The Creep Tapes

Loved Creep and Creep 2, so was really excited for Creep 3. Never came.. But when I read that the Creep tapes had been created, I was beside myself with excitement. The due date was marked. Shudder subscription renewed and today we watched the first two.

I was curious with how the episodes would play. Episode 1 whetted my appetite (reminiscent of Creep) but Episode 2 was totally different.

Mark Duplass is a genius in my opinion. His acting skills and different personas plus mixing dark, horror and humour is something I really enjoy.

I can't not wait to see the next four. I only wish Shudder had screened all six all at the same time then my November weekend would have been sorted.

Not much to add (if there is any, at all) to all the things which have already been told. If you are a fan of the CREEP movies, you are gonna like it, as well. It's basically almost the same, just in a different entertainment form (tv episodes). The last two episodes add something to the "lore" though, giving the viewers a glimpse into the villain's psyche. I think they were the best episodes, overall.

If you haven't watched any movie of this franchise, know that this is a (really low budget) found footage horror. Horror that doesn't take itself too seriously, but i wouldn't call it a comedy/horror tv show. Mark Duplass is very good here, so, if you are a fan of him, you will probably like it, as long as you know this has nothing to do with the rest of his (non horror) work. It's dark and twisted (especially the last episode is going to some really dark places). I liked it but i can see why someone doesn't like it all. It's too dark for non horror fans and not that scary, for horror fans.

Mark Duplass delivers a chilling masterpiece in this series, capturing the essence of his iconic serial killer persona with the same eerie charisma and unsettling authenticity that made the Creep films so unforgettable. Every episode feels like a dark, twisted homage to the original Creep series, yet it stands on its own as a fresh and innovative psychological thriller.

The storytelling is razor-sharp, keeping viewers on edge with a perfect balance of suspense, dark humor, and unnerving character development. Duplass's portrayal is magnetic-his ability to switch from charm to menace in an instant is a testament to his talent and an absolute thrill to watch. Each episode peels back another layer of his complex character, leaving you guessing what he'll do next and how far he'll go.

For fans of Creep, this series is an absolute must-watch. It's clear Duplass hasn't lost his magic-if anything, he's taken it to new heights. But we need more! Mark, please give us a Season 2! There's so much potential to explore, and we're all dying (figuratively) to see what comes next.

Creep 1 & 2 are great movies. Inventive and playing with great psychology between the characters. This show could've been similar, but I wish the episodes were 45 minutes instead of 22 minutes.

This series is basically the first movie condensed into 22 minutes for each episode with the same formula. It's watchable, even fun, but there's nothing remotely new here. It's exactly what you expect, minus the tension and WTF of the movies. You know exactly what to expect here.

The last 2 episodes try to buck that trend, but with weak results, derivative of psycho, and honestly a sort of embarrassing attempt at being edgy.

I wanted to love this show. I'm still happy they made it. I watched it through to the end. But ultimately, it's just not that good. :-(

The Creep Tapes are out 7 years after the release of the 2nd film. It is a weekly show with the first 2 episodes out now on Shudder. Mark Duplass is back as the charming and disturbing serial killer "Peachfuzz" and he doesn't disappoint. Patrick Brice is also back to direct, which I am happy about. Patrick and Mark seem to make a great duo for this franchise. Personally, I am not typically a fan of found footage movies and shows. I'm not crazy about "Paranormal Activity" or "The Blair Witch Project", but with the CREEP franchise it just drew me in. Throughout the movies and the show, one thing it does so well is making the viewer feel uncomfortable and that is due to the superb acting by Mark. I hope we get to see him in more horror movies, he is meant for them. Each episode is a new victim, so it is fast paced. If you liked both of the movies you will more than likely enjoy this series.