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Ten years after the release of the hit horror movie Creep, the franchise will be making the transition to the small screen with a TV series spinoff. A first trailer has also been released for the new series ahead of its debut in November.

After the release of Creep in 2014 and Creep 2 in 2017, the horror franchise is returnning with the new TV series The Creep Tapes. The small-screen spinoff is set for a release on Nov. 15 on Shudder and AMC+, but the trailer provides an early sneak peek at the return of Mark Duplass as the creepy serial killer. Horror fans can check out the trailer below.

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The Creep films have both been very highly praised. Directed by Patrick Brice, who also co-starred with Duplass in the film, Creep is a found footage horror movie that’s been regarded by many fans as among the best of its type. It features Brice playing a videographer who’s recording the antics of a bizarre client (Duplass) when things take a dark turn. The film has a strong 91 percent score on Rotten Tomatoes due to its critical acclaim.

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Critics were even happier with the sequel, Creep 2. In the sequel, Duplass returns to reprise his role as a videographer-hunting serial killer while Brice was also back in the director’s chair. The movie holds a perfect score of 100 percent on Rotten Tomatoes, a true rarity for a horror sequel. Given the continued acclaim, it was expected that there may be additional installments of the franchise to follow.

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The Creep Tapes was officially announced earlier this year, and filming was wrapped in June. Brice once again returned to direct while Duplass reprises his role as the mysterious killer featured in both Creep movies. The anthology series consists of six episodes, each one showcasing a different person who has fallen victim to Duplass’ character.

“A little over 10 years ago, Patrick Brice and I spent a week together in my cabin with a small digital camera,” Duplass said in a statement about the series. “We emerged with a found footage horror film that was so wildly strange and uncomfortable we assumed no one would see it. To be continuing this unholy legacy in the series format is a true nightmare come true.”

We emerged with a found footage horror film that was so wildly strange and uncomfortable we assumed no one would see it.

“Patrick and Mark have given us two of the most unique and exciting takes on psychological horror with Creep and Creep 2, both of which amassed a huge fan following and camp audience,” AMC Networks’ EVP of streaming, Courtney Thomasma, also said. “We’re thrilled to be working alongside them in expanding this popular franchise with six thrilling episodes that will unfold more of this twisted story and Peachfuzz antics.”

The Creep Tapes will premiere on Shudder and AMC+ on Nov. 15, 2024. Meanwhile, the original Creep film and its sequel, Creep 2, are both currently streaming on Netflix,

Source: Shudder