Overall rating: 4.7479672 / 5 from 123 reviews.
Creepy, directed by Kiyoshi Kurosawa, is a highly-rated film praised for its intricate plot and shocking twists. The limited edition spot gloss slipcover, exclusive to select retailers, adds to its appeal for horror enthusiasts.
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"While nowhere near as brilliant as Cure, Kiyoshi Kurosawa's Creepy is still an unnerving thriller that proves why he is still one of Japan's most compelling contemporary filmmakers. The special feature list isn't exactly long, but there is no filler on this disc. There is a commentary and a featurette made for MUBI notebook as well as a booklet."
"Kiyoshi Kurosawa is a fine director, and while I've enjoyed everything I've seen of his so far, I found this flick a little less entertaining. This release looks and sounds excellent, the cinematography really captures the overall vibe. I wish there were more special features, but am stoked that I got to pick up one of the sweet slipcovers."
"Finally grabbed a copy as I couldn't pass this up when it was offered as part of July's Subscriber Week sale. It's likely that Creepy, won't be remembered as a modern classic, when compared to Cure, but any Kurosawa is still worth the watch."
"A tense, deeply unsettling horror film that builds dread through its disturbing characters and oppressive atmosphere. The slipcover artwork is excellent, and the overall design perfectly matches the film’s dark tone. A great release for fans of psychological horror."
"Kurosawa with another unnerving thriller, what’s not to like? Sure it’s not on the level of Cure or Pulse, but it’s great nonetheless. The transfer is perfect, artwork and booklet are great, and the extras informative. Highly recommended!"
"For my full detailed review of Creepy, see my entry on Letterboxd: @M4N14K An example of how you can’t sleep on the partner label section of VinSyn otherwise you miss out on tremendous titles like this one! I viewed this film on the Creepy Vinegar Syndrome Blu-ray Limited Edition physical media release and it is the same great premium level of packaging and presentation that you’ve come to expect from the generic releases of this boutique label. No other brand beats Vinegar Syndrome at the cardboard game and this great slipcover is no exception to the consistently fantastic artwork and component quality this company produces."
"Really unsettling Japanese thriller that gets under your skin without relying on cheap scares. The neighbour is absolutely fucking terrifying in that quiet, “something is very wrong here” way."
"The tension builds really nicely without relying on endless cheap jump scares. The quiet, uncomfortable vibe throughout is what makes it stick with you after the credits roll."
"A phenomenal return to horror for Kiyoshi Kurosawa. It feels right in place with his late 90's/early 2000's work and builds dread much in the same way. The ending feels abrupt but also satisfying, not quite the same as the endings of his prime works (which usually had that John Carpenter-esque open-ended feel). The booklet is nice, the encoding is excellent (and similar to the Masters of Cinema release)."
"Kiyoshi Kurosawa’s lesser talked about masterpiece. With Pulse and Cure being his masterpieces this is also on that level but never talked about as much!! A masterful psychological thriller but with themes of horror. This is a great film that everyone should see!! We already owned the UK Masters of Cinema Blu-ray but didn’t think twice about grabbing this!! Release is stunning with Brutal Posters (Chris Barnes) artwork on the gorgeous slip! Highly recommended!!"
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