunderstorm and an earthquake, something even worse is approaching them...

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IMDb6.1/10
Rotten Tomatoes33%
Metacritic41/100
Google Users50%
Director: Christopher SmithGenres: Horror, Mystery, Thriller

Plot Summary

A young woman, Prague, gets drunk and hails a taxi late at night. She falls asleep and wakes up to find herself locked in a disused London Underground station. As she tries to escape, she realizes she is not alone and is being hunted by a mysterious and terrifying creature known only as 'Creep'. The film unfolds as a desperate struggle for survival in the claustrophobic and dangerous tunnels.

Critical Reception

Creep received a mixed to negative reception from critics. While some praised its atmospheric tension and terrifying creature design, many found the plot convoluted and underdeveloped. Audience reactions were similarly divided, with some appreciating the suspense and gore, while others were disappointed by the lack of a clear narrative and character development.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its atmospheric setting and genuinely unsettling creature.
  • Criticized for a confusing and ultimately unsatisfying plot.
  • Some found the scares effective, while others felt it lacked originality.

Google audience: Audiences were split on Creep. Many enjoyed the suspenseful premise and the creature's frightening appearance, finding it a good popcorn horror flick. However, a significant portion found the story hard to follow and characters underdeveloped, leading to a less engaging experience.

Fun Fact

The creature's design was inspired by the disused tunnels and spaces of the London Underground, aiming for a creature that felt like it belonged in such a forgotten, grimy environment.

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