CREEPY is a moderately successful slow-burning Japanese horror/thriller from the director who bought us the underrated PULSE. This one follows a family of rather mundane characters who end up living next door to the classic creepy neighbour: seemingly polite and respectful on the outside, but hiding more than a few dark secrets. The only real problem I have with this film is the first half an hour, which feels cluttered and undisciplined; the main aspects of the story aren't even present. About halfway through the running time it focuses down on the main story and gets quite gripping as a result. Teruyuki Kagawa gives an excellent performance as the neighbour and the film builds to a satisfying climax, although it's not quite up there with the likes of COLD FISH.
Review of Creepy
