Hi I'm Leanne, 22 from Huddersfield. my reviews are also posted on Dooyoo under the same username- l...
Hi I'm Leanne, 22 from Huddersfield. my reviews are also posted on Dooyoo under the same username- leanne8686.
I don't get on here very often, when I do I tend to post a few reviews I have written and saved in Word on the same day.
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"This film does for public transport what Psycho did for showers"
When I saw this film advertised for cinema release late 2004 I knew we'd be going to see it, absolutely love London and am also interested in all the history behind the Underground system so knew this would be a must see.
British filmmakers don't have the best history with horror films but I was really hoping they could pull this one off.
The Cast ~~~~~~~~~~~~~ As with many British (low budget) films the titles aren't full of big names, in fact I'd only some across one of the actors in this film before and that was in Holby City....
* Franka Potente: Kate The main character in the film, she is the girl who is stuck in the underground system and comes into contact with the 'creep'. A rubbish actress to be honest, she looks good and that's about all she does well!
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Jeremy Sheffield: Guy A man who fancies Kate and follows her to the underground station, he becomes the first victim. He seemed a good actor in Holby City (as heart-throb Alex between 2000 and 2003) but I'm undecided as to whether he can pull off a film part...
These two are the main charactors at the start of the film and then later on Kate comes into contact with a few other people such as homeless couple Jimmy and Mandy who are also played by unknowns. Their little dog was the star of the film in my opinion!
George and Arthur are two sewerage workers, they are working alongside the underground tunnels and their story runs alongside Kate's down there.
The Plot ~~~~~~~~~~~~ Ever missed the last train home?
Kate can't find a taxi so heads into a local underground station to get the last train into the city centre. Tired, she falls asleep at the station and when wakes all the other people waiting have gone and she realises she's missed the train! Panicking, she realises its late and she's alone in the station when another train pulls up, thank god she thinks..... She is a bit puzzled that she's the only passenger but glad to be on her way finally. Halfway through the tunnel the train jerks to a halt suddenly, she goes to alert the driver after getting no response from the emergency button and finds there doesn't seem to be a driver......No driver but she definitely isn't alone on the train, the nightmare starts here for Kate! So far, so unoriginal you may think. But the story develops and the history of the 'creep' unfolds.
As you may or may not know the Government and their Scientists did a lot of experiments in hidden rooms located off the underground system around the 1940s/1950s. This creature that is living in the underground stations is a genetic mutation from those days and it really is unnerving to see what has been going on down there (and it all could be true....)
The story is strange because as much as you despise the creature you can't help but feel sorry for it as the film actually shows you its 'life story' which is unusual.
Some of the scenes will really freak you out; among them there are scenes of dead babies in big test tubes, a horrible 'operation' scene and the worst scene in my opinion is the 'creep' simply miming washing its filthy hands under a broken tap (it doesn't sound so bad but if you've seen the film, you'll know how disturbing it is to watch)
DVD Info ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ * The film is rated an 18 unsurprisingly because it is pretty gruesome! I was 17 when I saw it at the cinema (naughty I know) and was very scared all the way through!
* Running time: 81 minutes. So its not a long film but it seems long enough.
* DVD Special Features: Directors Commentary Making of Production design feature Make-up design feature Frightfest Q and A Alternative ending Alternative beginning Alternative titles UK theatrical trailer.
Creep is currently available for £4.99 at HMV.
All in all, a good horror film. It does what it's meant to; it scares! The actors are rubbish but luckily enough their parts don't demand much acting, they all succeed in looking petrified which is really the only emotion needed in this film.
A good story, an original concept and the 'creep' will strangely get the watchers sympathy once you understand his background and the hell he has been through!
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redeyes22 29.01.2009 14:12
great review aggy xxx
davesmithton 29.01.2009 13:17
Good review, personally I didn't like the movie but well reviewed either way!
Ever missed the last train?London, midnight, on a cold evening. Unable to find a taxi, ... more
Kate (Franka Potente 'The Bourne Identity/Supremacy') heads for the Underground. She takes a seat away from the crowd of late-night revellers and waits for the last ...
Your journey terminates here. London midnight on a cold evening. Unable to find a taxi ... more
Kate (Franka Potente) heads for the Underground. She takes a seat away from the crowd of late-night revelers and waits for the last train. Before long she drifts...
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Advantages: Cushing and Lee at the height of their horrific powers. Splendid story. Excellent direction. Disadvantages: The creature when fully revealed, but isn't on screen that long anyway.
paramanjara 24.07.2007 (24.07.2007)
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