VOD Review: Patrick Brice’s ‘Creep’
“An interesting, indie-minded horror, Creep’s simplicity adds to its effectiveness as a taught, jarring film.”
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“An interesting, indie-minded horror, Creep’s simplicity adds to its effectiveness as a taught, jarring film.”
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