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Creepy

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This special limited edition spot gloss slipcover (designed by Chris Barnes) is limited to 2,000 units and is only available on our website and at select indie retailers. Absolutely no major retailers will be stocking them.

KimStim is a Brooklyn based, full-service distribution company dedicated to the release of exceptional independent, foreign, and documentary film. Founded in 2000 by Mika Kimoto and Ian Stimler, KimStim brings to US and North American audiences selected films from around the world gleaned from the most prestigious film festivals and include top prize winners from Sundance, Cannes, Venice, Toronto, Berlin, and Tribeca.

Kiyoshi Kurosawa, who made his name with classics Cure and Bright Future, gets back to his roots by putting the thumbscrews to the audience with his latest, Creepy. A year after a botched hostage negotiation with a serial killer turned deadly, ex-detective Koichi (Hidetoshi Nishijima), and his wife move into a new house with a deeply strange new neighbor (Teruyuki Kagawa). His old cop colleagues come calling for his help on a mysterious case, which may be related to the strange goings-on next door, in this insidiously-constructed narrative that braids plot twists on top of plot twists and shock on top of shock.

directed by: Kiyoshi Kurosawa
starring: Hidetoshi Nishijima, Yuko Takeuchi, Teruyuki Kagawa, Haruna Kawaguchi
2016 / 130 min / 2.35:1 / Japanese DTS-HD MA 5.1

Additional info:

  • Region A Blu-ray
  • New audio commentary with film historians Jasper Sharp and Amber T.
  • Proximity: Kiyoshi Kurosawa’s Creepy by Cristina Álvarez López and Adrian Martin, July 2017, for MUBI Notebook
  • Booklet with new writing by film critic Kristen Yoonsoo Kim
  • English subtitles

Overall rating: 4.8208957 / 5 from 67 reviews.

AI Generated Review Summary

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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Review highlights

  • "Wild movie, great special edition cover art design, and GREAT mail packaging and delivery from Vinegar Syndrome" — Mike A.
  • "I loved this movie - some great direction and a killer score!" — Ewan G.
  • "Creepy is a solid lead up, or double feature, to go with his more well known, and much better film, Cure." — Steven B.

Reviews

Creepy Kurosawa

"Creepy is the word and this lives up to it. Nice release, fitting artwork. Ace purchase. Good commentary and booklet."

— Ben C. (5/5)

Creepy

"Kiyoshi Kurosawa’s Creepy (2016) is a slow-burning psychological thriller that derives its power from unease rather than overt shocks, turning ordinary suburban life into something quietly sinister. Directed by Kiyoshi Kurosawa and featuring a chilling performance by Teruyuki Kagawa, the film follows a former detective drawn into a case that begins to blur the line between professional curiosity and personal danger. Kurosawa’s signature restraint is on full display—long takes, awkward silences, and subtly off-kilter interactions create a pervasive sense that something is deeply wrong even when nothing explicit is happening. Rather than building toward conventional horror payoffs, the film leans into ambiguity and psychological dread, making its most disturbing moments feel disarmingly plausible. It’s an unnerving, deliberately paced work that rewards patience with a lingering, almost suffocating sense of paranoia."

— Neal L. (5/5)

Another masterpiece by Kiyoshi Kurosawa

"Another masterpiece by Kiyoshi Kurosawa the director of such masterpieces like The Cure and Pulse. This one is right up there. Great cinematography and the performance of the killer was very disturbing. Loved this film and the restoration is beautiful. Excellent purchase!"

— Bryan K. (5/5)

Super Creepy

"And excellent thriller with a creepy villain. Highly recommended."

— Jeffrey L. (5/5)

Great release

"Not what I expected takes a different turn to the directors other films, great release with good audio commentary"

— Rohan J. (4/5)

Kurosawa at his best!

"I could see this movie being rife for an American remake, really unsettled to my core by the title performance."

— Michael D. (5/5)

Creepy

"I took a chance on this release. I loved the slipcover and I’ve been getting into international horror films as of late. Excellent movie with a splash of crazy weird sh** going on. Definitely grab this one if you are into similar films! Packaging and presentation are excellent!"

— Matt R. (5/5)

This movie is in fact very creepy

"Kurosawa is one of the best directors of the last 30 years and this entry is arguably underrated. Really, really effective and I would recommend to any and all horror fans."

— Sean M. (5/5)

An interesting release that kept

"An interesting release that kept me engaged throughout. Mood and atmosphere were top notch and the commentary provided a nice bit of context."

— Charles S. (5/5)

Creep-Tastic

"Creepy atmosphere and story for sure. Highly recommended. Rented this from my local library and now I’ll never have to rent it again!"

— Brandon B. (5/5)

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