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Halloween season drives horror fans to search for genuinely unsettling content, and the CREEP franchise consistently delivers. This distinctive found footage series has expanded from two films into a television phenomenon. For anyone searching for where to watch or what to expect, here's what you need to know.
The franchise began with Creep (2014), directed by Patrick Brice and starring Mark Duplass. The film follows a videographer who answers an online ad for a one-day filming job, only to encounter an increasingly unhinged client in a remote mountain cabin. The sequel, Creep 2 (2017), continues exploring the same disturbing character through a different victim's perspective.
Both films are currently available on Netflix and various rental platforms like Amazon Prime Video. They're not typically available on free streaming services, though availability varies by region and can change over time.
The franchise expanded with The Creep Tapes, which premiered on Shudder and AMC+ on November 15, 2024. The series functions as an anthology, with each episode presenting a different video tape from the serial killer's collection. Mark Duplass reprises his role, with Patrick Brice directing and both serving as writers and executive producers.
The first season was the most-watched Shudder series of all time on AMC+ and the strongest November release in Shudder's history. Season 2 is scheduled to premiere on November 14, 2025, with Season 3 already confirmed for 2026.
The Creep Tapes requires a Shudder or AMC+ subscription, making it less accessible than content on free platforms. However, for fans of the franchise, the series has been critically acclaimed for delivering more of what made the films effective—the unsettling dynamic between filmmaker and subject, punctuated by the character's bizarre behavior and that infamous wolf mask.
The wolf mask—called "Peachfuzz" within the franchise—represents one of the series' most memorable elements. The character uses it during moments that ostensibly celebrate connection and vulnerability, turning gestures of male bonding into something deeply uncomfortable. What might in another context be earnest attempts at intimacy become transparent manipulations. The mask literalizes the predatory nature lurking beneath performances of friendship and openness, creating a parody of masculine emotional expression that feels both absurd and menacing.
If you're new to the franchise, the original film remains the logical starting point and captures the core dynamic immediately. Those with Netflix access can watch both films before deciding whether to commit to a Shudder subscription for The Creep Tapes. The series offers more content for devoted fans but requires a financial commitment that the Netflix-available films don't.
The franchise's found footage format and improvisational style won't appeal to everyone, but for viewers who connect with its particular brand of psychological horror, there's now considerably more content to explore—with more confirmed on the way.
