Creepy (2016): cast, story & where to watch
2016 · Film · ★ 6.6
Released in 2016, Creepy is a thriller, drama, crime and horror film directed by Kiyoshi Kurosawa, running about 130 minutes. “That man isn't my father, he is total stranger.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. After having narrowly escaped an attempt on his life at the hands of a psychopath, detective inspector Takakura quits active service in the police force and takes up a position as a university lecturer in criminal psychology. But his desire to get to the bottom of criminals’ motives remains, and he does not hesitate long when former colleague Nogami asks him to reopen an old case.
Who’s in it. Creepy stars Hidetoshi Nishijima as Takakura Koichi, Yûko Takeuchi as Takakura Yasuko, Teruyuki Kagawa as Masayuki and Haruna Kawaguchi as Honda Saki, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, Creepy has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Philo, OVID, Fandor Amazon Channel and Screambox Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Creepy page.
If you liked it. Fans of Creepy tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Creepy (2016)?
- In US, Creepy is available to stream on Philo, OVID and Fandor Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Creepy worth watching?
- Creepy holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama, crime and horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Creepy?
- Creepy stars Hidetoshi Nishijima, Yûko Takeuchi, Teruyuki Kagawa, Haruna Kawaguchi and Masahiro Higashide.
- When was Creepy released?
- Creepy was released in 2016, with a runtime of about 130 minutes.