Fans of Mark Duplass’s eerie yet captivating performances have reason to celebrate once more. Nearly seven years after the release of Creep 2, he returns with an intriguing expansion to the franchise—The Creep Tapes. This highly anticipated TV series delves deeper into the unsettling world of Duplass’s nameless killer.
Mark Duplass and Patrick Brice team up again
The series, aptly titled The Creep Tapes, introduces horror enthusiasts to a new array of victims culled from the nefarious exploits of Duplass’s character. Co-created by Duplass and Creep director Patrick Brice, who directed every episode, this series promises fresh terror with each installment.
A legacy rooted in found footage horror
The journey began with the release of Creep in 2014 at the tail end of the found footage horror resurgence, a trend heavily influenced by Paranormal Activity in 2007. The film featured Duplass as a killer who lures a filmmaker under false pretenses, only to ensnare him in a deadly trap. Similarly, Creep 2, released in 2017, followed this motif but with a new victim and darkly comedic undertones.
Darker revelations await
Viewers can expect The Creep Tapes to further explore the killer’s gruesome archive, revealing more about his modus operandi through each chilling episode. As Duplass explained, The series is based on a collection of video tapes in the secret vault of the world’s deadliest and most socially uncomfortable serial killer, who hires his victims to film him for the day under false pretenses… Each episode exposes a new victim from one of the fabled ‘Creep Tapes.’
Troubling reflections and renewed ambition
Despite the success of Creep 2, Duplass revealed that he was initially hesitant about continuing the franchise due to his artistic concerns. He candidly stated, We decided to make Creep 2. We had to almost kill ourselves to make that movie as good as it was. I appreciate how many people liked it but I do feel like it wasn’t as good as it could have been, if I’m being perfectly honest… If we’re going to make a third one, it’d better be super inspired.
An intimate look at terror through documentary style
Both original films were lauded for their unsettling intimacy brought about by their found footage format. With technology advancements like live streams and Zoom calls adding layers to our obsession with documenting life, these films became even more impactful.
Building on legacy with contemporary relevance
The Creep Tapes promises to urther redefine how found footage horror can evolve with time. The dynamic co-written works of Mark Duplass and Patrick Brice offer unique insights into human psychology while delivering chilling entertainment.
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