Creep 2 is a 2017 American found footagepsychological horror film directed by Patrick Brice and written by Brice and Mark Duplass. It is a sequel to Brice's 2014 filmCreep, which was also written by Duplass and Brice. Duplass reprises his role from the first film as a serial killer who lures unsuspecting videographers to their deaths, with Desiree Akhavan portraying his latest target. The film had its world premiere at the Sitges Film Festival on October 6, 2017, and was released on October 24, 2017, by The Orchard. Like its predecessor, Creep 2 was also critically acclaimed, with much praise focused on the film's writing, atmosphere, dark humor and the performances among the leads. Brice confirmed that there will be a sequel, currently known as Creep 3.
Plot
A prolific serial killer, identifying as Aaron after a previous victim, finds himself dissatisfied with his killings and undergoing a midlife crisis. When his latest ad to be documented lures videographer Sara to his home, Aaron changes his approach by admitting he is a serial killer and will let her live for the next 24 hours if she records a documentary on his life. Sara, who produces an unsuccessful web series about eccentric individuals she meets through Craigslist, accepts Aaron's request, doubting his revelation and seeing the documentary as an opportunity for her series to gain attention. Over the course of the day, Aaron struggles to intimidate Sara, who plays along with his various eccentricities. While Sara continues to doubt that Aaron is a serial killer, Aaron informs her that he intends to conclude the documentary by having her kill him. He eventually manages to horrify Sara by staging a suicide attempt, which almost causes her to leave. However, after Aaron reveals that his life was not in danger, she remains and Aaron shares intimate details about himself, culminating in the two sharing a kiss. Aaron brings Sara outside for his intended finale to the documentary, where he shows her an open grave he dug earlier. Using a knife that he stole from Sara, Aaron stabs himself in the stomach and tells Sara that they will die together. Sara attempts to escape, but Aaron stabs her and drags her into the grave. As Aaron gives a closing monologue, he fails to notice a still-alive Sara emerging from the grave, who strikes Aaron on the back of the head with a shovel before fleeing. Some time later, Sara is recorded by an unidentified individual whistling a tune heard in Aaron's videos. The individual whistles to get Sara's attention and Sara looks directly at the camera before it abruptly cuts away.
Additionally, Kyle Field, Caveh Zahedi, and Jeff Man portray Wade, Randy, and Alex, subjects featured in Sara's web series. Director Patrick Brice reappears in his role as Aaron through archive footage from the first film.
Production
In March 2014, it was announced Duplass had plans on making the film into a trilogy, with RADiUS-TWC producing and distributing the films and production taking place later in the year. In February 2015, Duplass stated production hadn't begun due to scheduling issues. In August 2016, Duplass began trying on costumes for the film. That same month, Brice confirmed the sequel was moving forward.
It had its world premiere at the Sitges Film Festival on October 6, 2017. The film was released through video on demand on October 24, 2017. It was released through Netflix on December 23, 2017.
Critical reception
On review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, the film has an approval rating of 100% based on 23 reviews, with an average rating of 7.55/10. On Metacritic, the film has a score of 75 out of 100, based on 5 critics, indicating "generally favorable reviews". Kimberley Elizabeth of Nightmare on Film Street called the film "hypnotically unsettling", giving the film a 4/4 rating. Mike Sprague of JoBlo.com said the film was "just as unsettling and entertaining as the original" awarding it an 8/10 rating.
Sequel
A third film, currently titled Creep 3, is being made, with Brice and Duplass returning as director and star respectively.
