Creep (franchise)

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2014–present
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

The Creep franchise consists of found footage psychological-horror installments, including two streaming exclusive and video on demand feature films, and a spin-off television series. Based on an original story by Patrick Brice and Mark Duplass, the movies have co-starred the pair, in addition to a supporting cast. The plot centers around serial killer Josef who regularly posts listings for one-time videography job assistance, to lure in his victims; after which he saves their created video in his personal vault and assumes their name as an alias.

The movies which were created with a shoe-string budget and released in collaboration with Netflix, were met with a strong critical response and viewership numbers upon their respective releases.[1][2] The first installment has since been called a horror cult classic and one of the best found footage movies overall.[3][4][5] Its sequel was praised for being an effective sequel, and worthy of its predecessor.[6][7][5]

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  3. ^ Tew, Edward (June 8, 2020). "My streaming gem: why you should watch Creep". The Guardian. Retrieved June 10, 2024.
  4. ^ H.C., Luiz (January 3, 2024). "'Creep' 10 Years Later: Why It Remains One of the Most Compelling Uses of Found Footage". Bloody Disgusting. Retrieved June 10, 2024.
  5. ^ a b Tucker, James (December 4, 2020). "The Creep Franchise Gives Viewers a Real Wolf in Sheep's Clothing". Rogue Morgue. Retrieved June 10, 2024.
  6. ^ Lincoln, Kevin (October 25, 2017). "Why Creep 2 Isn't Actually a Horror Movie". Vulture. Retrieved June 10, 2024.
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