Official movie poster for Creepy (2016), a crime drama film

Creepy(2016)

クリーピー 偽りの隣人

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

6.7(225)2h 10m2016-06-18
CrimeDramaHorror

Creepy 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.

Creepy (2016) is a crime, drama and horror film directed by Kiyoshi Kurosawa, released on June 18, 2016 with a runtime of 2h 10m. It stars Hidetoshi Nishijima, Yuko Takeuchi, Teruyuki Kagawa and Haruna Kawaguchi. Viewers rate it 6.7 out of 10 across 225 ratings.

Director:
Kiyoshi Kurosawa
Writers:
Yutaka Maekawa, Kiyoshi Kurosawa, Chihiro Ikeda
Producers:
SUMIDA Setsuko, Hiroshi Fukazawa, Satoshi Akagi
Cinematographer:
Akiko Ashizawa
Production:
Asmik Ace, KDDI, Kinoshita Group, Kobunsha, Shochiku, The Asahi Shimbun
Status:
Released

Creepy (2016) Trailer

Watch the official trailer for Creepy before you stream it.

Creepy Reviews & Ratings

Average viewer score of 6.7/10 from 225 ratings.

Alunauwie

7/10

Creepy, adapted from Yutaka Maekawa’s novel, is a chilling psychological thriller that blends mystery with a touch of horror through the story of a detective uncovering a series of senseless murders. While the film offers strong performances—especially from Teruyuki Kagawa—some character decisions feel illogical and frustrate viewer expectations. Despite its flaws, Creepy delivers an unsettling message about trust,…

Reviewed on September 15, 2025

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Creepy – Frequently Asked Questions

Where can I watch Creepy online?

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Creepy (2016) is available to stream on Philo, OVID, Fandor Amazon Channel, Screambox Amazon Channel, AsianCrush and Metrograph, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.

Who stars in Creepy?

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The main cast of Creepy (2016) includes Hidetoshi Nishijima, Yuko Takeuchi, Teruyuki Kagawa, Haruna Kawaguchi and Masahiro Higashide. The film was directed by Kiyoshi Kurosawa. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.

When was Creepy released?

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Creepy was released on June 18, 2016 and runs for 2h 10m.

Is Creepy worth watching?

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Creepy (2016) holds an average rating of 6.7 out of 10 from 225 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy crime, drama and horror films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.

Is there a trailer for Creepy?

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Yes. The official Creepy trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.