Creep 2 (2017) User Reviews (161)

Duplass returns as the charming sociopath! [+63%]

[arungeorge13 · 6/10 · 29 October 2017]

'Creep' was one of those movies that reinstated our faith in the found-footage genre, which still had a ton of great stories to be told, in a minimalist setup. The sheep (prey) and wolf (hunter) analogy was explored comprehensively in the 2014 film, substantiated with a number of neat jumpscares and a partially well-executed climax.

Creep 2 arrives to slightly expand the universe of the name-changing serial killer played by Mark Duplass (who has once again, co-written the film with director Patrick Brice). Desiree Akhavan plays Sara, a videographer/YouTuber who specializes in meeting loners through Craigslist ads as part of creating a web-series titled 'Encounters'. Her show has never had many takers, which she attributes to the lack of exciting personas and her own set of unrealistic aspirations. We take a liking to Sara for her honesty - when she exclaims that she's 'incredibly talent-less' in telling a good story and almost weeps on camera, we feel like giving her a comforting pat.

Josef, the serial killer from 'Creep' is now Aaron (the name of the victim from the first film). Sara responds to his advertisement of requiring a videographer (one that doesn't spook easy) for a day. Sara considers this to be her 'big-break' and takes up the task despite getting to know very little about her client. This time around, Aaron (or whatever his real name) is vocal about his serial-killer life and wants to lend a definitive twist to his 40th (and seemingly final) kill. Sara takes to Aaron's case lightly, and thinks that she finally has hit upon a character that's truly worth the exploration. Having watched 'Creep', we know things aren't going to end well for either of them.

The opening scene sets the tone in motion for those who haven't seen the original. After murdering "Dopinder from Deadpool" by slashing his throat and creating a bloody mess, Aaron takes a gulp of beer and asks himself "What's happening to me?". It is quite clear why Jason Blum was interested in producing a sequel - the budget would remain shoestring while the cinematic (and financial) pay-off would be massive.

Duplass is cent percent believable as a serial-killer (this character could well be on its way to becoming a cult-favorite in future) - the smiles, the sudden outbursts of emotion, the deadpan episodes, the honesty - much of it comes across as simple but highly effective. Thanks to his incredible stalking skills, he can see through his victims quite well too: he knows what can cause surprise, scare or intimidate. Sara however, isn't scared by Aaron's eccentric antics. As Aaron puts it across, she's quite the 'tough nut to crack'. In fact, Sara successfully startles Aaron on more than one occasion - leading way for Aaron to come to the conclusion that she could 'really be that one compadre' he had desperately been seeking.

Akahavan, as Sara, lends life to a character who craves professional success while standing up to Aaron with an attitude that even puts the 'creep' to test. As the film draws to its finale, the viewer isn't exactly sure if Sara has willingly succumbed herself to becoming Aaron's accomplice in his 40th murder. It is this interesting dynamic between the duo that keeps the film an engaging 80 minute affair. Guess even serial-killers can feel 'meh' about the kind of 'work' they've been doing.

Brice often teases his viewers - he never tries to settle for a single morbid emotion - he wants the audience to laugh, empathize and feel threatened at the same time - a feat he pulls off with enough elan (half the credit should go to Duplass). This isn't your typical serial killer film - the traditional scares are kept minimal and the atmosphere isn't exactly the spookiest, but what it does have, is a lot of HEART.

Verdict: You'll enjoy it if you appreciated part one!

One word....Nutcase!

[Samthesham67 · 7/10 · 30 April 2020]

Again, one word.....Nutcase!!! Apparently, the review was too short with the one line, so again, I will say , Nutcase!!

Aaron gets a worthy opponent

[Biswas_ · 5/10 · 26 February 2023]

The story of Creep 2 starts off from where it left as it introduces back to us the cold blooded killer Aaron yet again with a murder sequence. Interviewing him this time is a girl named Sara for her show Encounters. While Sara does realise that Aaron is creepy, she never breaks in front of him giving him a tough competition. But how long can she continue to be tough against a tough yet smart Aaron?

This film is yet again all about that. It follows the same route as the first film , like Aaron talking about this and that and often trying to scare Sara with that famous Wolf mask, but this time Aaron gets to share some interesting facts about himself. And the climax too is not what many might predict which came as a surprise for me.

However, the film doesn't end well. I really didn't like the ending. Felt a better ending could have made matters more interesting despite the fact the end scene leaves audience with a lot to ponder about.

Anyways, i found it a pretty okayish watch. Creep franchise itself is not something that everyone's gonna like especially ones that prefer moving story films . Here it's the anticipation of what's coming that increases the tension but the story is stuck in that one house.

I just love the guy who plays Aaron. He always feels like that guy who you feel you can easily outsmart but he's always one step ahead of you. Very good performance.

Overall, i would have loved this film to be based on a new creep rather than the one we have already witnessed before but it's ok . The film on a whole was average because I didn't feel it to be anything different from the first one.

Different than expected

[Red_Identity · 29 October 2017]

The original Creep was one of the biggest, most pleasant surprises of 2015. It managed to feel minimal in its storytelling while being completely terrifying and intriguing. This sequel works as a film. It's definitely less terrifying, but it seems like the writers/director knew that and decided to take a different approach. This feels more of a character study of our main antagonist. Because we know much more about him now, the dread and atmosphere of the first is no longer there and instead we drive further into his psyche. It works in different ways, even if the film isn't as consistent as the first.

Inventive take on the serial killer trope

[wyrzykowskikajetan · 6/10 · 23 May 2020]

In Creep 2 (2017) Patrick Brice and Mark Duplass return with a sequel to their tiny-budget thriller. It's more bizarre than its predecessor, and much more fun too.

I could bet that when Patrick Brice and Mark Duplass started writing their thriller about Joseph the psycho killer, they didn't suspect it would grow into more than just one movie. However, the success of Creep (2014) planted the seed in their minds - what if we could continue the legacy of Joseph?

In Creep 2 (2017), Joseph calls himself Aaron, which is a rather sinister wink to Patrick Brice's character in the first movie. Aaron, now bearded, pops into his friend's apartment (a tiny part played by Karan Soni), only to commit just another violent murder in front of a hidden camera. This time, he seems widely distraught, and displeased by the act.

That's the change of the narrative in comparison with Creep (2014). Joseph-turned-Aaron finds another potential victim online, but upon her arrival - he's straightforward about his intentions. The deal is simple - I will not kill you the next 24 hours, but you keep on filming. The new protagonist is Sara (Desiree Akhavan), and apparently, she has a rock-solid reason to fall for Aaron's madness.

Within the Creep-verse, there weren't many turns to take - seemingly. The trick was how minimum resources were needed to conjure up the frights and an inventive, riveting thriller. Brice also kept the viewers guessing whether Mark Duplass' character was, indeed, a murderer.

Creep 2 (2017) brings in a YouTuber to get caught in the web of Aaron. That's close to home when compared to Creep (2014), however Sara has her own stakes in the game. While Patrick Brice's character struck as a wrong guy in a wrong place, Sara wants to meet such people. And that creates a whole different dynamic for the audience.

Since Sara's not an easy target, the methods of Aaron change accordingly. As a result, the goofy, squeamish character, that's been introduced in Creep (2014), is no more. Joseph grew, and became more deranged. There are new layers to what Duplass brings, such as doubt, and confusion. At the same time, the actor doubles down on his manipulative tone, facial expressions and those drilling, frightening eyes. Whenever Aaron would stare into the camera, to tell one of his blood-chilling stories, I had goosebumps. The beating heart of Creep (2014) is alive and well.

Paradoxically, I also liked how the audio-visual indie quality didn't get a makeover. Creep-verse feels very consistent in that way. Aaron have traded a secluded cabin for... a secluded chalet, and he still enjoys hikes in the woods. The hand-held cinematography solidifies an all-authentic approach too. And by confining this tiny universe to several locations only, Brice and Duplass tighten the noose, leaving no escape route for whoever finds Aaron's ad online.

The logic of making a sequel is fairly simple - what worked once, could potentially work twice. However, most sequels don't do the trick. But against all the odds, Creep 2 (2017) does. Patrick Brice and Mark Duplass implemented a bunch of clever twists, while also putting their main asset to work. It's crazier, it's more odd and more entertaining too.

Normally I would tremble - and probably criticize - an idea of dragging a tiny thriller into sequels, but I gotta say - Creep 3 is gonna be just as sharp as Aaron's knife. I'm sure of it.

Great Sequel

[kylekinghorn-72570 · 7/10 · 13 February 2022]

Creep 2 is a worthy sequel to the 2014 Creep. It feels like watching a man have a midlife crisis on camera, except this man is a serial killer. We once again see Josef, although this time he isn't trying to kill anyone, rather make a documentary so he doesn't die an unknown serial killer. Sara is a struggling videographer that needs exciting footage to give her career a boost. Both actors play off each other very well in this and keep you watching and always curious about what will happen next. Only thing I was left wondering is when Creep 3 is coming out!

Flawed but engaging effort

[kannibalcorpsegrinder · 7/10 · 10 December 2017]

Trying to keep her show going, the host of a web-show sees a shot at redemption by following a strange man looking for a video companion who turns out to be a psychotic serial killer wanting to videotape his legacy with her which slowly forces her to realize the severity of the situation.

This was an enjoyable-enough effort. One of the finest aspects of this one is that there's quite an engaging storyline at the heart of this one which is rather nicely accomplished here. The interesting idea featured here of the two going through the early stages of their relationship, from the awkward initial meeting and their first day of filming that gets interrupted by the forces of nature that eventually halts their shoot to the revelations in the hot-tub afterward give them an intriguing dynamic that makes these scenes go by nicely with the lack of action. It makes what happens at the end all the more chilling with his suicide attempts at the cabin or the later moments at the end which manage to take on an extra air of creepiness due to their relationship. The ending here is where this one really becomes far more horror-based with the chilling encounter in the woods which is exceptionally chilling and generates some solid action as they chase each other through the woods and features some incredibly dark moments that arise as a result of their actions together. While these manage to hold this one up, it does have few big flaws present. Since the majority of the film is based on the two of them going through their relationship together, that also ends up highlighting a rather obvious flaw here in that nothing really happens. Hardly any of these scenes have any real tension or scares at all, making these scenes just feel all the more bland and lifeless due to this lack of any real engaging activity throughout here. It's really only at the ending that this one has any horrific moments involved, so it tends to plod along with their relationship to the point of barely even feeling like a horror film so it really becomes all the blander as a result of this lack of action. The other big issue here is the rather obvious low-budget at the heart of this one as the action being confined solely to the mountain cabin and the barely-there violence make it quite apparent that nothing is really going on in here which is somewhat detrimental to this one overall. Otherwise, there's not much else to this one.

Rated R: Graphic Language, Full Male and Female Nudity and Violence.

Not as good as the first, but a solid follow up, nonetheless

[manuelasaez · 6/10 · 28 October 2017]

The first Creep took me by surprised at how much it bothered me. When the movie was over, I could not stop thinking about the wolf mask, and how it looked as the lead character was walking around the house with it on. It was creepy, it was scary, and it just worked. The sequel, however, was not as scary, but it did enough right to make it an enjoyable experience.

First, the new character (the female) was not that likable, and her acting could use a bit of work. Some of her lines (especially while she was behind the camera) came off without any emotion, and were often flat and lifeless. It was a stark contrast to Duplas' great movement and energy. She was just so "Blah", it really made it hard to connect with her, or care about her circumstances. The film is definitely funnier than the first, and I found myself laughing more than being scared,and while I usually dislike horror/comedies, I do appreciate a scary movie that tries to inject some humor without being obnoxious or catering to the lowest hanging fruit.

Really, the only scares offered by this movie are jump scares, and while some of the movie is definitely unsettling, I really wouldn't classify it as a proper "horror movie". The one saving grace about the film is the ending. I mean, I certainly didn't see that coming, but it did make me smile and give me that sense of unease that I was looking for.

Overall, a good film, but nowhere near the brilliance of the first. While the first movie leaped fearfully into uncharted cinematic territory, this sequel seemed to veer back on the trail, not really blazing its own path. Watch it if you liked the first movie, skip it if you didn't.

Deeper if not Creepier

[scythertitus · 9/10 · 26 October 2017]

This sequel was always going to struggle after the first film came out of nowhere and blew people away with how unique it felt. Most of the original Creep generated its atmosphere from the audience's lack of knowledge about the main character and what his actual motivations were. This time we are aware of who he is and what he is about, so while eager to see what happens this time it would be hard to pull off the same magic with a completely similar plot. Luckily the creators knew this and made enough changes to the dynamic, while still basically keeping it in line with the expectations set by the first, to give a fresh feel to the set up. While they kept in most of the unease that made the first Creep great, they also actually delved more into the main character and his backstory, if he is ever to be believed. This possibly more intimate view of the main takes away a small amount of the tension since he has to become more vulnerable and likable, but it is done in such a way where it is still enjoyable and gripping, and events unfold without too much of an obvious conclusion. Overall it is a worthy sequel, if in my opinion not as good as the original, and is well worth a watch.

Actually Horrifying

[matthewssilverhammer · 7/10 · 20 March 2018]

The thin line between humor and terror in these deeply uncomfortable horror films is fascinating and compelling. It's all about Duplass here; his choices on how to portray such a skin-crawling serial killer are so bold and specific, if you don't buy in the movie will tank. I, for one, dig what he's doing. Maybe this one isn't quite as shocking as the first, but it's still an insanity riddled good time.

Not as good as the first CREEP

[sophie_b81 · 4/10 · 16 August 2018]

The actors of CREEP 2 play their characters convincingly, and they are what made the movie watchable. However, this sequel relied way too heavily on weird psychological tension between the two main characters rather than true horror. The pacing of the film had next to none of the suspense of the first movie. I never felt hooked by the plot, despite the good acting. Even if you liked the first CREEP, this one really isn't worth the watch.

Perfect follow up

[ItsNewman · 9/10 · 29 October 2017]

I can't praise this film enough. Being a huge fan of the first film, I never imagined a sequel being an option. The original seemed to close the arc well enough for me to be satisfied.

Despite the fact that a sequel was perhaps not warranted or even necessary, this was an absolute joy to watch. Mark Duplass is in top form as he revisits his "Aaron" character, and with more depth and absurdity than his previous outing. I found this film to be just as strong as the first because we now know some of the intricacies of Aaron, and these are further fleshed out here.

Sure, the intensity may be slightly weakened due to our expectations, and yes, there is much more humor this time than last, but the unsettled atmosphere works just as well here, if not better since the viewer is ever more watchful knowing what we know.

Further, we now have another character that we are instantly pulling for. Desiree is infinitely watchable and truly convincing as Sara, and as the plot unfolds, we can't help but grow attached. I will not spoil any part of this film, since it truly needs to be experienced. I will, however, guarantee that this one will leave you wanting more, which also speaks highly of this film.

I spent most of my viewing time with a smile on my face as these characters interacted with each other. When the suspense and tension hit, it was quick and effective. The tonal shifts work so well that they nearly blindside the viewer within moments. Do yourself a favor and watch this one. If you even remotely appreciated the first film, you will find much to enjoy here.

A Noticeable Step Up From The Solid First Film

[david-meldrum · 7/10 · 18 January 2022]

Both more unsettling and funnier than the first film, this is a noticeable step up. I especially liked the way the subtly shifting balance of power between Sara and Aaron was handled by director and actors, and the opening scene established a clear sense of tension lacking in the predecessor. It only loses its way in the last 10 minutes, which seem a little convoluted and Sara's actions in particular just don't ring true. Otherwise an enjoyable improvement on the solid first film.

Not as good as the original but still creepy and engaging

[aprilsfriendorin · 4/10 · 16 October 2018]

Personally I don't think the sequel is as good as the original, but if you've seen the first Creep movie and liked it then you'll probably like this one too. It has a lot of the same creepy elements and the same main antagonist. I think it's a bit more shallow than the first film and doesn't explore the creepy themes to the same extent, but it definitely has its moments that will keep you on the edge of your seat.

Better than the first

[smoke0 · 30 October 2017]

Even though I enjoyed this more than the first film, both have to be seen in order to fully appreciate the dark humour and sheer lunacy of this series. I have no idea where the final film in the trilogy is going to go, which is the entire reason for wanting to see more, as even if you guess what is coming next, you are still surprised at the outcome. Events move along very quickly, with some laugh out loud moments and some moments of terror, and it all works so well, but nearly everything Duplass does works well. If you enjoy horror but are not really into the typical crazy-stalker-slasher junk, this series is well worth watching.

Sequel to this seems like an awful idea yet somehow they made the character more terrifying and mysterious then ever

[CallumChandler27 · 6/10 · 17 April 2020]

After the ending of the first film, we practically know everything the character was hiding which was the core of what made the character scary, somehow despite this they've managed to make a character who is scarier and more mysterious then ever with a much more vast and interesting story with more of a likable protagonist then the cliche character we had in the last film. I'm interested to see what they have in store for us in the next movie and cannot wait.

Fine sequel these are still fun to watch.

[b_kite · 6/10 · 4 August 2022]

Equally as good sequel. Tries to take things into some new interesting directions by taking us deeper into the psych of our main dude. The ending is rather unnerving, but not sure if it completely lands it.

Here comes the creep again.

[deloudelouvain · 6/10 · 27 August 2023]

I watched Creep and Creep 2 back to back and although the second one got a slightly better rating on here I preferred the first one. Probably because of its originality, the suspense of the unknown. You just don't know what was going to happen or what was going on whilst with the second one you already have a pretty good idea of what's about to happen. Mark Duplass is perfect to play the creep. His facial expressions and his behaviour were perfect to give you the creeps. Good performance from Désiree Akhavan as well. I've never been a big fan of that kind of film shooting, the handycam shots, but I guess considering the story it worked quite well this time. It's all low budget but certainly worth a watch.

Unable to use the same method of suspense as the first, Creep 2 can't compete

[jackgdemoss · 7/10 · 12 March 2021]

Creep 2 alone is a solid film. For a sequel to a film that certainly should not have had one, it is a very-solid film. A sequel was going to be difficult with the story set up by the original, and I am glad that they didn't just copy the same formula because that would have certainly flopped.

This movie shouldn't exist, but it does and it is not too bad.

Good sequel

[hoodiemafia · 8/10 · 6 March 2020]

Solid sequel, still good at being unpredictable, but I feel as though the ending was really just leaving a window for a third movie opportunity, which in this case felt cheap, but great film

Alas, Reviews don't match the film

[becci_loves_theoc · 6/10 · 10 July 2023]

After watching Creep last week and being pleasantly surprised (minus the ending) I thought I would give the sequel a go. Understandably, after having a glance at the reviews I could see that it was more on the psychological side rather than being scary like the first one. However Sara's acting was too wooden and it was just not believable. It had the potential to be great and it's a cool concept but unfortunately didn't live up to the expectation I had for it. It would have been a 5 but I added 1 point for the ending. On a positive note though the actor that plays Joseph is great and I would love to see him in other films!

Not believable

[lorih3288 · 2/10 · 3 November 2017]

***Spoiler Alert*** Who, in their right mind, would stay in the house of someone who shows them a video of the last person he murdered and informs them he is a serial killer??? The red flags are freaking all over the place, yet this idiot continues to stay with this guy and then follows him deep into the woods in the middle of the night where he intends to give her a big surprise. So unbelievable. And actually, really boring. Not recommended. To add insult to injury, it wasn't on Netflix, and they expected us to pay for this. Ugh.

Less scary, more psychological

[playboy-655-842419 · 8/10 · 1 December 2017]

Before I start, keep in mind that 'Found Footage' is NOT for everyone. I love FF movies because I immerse much more into the characters when well executed.

This sequel was as good as the first one but on a different tone. We explore a bit more the weird/mythomaniac world of Josef/Aaron played by Duplass who is by the way a surprisingly good actor. In fact, both actors did an excellent/convincing job.

Less scary, more psychological was the tone so don't expect much scare jumps.

Ending needs explaining

[goerge_wilson5 · 7/10 · 8 February 2018]

I enjoyed this movie and can actually say the actors had a good chemistry. And how the movie managed to get the story line with out having any major flaws in stupidness is also a plus. But a spoiler alert moment I wanted to discuss the ending. It seemed to me throughout the film there are slight hints given to how he's going to kill his victim from item used or simple hints in the adds he posted in the past. The ending seemed to me to bring up the story of his child hood that if u seen the movie you will know what I mean.I felt as she wouldn't kill him voluntary maybe he would put her into a state of fear of being killed so she would for fill he's disre to die by her hands and in his mind passing on abit of him self into her to continue the killing cycle. But as we know he is seen recording her again at the end suggesting he survived and maybe she didn't report anything to police. So does this mean a number 3 with a duo act and if so I hope they destroy this decent lil movie like a saw franchise .

A Continued Waste Of Time

[DukeOfMarshall · 1/10 · 21 June 2022]

So the first movie was pretty much the equivalent of soggy toast. Now they've continued along that line. If you thought the blair witch project had bad camera work, you haven't seen bad till you've seen these movies. On top of that add a "story line" with absolutely no point. If it wasn't for a "handheld home video camera" style to the movie, there would be some serious question as to the acting ability of the "actors". If you've never seen these movies your life is better off. They are definitely for a niche movie watcher. The kind of niche where you enjoy poorly made no budget movies.