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Creepy

2016·Movie
2h 10min
73
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High energy, strong craft, emotionally cool.

Energy

Nerve-racking and scary

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension9
  • Scare7
  • Violence7

Heart

Emotionally reserved

Much of it is about family.

  • Family Dynamics7
  • Melancholy6
  • Pathos4

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Cringe Humor4
  • Dark Humor3
  • Wit & Wordplay2

World

The mind, crime, and mystery

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Novelty7

Craft

Standout direction, performances, and storytelling

  • Direction9
  • Acting9
  • Intrigue9

Style

Standout cinematography, editing, and sound design

  • Cinematography8
  • Editing8
  • Sound Centrality8

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About

That man isn't my father… he's a total stranger.

After having narrowly escaped an attempt on his life at the hands of a psychopath, detective inspector Takakura quits active service in the police force and takes up a position as a university lecturer in criminal psychology. But his desire to get to the bottom of criminals’ motives remains, and he does not hesitate long when former colleague Nogami asks him to reopen an old case.
Psychological ThrillerSlow Burn SuspenseUnsettling & BleakNeighborly DeceptionDark Human NatureAtmospheric HorrorMasterful DirectionIntense IntrigueExistential Dread

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream Creepy legally?

Creepy is included with a subscription to Philo, OVID, AsianCrush, and Metrograph in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy, Hoopla, and Pluto TV. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, and Apple TV Store. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Creepy worth watching?

73
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 74/100 (IMDb 6.4, Rotten Tomatoes 91%, and Metacritic 76). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Creepy rated?

ViolenceDisturbing imagery

Content advisories: violence and disturbing imagery.

How long is Creepy?

2 h 10 min

Creepy runs 2 h 10 min.

Is Creepy based on a true story?

No. It's adapted from a novel.

Do critics and audiences agree on Creepy?

Critics84
Audiences63

Not quite. Critics rate Creepy higher (84) than audiences (63). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is Creepy in?

Japanese

It was made in Japanese. Produced in Japan.

In how many countries can I watch Creepy?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Creepy in 7 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.