
Creepy
dir. Kiyoshi Kurosawa · 2016
The struggle to understand the darkness within ourselves and others is an essential part of being alive.
Plot
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.
Why watch
"Creepy" invites viewers into a world where the mundanity of suburban life collides with the terrifying depths of human psychology. With its slow-burn tension and haunting visuals, Kiyoshi Kurosawa crafts a psychological horror that lingers in the mind, challenging our understanding of morality and the nature of evil.