The Shudder series consists of six half-hour episodes containing footage of Duplass killers various deranged exploits.

What Is ‘The Creep Tapes’ About?

If youve seen either of the original movies, youre already familiar with the plot of this spin-off.

Mark Duplass as Peachfuzz in The Creep Tapes

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But by then, its too late.

Not one of Peachfuzzs victims is given any depth of character.

They all mesh into one to form the most average man youve ever seen.

Mike in The Creep Tapes

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The final episode contains the only woman in the entire show.

Before you think this is a win for feminism, just wait for the finales very last shot.

We dont get any creative shots, shaky cam sequences, or long and excruciating night vision scenes.

Mark Duplass in The Creep Tapes

It just doesnt feel like Brice and Duplass have much at play here.

Mark Duplass and Patrick Brices beloved unhinged film franchise is moving to a TV series in November.

Not every horror villain can carry their own project.

Mark Duplass as Peachfuzz in The Creep Tapes

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The same goes forArt the Clown, Hannibal Lecter, and Chucky.

But what do all these characters have in common?

Theyre genuinely scary, first of all.

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Some of them might make us laugh, but that doesnt mean were any less terrified of them.

And they all have a likable, demented way about them that makes their presence inherently entertaining.

After just one episode ofThe Creep Tapes,its hard to want to return.

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Nothing is left to be picked up by the audience.

InThe Creep Tapes, Duplass explains every single decision made, so the audience doesnt miss it.

The Creep Tapes

The same goes forParanormal Activity; the fear comes from an average couple experiencing otherworldly horrors.

Their other works of the past few years are much better representations of their talents thanthis thrown-together outing.

Sadly, this Creep and his wolf mask need to be put to bed once and for all.

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The Creep Tapeshits Shudder on November 15.

These videographers gradually realize the perilous nature of their assignment as they become ensnared in a deadly trap.