Creepy

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

2016 2h 10m JA

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6.7

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★6.7TMDB · 229

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Synopsis

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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.

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

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Cast

Hidetoshi Nishijima
Takakura Koichi
Yuko Takeuchi
Takakura Yasuko
Teruyuki Kagawa
Masayuki
Haruna Kawaguchi
Honda Saki
Masahiro Higashide
Nogami
Ryoko Fujino
Mio
Takashi Sasano
Tanimoto
Masahiro Toda
Okawa

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Kiyoshi Kurosawa
Writers: Chihiro Ikeda, Kiyoshi Kurosawa
Languages: Japanese
Countries: Japan

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ERA

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Released 10 years ago.

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CRAFT

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Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.

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3 / 7

DIRECTOR

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Directed by Kiyoshi Kurosawa, shot by Akiko Ashizawa. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor Kôichi Takahashi shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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CAST

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Hidetoshi Nishijima and Yuko Takeuchi and Teruyuki Kagawa carry the top of the cast.

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FACT

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Marketing tagline: "That man isn't my father… he's a total stranger.".

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7 / 7

WILD

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IMDB entry: tt4900708 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

Kiyoshi Kurosawa directs. Akiko Ashizawa behind the camera. Kôichi Takahashi cuts. Produced in Japan. Dialogue in Japanese.

Trivia

Things worth knowing

1Released 10 years ago.
2Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.
3Directed by Kiyoshi Kurosawa, shot by Akiko Ashizawa. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
4Editor Kôichi Takahashi shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
5Hidetoshi Nishijima and Yuko Takeuchi and Teruyuki Kagawa carry the top of the cast.
6Marketing tagline: "That man isn't my father… he's a total stranger.".
7IMDB entry: tt4900708 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
8Classified under 16 themes, including "mind control", "japan", "fire", "based on novel or book".

The technical file

Cinematography: Akiko Ashizawa
Editing: Kôichi Takahashi
Stunt coordinator: Tomoaki Kawasumi
Runtime: 130 min · 2h 10m
Status: Released
Original language: JA
IMDB: Creepy (2016)

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Alunauwie2025-09-15
★ 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, curiosity, and the hidden dangers of seemingly ordinary neighbors. Read the full review here: (Indonesian version : alunauwie.com)

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