Creepy
クリーピー 偽りの隣人
“That man isn't my father… he's a total stranger.”
Synopsis
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.
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CREEPY Original Theatrical Trailer (English Subs)Official
Type: Trailer • Published 2016-08-25
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Berlin International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
February 24, 2017
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Kiyoshi Kurosawa
- Screenplay & Story
- Chihiro Ikeda, Kiyoshi Kurosawa
- Original Title
- クリーピー 偽りの隣人
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese
- Runtime
- 2h 10m
- Production Studios
- Asmik Ace, KDDI, Kinoshita Group, Kobunsha, Shochiku, The Asahi Shimbun
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Kiyoshi Kurosawa
Chihiro Ikeda, Kiyoshi Kurosawa, Yutaka Maekawa
Akiko Ashizawa
Kôichi Takahashi
SUMIDA Setsuko, Hiroshi Fukazawa, Satoshi Akagi, Satoko Ishida
Department Leadership Roster
Kiyoshi Kurosawa
Director
Chihiro Ikeda
Screenplay
Kiyoshi Kurosawa
Screenplay
Akiko Ashizawa
Director of Photography
Kôichi Takahashi
Editor
SUMIDA Setsuko
Producer
Hiroshi Fukazawa
Producer
Satoshi Akagi
Producer
Satoko Ishida
Producer
Tomoaki Kawasumi
Stunt Coordinator
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.
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Oct. 2026 Collection: Directed by Kiyoshi Kurosawa
Merging psychological dread with existential inquiry, the films of Japanese auteur Kiyoshi Kurosawa use genre trappings to probe the alienation and anxiety underpinning modern life. Quivering with whisper-quiet unease that gathers with slow-burn intensity, the J-horror touchstones CURE and PULSE are indelibly disturbing visions of psychic disintegration and technological contagion, while thrillers like SERPENT’S PATH and CLOUD blend gripping suspense with incisive social commentary. And in sui generis dramas like BRIGHT FUTURE and TO THE ENDS OF THE EARTH, Kurosawa brings his keen-eyed formalism to stories of characters cast adrift in an increasingly uncertain world.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Creepy
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What is Creepy 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 directed Creepy?
Creepy was directed by Kiyoshi Kurosawa.
Who stars in Creepy?
The principal cast of Creepy includes Hidetoshi Nishijima, Yuko Takeuchi, Teruyuki Kagawa, Haruna Kawaguchi, Masahiro Higashide.
When was Creepy released and how long is it?
Creepy was released in 2016 with a total runtime of 2h 10m.
Is Creepy based on a book or true story?
Creepy is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Yutaka Maekawa".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Creepy?
Creepy holds official age classifications: FR: 12 (Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.).