Creep, Most underrated horror movie

[Deposable]

I rented "Creep" a couple months ago. And I loved it. It's one of the best horror movies, I have ever seen. I haven't heard a lot of horror fans talk about it. But this film will be a cult classic in 10 years. The movie starts a little slow but the pace picks up and runs away.

I HIGHLY recommend "Creep". Rent it or Buy. If your a true horror fan you'll enjoy this.

http://www.pitofhorror.com/newdesign/promo/creep/coverart.jpg

[hellfire1]

saw this one in theatres sometime ago. despite the idiots in the theatre, i really enjoyed it. i love how the whole movie just shifts. at first you're in the girl's world, then in his (and the transition is excellent and very freaky).

good you brought this up. i would like to see people discussing this one as well.

[VampiricClown]

Creep

First off, I’d like to say that I was going into this movie expecting a lot from it after all of the reviews I’ve read. I’ll go ahead and say that I was a bit on the disappointed side. It has a pretty quick start, but it slowly starts going downhill.

Basically, the lead woman falls asleep before her subway train is supposed to pick her up, and as you can probably guess, she misses it and gets stuck inside of the subway building. After seeing that all of the doors are locked and almost being raped by a friend (who also gets pretty slashed up at the beginning), she finds a couple of homeless people who live in a small compartment inside the main building. Trying to find a security guard to get out, she loses her guide, and is forced to survive the best that she can throughout the movie.

It turns into something kind of like The Hills Have Eyes half way through it, but the sad thing is that it never really explains why the creature is the way he is. It never says if he was a doctor or a child that was murdered by the doctor. Nothing is ever explained before the credits roll, and it mostly just leaves you hanging in the balance of confusion. Not something that horror films of this style should do.

The acting was decent, but for whatever reason, I didn’t really care for the actors in the film. They got into the story, and they seemed like they really were in danger, but for some reason, it just didn’t feel right. I don’t know if it was maybe the fact that I’ve never seen these particular actors in any other movies besides this one. I just couldn’t get into it.

As far as being scary, it was a little on the spooky side with some odd images and emotions in some of the scenes, and there were a few scenes that made me even jump a little. One of the scarier scenes being where doctor is preparing for surgery in the medical room. It just had a disturbing feeling. It’s far from being the scariest movie ever made, but it has its moments.

Another thing is that as fast moving as this film actually is, it was actually quite boring to me. Usually I’m a fan of fast paced slasher films and such, but this movie just couldn’t hold my attention. If it had been maybe quite a bit shorter, it may have been a lot better. But the fast pacing stretched out over the eighty some odd minutes just was too long. They crammed too much action into the time given, and not enough story to make it hold your attention. I caught myself looking away from the TV set numerous times.

My final word on this is that it was an okay film overall, needs more substance and less action in my opinion, but it won’t kill you to watch it. Good movie if you want to get a few frights, but you may want to stretch it out over a couple of evenings, because it’s not going to hold your attention all at once.

Story: 4/10
Gore: 5/10
Acting: 5/10
Scares: 5/10
Overall: 5/10

[joshaube]

I really, really enjoyed Creep. I would go as far as saying it is one of the best horror movies I have had the pleasure of watching this year.

I also don't understand why more people don't talk about this film, but I would guess that's because not a lot have watched it. If you do have a chance, definately check it out. I would go as far as saying - go out of your way to see it. It's yet another example of why UK horror is becoming the new J-Horror.

Unlike VampiricClown, I felt the film worked on all levels.

The acting was very strong for a film of this status, even the smaller roles such as the homeless female. Even the dog played a good part, hehe. They genuienly looked frightened; and the screams sounded real. Very strong performances, and the fact I am unfamiliar with the people playing the roles made it that much stronger for me.

The style of the film is also something to note on. The direction is very well done, and every shot pours style. It reall adds to the atmosphere of the film, which is great. It's one of those films that doesn't require darkness to create an aura that is eerie. A brightly (very brightly) lit subway with white walls and lime green lights manages to give you the chills. There were some unique camera angles in there as well.

The creature was very well designed, and similiar to those in The Descent. Though I felt this one was designed a lot better. More realistic, and they didn't rely on CGI. It even had tuffs of hair, and a human-face. It's mannerism, movements, and expecially the sounds it made were some key elements. When it mimiced a voice; I got chills. The room just drained of warmth.

I think it meant to be confusing. It was a film that required thought, and I believe that when a film like this does that - it's a good thing. That means it's trying. It doesn't want to just create some schlock&stock film that you can sit down brainlessly at. The scene with it in the washing it's hand, and acting everything out despite nothing working anymore was so powerful to me.

The ending is, imo, the strongest part of the film. It was just so...perfect. It was so much more then just an ending to a b-movie; it was a critique on social ettiqutte.

It's a reccomendation for me.

[VampiricClown]

I nearly fell asleep really. I don't know why, but this movie just lost all attention lasting qualities for me.

Deffinetly not something I look forward to watching again.

[paws the great]

Im a fan of mindless slasher films,but I still like creep.

[The_Return]

Ignoring the last couple posts:rolleyes:

I bought this a couple weeks back, havent got around to watching it. Looks pretty good though.

[hellfire1]

Originally posted by VampiricClown

The film went on way too long! It's as fast paced as a slasher, but the fucking time layout is way to damn long.



dude... it's an hour and a half. 85 minutes to be precise. how is that too long ? you say it doesn't explain how he got the way he is... well maybe if the movie had been a bit longer (and not shorter), it would've gotten into his whole background some more, though it is suggested.

eh... i enjoyed it. i thought it was one of the better horror films to come out.

[Spoorloos]

i was disapointed with creep. when i read the info on the movie my expectations went to high, i though it was gonna be a monster movie the way it was worded. not a bad movie, but not a favorite of mine.

[bloodrayne]

As for the movie...I bought it the other night, haven't had a chance to watch it yet, but it looks like it's going to be pretty good...I'm looking forward to it...

[novakru]

Originally posted by bloodrayne




As for the movie...I bought it the other night, haven't had a chance to watch it yet, but it looks like it's going to be pretty good...I'm looking forward to it...

I almost forgot I rented this,and then I remembered I didn't really care for it, not that is was a bad story, just a bit more on the 'eww' side of horror.
Give us a review when you watch it:cool:

[bloodrayne]

Originally posted by novakru
Give us a review when you watch it:cool: Okay...That should be pretty easy, since my 'reviews' generally tend to consist of "It sucked, I hated it" or "It rocked, I loved it"...If I'm feeling particularly prolific, it could be something like "It sucked BECAUSE...yada yada yada" or "It rocked BECAUSE...yada yada yada"...

I like to give a short simple opinion about a movie, so as not to try to influence anyone else about it...It's always best to encourage everyone to see something for themselves...As "One man's trash is another man's treasure"

If I feel strongly about something that has to do with a movie, I'll point that out and sometimes expand upon it (Like the first 45 minutes of Hostel, and the first HOUR of wolf Creek), but then I usually end up feeling like I'm giving away too much and may ruin it for someone...Know what I mean?

:)

[novakru]

Originally posted by bloodrayne
...Know what I mean?

:)

Not really,could you expand on that please,JK :D
I hear ya.

[urgeok]

Originally posted by bloodrayne
I like to give a short simple opinion about a movie, so as not to try to influence anyone else about it...




I dont think a thought out personal opinion should be a risk to the opinions of others.

be sad if that were true.

i often find a thoughtful coherent critique on a movie helpful .. but it doesnt colour my perception of a film in a negative way.
If anything it's the opposite..

for example ..

The movie : The Core.

I saw it - wrote it off as a dumb actioner .... then i heard a reviewer mention how it was a great throwback to the jules verne style of grand adventure and i suddenly saw the film wit a completely different point of view and I saw that the film actually did work beautifully in that light.

If someone simply says 'i like it' or 'it sucks' my first question is 'why did you think that'

makes the post more worth posting ...

(after all - it is a forum ..thats why - some of us - are here)

[zwoti]

Originally posted by hellfire1
dude... it's an hour and a half. 85 minutes to be precise. how is that too long ? you say it doesn't explain how he got the way he is... well maybe if the movie had been a bit longer (and not shorter), it would've gotten into his whole background some more, though it is suggested.

eh... i enjoyed it. i thought it was one of the better horror films to come out.

i thought the deleted scenes and storyboards did explain the background :confused:

[hellfire1]

Originally posted by zwoti
i thought the deleted scenes and storyboards did explain the background :confused:


awww... now i want the dvd. :( i've only seen it in theatres.

[Roderick Usher]

The film was...okay. Cool set design, nice sense of confinement, good performance from the creep and I really like the lack of explanation about his origins. It's all there if you look closely. But...

This is one of those unfortunate situations where the "making of" is actually more interesting than the film.

[novakru]

Originally posted by urgeok
I dont think a thought out personal opinion should be a risk to the opinions of others.

be sad if that were true.

i often find a thoughtful coherent critique on a movie helpful .. but it doesnt colour my perception of a film in a negative way.
If anything it's the opposite..

for example ..

The movie : The Core.

I saw it - wrote it off as a dumb actioner .... then i heard a reviewer mention how it was a great throwback to the jules verne style of grand adventure and i suddenly saw the film wit a completely different point of view and I saw that the film actually did work beautifully in that light.

If someone simply says 'i like it' or 'it sucks' my first question is 'why did you think that'

makes the post more worth posting ...

(after all - it is a forum ..thats why - some of us - are here)




And then there's the personal experience factor that plays a huge role in what the individual prefers.
Take your biggest fear or something that makes you projectile vomit and put that in a scary movie-it will probably have a more extreme reaction.

[PR3SSUR3]

I gotta assume that if it's ok for him, it's ok for me...besides..."it was a joke", see? there was a smiley so it's clearly ok.

Since you've been briefly allowed back to this website, I'm not sure if your rather distasteful talk about AIDS, cancer and people's mothers are going down too well at the moment.

[Deposable]

Fpr the people who didn't like the movie or those who said it was "okay". What was wrong about the film ? I don't get it. I thought it was one of the better horror movies made recently.

A lot better than all the god awful remakes.

I thought the plot, direction, scares, were all A+.

Originally posted by Phalanx
Yeah, but THAT'S the way you'd say it if you weren't an arrogant, condescending prick about it...

You are calling me a arrogant, condescending prick...... hahaha. Keep trying ;)

[PR3SSUR3]

I would say what is wrong with Creep is the stark bypass in logic, which dilutes the (otherwise effective) suspense somewhat.

It isn't a bad movie (though Death Line which it owes a lot to is better), just a little underwhelming.

[newb]

hmmmm.....i'm feeling a bit of tension in this thread....perhaps a song to go with the theme.


When you were here before,
Couldn't look you in the eyes
You're just like an angel,
your skin makes me cry

You float like a feather
In a beautiful world
I wish I was special
You're so fuckin' special

But I'm a creep,
I'm a weirdo
What the hell am I doin' here?
I don't belong here

I don't care if it hurts,
I wanna have control
I want a perfect body
I want a perfect soul

I want you to notice
When I'm not around
You're so fuckin' special
I wish I was special

But I'm a creep
I'm a weirdo
What the hell am I doin' here?
I don't belong here, ohhhh, ohhhh

[roshiq]

Creep

A good horror flick. Enjoyed it.

[Phalanx]

I smell history erasure...I suppose someone had a cry...:(

[novakru]

Originally posted by newb
hmmmm.....i'm feeling a bit of tension in this thread....perhaps a song to go with the theme.


When you were here before,
Couldn't look you in the eyes
You're just like an angel,
your skin makes me cry

You float like a feather
In a beautiful world
I wish I was special
You're so fuckin' special

But I'm a creep,
I'm a weirdo
What the hell am I doin' here?
I don't belong here

I don't care if it hurts,
I wanna have control
I want a perfect body
I want a perfect soul

I want you to notice
When I'm not around
You're so fuckin' special
I wish I was special

But I'm a creep
I'm a weirdo
What the hell am I doin' here?
I don't belong here, ohhhh, ohhhh

Even after all these years-that's still a GREAT song!

[persuasian70]

I finally got around to seeing this unknown movie. I thought it was pretty well done. I've been a big fan of Franka Potente since Bourne Identity. I have yet to see Run Lola Run yet, but I'm going to add it to my queue. I thought she was great in this movie. I would expect nothing less from her. I thought the guy who played the creep did a great job too. The set design was amazing and the supporting cast did fine job also. I did enjoy this movie, but it is not a great movie. I don't mind a movie not answering questions, and leaving it to the viewr to figure out, but this movie left too many questions unanswered. SPOILER




How did attain super strength? How did exist so long without being discovered and then all of sudden go on a killing rampage? What was with the rats and his relationship to the rats? What happened to the doctore who operated on him? How did he move the trains without anyone at central control knowing? I can live with these questions being unanswered and using my imagination I guess, but my biggest gripe with this movie would have to be this. I hate it when a person has the killer down and doesn't finish him off. This movie had three instances where this happened. First is when she hits him with the high heel and lets George out. He could have grabbed the pick and finished him off, I know I would to that to the guy who just stabbed me. Second was when George was pounding him in the face with his fist. He just stops because she wants to hit him with the shovel or something. Are you kidding me, I would've kept on punching him until he was out or my arm just could punch no more(I would've moved to my foot then). Third is when she impales him with hook. Instead of finding something to hit him with and finishing him off again, she pulls the chain off the wall and drags him to his creative death. I didn't mind the last one as much as the others but I hate it when they make the people in peril so idiotic. I like it when they are resourceful and smart and ruthless as the killer like the girl from Incident On and Off a Mountain Road. Overall I give this movie a 7.5/10.