CREEP

D. Christopher Smith :: UK/Germany 2005 :: 85min :: 35mm :: Lions Gate Films :: Featuring Franka Potente (Run Lola Run)

A frightening descent into the shadowy subterranean world of London, CREEP is a modern tale of nightmare terror exposing the extremes of raw survival. German star Franka Potente (RUN LOLA RUN) leads an exciting cast, including Sean Harris, Jeremy Sheffield, Vas Blackwood and Ken Campbell on a shocking journey through the unknown horrors lurking in the rat-infested depths of the bustling capital city's underground train network.

"Disarmingly entertaining, in an extremely grisly sort of way"
-- Rich Cline, SHADOWS ON THE WALL

“A terrifying thriller”
-- ESQUIRE

“Already a success in Europe, CREEP is the feature writing-directing debut of Christopher Smith, a filmmaker who clearly appreciates horror films of the past. Spanning a single night and roughly one location (a subway station), CREEP demands that Franka Potente sustain the panic and desperation of RUN LOLA RUN for another 90 minutes. With a breakneck pace and virtually no lulls, this is the kind of action-oriented horror that is all too rare these days.

Dark, dirty and claustrophobic, the film has a bleak view of humanity that only serves to magnify the threat of its demented villain. The beast in question is unusually disgusting and vaguely resembles SIN CITY’s sadistic man-monster, Marv. He tears bodies apart and conducts himself with a minimum of moral rectitude, even by homicidal monster standards. While this diabolical fright fest won't wow you with its subtlety, if you’re looking for good old-fashioned thrills and chills, CREEP will definitely creep you out.”
—Jonathan Doyle, FANTASIA FEST 2005