Creep 2

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

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.

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.

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!

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.