The Creep Tapes

The Creep Tapes are out 7 years after the release of the 2nd film. It is a weekly show with the first 2 episodes out now on Shudder. Mark Duplass is back as the charming and disturbing serial killer "Peachfuzz" and he doesn't disappoint. Patrick Brice is also back to direct, which I am happy about. Patrick and Mark seem to make a great duo for this franchise. Personally, I am not typically a fan of found footage movies and shows. I'm not crazy about "Paranormal Activity" or "The Blair Witch Project", but with the CREEP franchise it just drew me in. Throughout the movies and the show, one thing it does so well is making the viewer feel uncomfortable and that is due to the superb acting by Mark. I hope we get to see him in more horror movies, he is meant for them. Each episode is a new victim, so it is fast paced. If you liked both of the movies you will more than likely enjoy this series.

If you are a fan of the franchise(I believe we can already call it a franchise), than I suggest you'll check out the "Creep Tapes", chilling atmosphere and unexpected climax is guaranteed just like the previous movies, truly a delight to any horror fan.

As of me writing this review only the first two episodes are available, but still this has been a ride worth waiting for, they are absolutely incredible, Mark Duplass steals the show with his natural charisma and convincing acting ability, to the point you truly can't tell the difference between what's fake and what's not, it truly feels like watching a serial killer's murder tapes.

Mark Duplass delivers a chilling masterpiece in this series, capturing the essence of his iconic serial killer persona with the same eerie charisma and unsettling authenticity that made the Creep films so unforgettable. Every episode feels like a dark, twisted homage to the original Creep series, yet it stands on its own as a fresh and innovative psychological thriller.

The storytelling is razor-sharp, keeping viewers on edge with a perfect balance of suspense, dark humor, and unnerving character development. Duplass's portrayal is magnetic-his ability to switch from charm to menace in an instant is a testament to his talent and an absolute thrill to watch. Each episode peels back another layer of his complex character, leaving you guessing what he'll do next and how far he'll go.

For fans of Creep, this series is an absolute must-watch. It's clear Duplass hasn't lost his magic-if anything, he's taken it to new heights. But we need more! Mark, please give us a Season 2! There's so much potential to explore, and we're all dying (figuratively) to see what comes next.

....this series is not, it is just rehashing the basic premise of the films and nothing new is happening here,

I have seen three episodes so far, with no real suspense or creepy dread as in the films, and I was getting bored by the end of the third. They are not funny either, which was part of the absurd charm of the two movies.

I wish Duplass had gone ahead with a third film instead of this series; it is hit or miss like Room 104 was, but that series was brilliant overall; it had different stories each time that were original and complete, while this series is just the same thing over and over again and just not as engaging.

I found out about this through dead meat and wow.. as a fan of the league I've not seen Mark Duplass in much but this is definitely a great starter. I had no idea of how good of an actor he is as well as how quickly he can shift from one emotion to another in a snap. This character is very very interesting especially after the final two episodes, it helps flesh it out more than just a creep who kills. The friend I was watching it with said that the last two episodes ruined it for him because he didn't 'understand it' but I don't think that matters. The first film was filmed as a character study and that's what this feels like. A character study of a weird creepy guy showing how he gets his social interaction. The only main gripe I have with this show is the duration of the episodes, some of them are great at 20-25 mins such as the first episode, however I hope if we get a season two some of the episodes can be extended to around 40 minutes. I feel this would really help build more suspense and give a greater pay off because some episodes felt a little rushed due to the shorter runtimes.