Looking for camerawork, or more importantly a source of income, Aaron comes across an online ad offering a thousand dollars for a day of filming service. Somewhat desperate for cash, Aaron responds to the ad, which finds him driving to a cabin in the mountains. On arrival he meets Joseph, the man responsible for the ad, who explains to Aaron that he simply wants help in creating a video diary for his son. With a seemingly Heartfelt and sincere reasoning behind the filming, Aaron begins to film, but as the day progresses it becomes clear that there is something a little off about Joseph and also something a little dangerous. Patrick Brice's Creep is a very simple yet effective horror film that doesn't rely on its found-footage style online to create tension. A film that takes its time, Creep slowly amps up the tension and danger in its story, slowly revealing that Joseph is a man that may be very, very dangerous. While the found footage aspect is a bit gimmicky, the film doesn't rely on it for its tension, helped out greatly by Mark Duplass' performance as Joseph, the creep. Effective in its horror elements, the film even surprises in its conclusion by creating a film with a rather powerful message about good and evil. Through Aaron's naivety and positive demeanor, Creep is a film that truly believes that there is sometimes true evil in this world, as in a twist cruel of fate, Aaron's eventual demise is completely linked to his inability to 100% accept that some people are past the point of no return when it comes to violence and death. Patrick Brice's Creep is far from a profound film, but it's an effective one, being a fun and creepy little horror thriller that carries an interesting message.
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