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Creepy

2016, Japanese. Directed by Kiyoshi Kurosawa.

That man isn't my father… he's a total stranger.

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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Runtime
2h 10m
Post-credits
None listed
Language
Japanese
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Popcorn Flick

Fun if you don’t overthink it.

6.7/10 from 232 TMDB viewer ratings.

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Where to watch Creepy

Creepy is streaming on Philo, Criterion Channel, and OVID in India.

Details

Released
18 June 2016
Original title
クリーピー 偽りの隣人
Country
Japan
Written by
Chihiro Ikeda, Kiyoshi Kurosawa
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What Creepy is based on

Creepy is based on Creepy, a 2012 novel by Yutaka Maekawa, published by Kobunsha.

  • Novel · 2012

    Creepy

    By Yutaka Maekawa

    Published by Kobunsha

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Creepy: quick answers

Is Creepy worth watching?

Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.7/10 from 232 TMDB viewer ratings.

How long is Creepy?

Creepy runs 130 minutes (2h 10m).

Does Creepy have a post-credits scene?

None is listed for Creepy. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.

Creepy parents guide: is it suitable for kids?

No age rating is listed for Creepy yet.

Which OTT platform is Creepy on?

Creepy is streaming on Philo, Criterion Channel, and OVID in India. (Checked 9 November 2026.)

What movies are like Creepy?

If you liked Creepy, try Murder in Three Acts, Detective Conan: Captured in Her Eyes, Aurora Teagarden Mysteries: Reunited and It Feels So Deadly.

Who directed Creepy?

Creepy (2016) was directed by Kiyoshi Kurosawa and stars Hidetoshi Nishijima, Yuko Takeuchi, Teruyuki Kagawa.

What is Creepy based on?

Creepy is based on Creepy, a 2012 novel by Yutaka Maekawa, published by Kobunsha.

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