Mark Duplass and Patrick Brice talk The Creep Tapes, tease potential future seasons
As a seasoned gamer with a penchant for horror-genre content, I must say that the transformation of the “Creep” series into an anthology television show has been a refreshing change. The short format allows for a greater degree of creativity and strangeness, which is right up my alley. It’s like being 12 years old again, huddled around a campfire with friends, telling ghost stories that send chills down your spine.
The chilling series, “Creep”, resumes on Friday, November 15th, only on Shudder and AMC+. Mark Duplass and Patrick Brice are back to weave more intricate narratives about the enigmatic serial killer from “Creep” and “Creep 2”. Duplass portrays this sinister character. Brice directs all six episodes of the subsequent series, titled “The Creep Tapes“, where we delve deeper into the cunning schemes of the elusive murderer as he deceives and manipulates different filmmakers, persuading them to spend a day in his company.
As a die-hard fan, I’ve been thoroughly enjoying the television show format for this series. However, I can’t help but wonder why you chose to go this route instead of creating “Creep 3” as a movie or miniseries?
MARK DUPLASS: I believe there are several benefits to it. Creatively, the shorter format gives us more freedom to explore ideas that might seem unusual or bizarre, which may not be suitable for a full-length film. These concepts don’t require 80 minutes to convey their essence; they can be best served in a more compact form. This format has stimulated our creative and eccentric imagination.
It seems there was a practical factor at play too, given Patrick’s increasing workload and my frequent absences. As a result, when we manage to take four days off, it provides an opportunity for us all to gather, rent a cabin, produce the episode together, and in doing so, rekindle our creative spirit reminiscent of being 12 years old with friends in the woods, armed with a camera, searching for stories once more.
This activity is incredibly uplifting for our spirits, and I believe it also benefits the artwork since we’re genuinely thrilled to participate in it, rather than producing numerous pieces while traveling where fatigue or a sense of confinement might set in due to the found-footage style. We filmed this over the course of a year, coming and going as needed, and the intermittent nature of it really stirs our enthusiasm when we’re there.
PATRICK BRICE: The structure of the show, with each tape telling its own standalone story, gives us a certain freedom since we’re not weaving together one continuous narrative. Instead, we can focus on capturing the essence at a specific moment in time for each tape, which is something we can’t achieve as easily in our current projects due to their ongoing nature.
DUPLASS: We change up my looks a lot, too, which is fun.
1428 ELM: How do actors tap into their unsettling side to accurately portray characters that instill a feeling of discomfort in the audience?
DUPLASS: Performing this role is delightful since I naturally lean towards making others comfortable. It’s intriguing to act against my nature. However, the character is also seeking connection and love, something I can relate to deeply. Strangely enough, this character seems to originate from within me and people I know, but it’s exaggerated in a way that’s exciting for me. So, it might sound unusual, but it doesn’t feel too far-fetched.
1428 ELM seems more captivated by the anticipation and lead-up rather than the act itself, as these elements hold the most attraction for him.
ALICE: You’re correct, we find such content as distasteful as torture porn, but the concept of a cat playing with a mouse before it hunts it, that moment and interaction, piques our curiosity more to delve into. However, once the mouse is no longer present, the cat loses interest as well.
DUPLASS: It’s really depressed.
BRICE: It has to go to find another mouse.
1428 ELM offers ample opportunity for investigation, as the suspense peaks following the murder. It’s almost like a unique take on a horror genre, where instead of witnessing numerous killings, you experience an intense build-up of tension, which I personally find to be the most compelling aspect.
DUPLASS: We share the same sentiment, and our passion and talents are truly invested where they align. We don’t force ourselves into areas we aren’t skilled in. From our first film, we realized that one of the unique aspects of the Creep series is that Patrick and I weren’t genre filmmakers initially. I enjoy creating emotionally charged films, while Patrick was a documentary filmmaker captivated by thought-provoking video diaries. In a way, we were unconventional for this genre, but this unorthodoxy might have given it a fresh feel.
As a passionate admirer, I’m always curious about your creative process when organizing an anthology series. How do you make the decision on the structure, and more specifically, determine the placement of each episode within the series?
DUPLASS: It seems logical, in my opinion, that episodes should be viewed sequentially. We anticipated the last episode would be the finale, and we had a feeling that this initial one would lead, but primarily we focused on our creative passion and aimed to create engaging 30-minute tales. These stories could have been arranged differently, but we attempted to structure them like a record, pacing them out effectively.
As a gaming enthusiast, I’m pumped to share that I’ve been diving into the chilling world of “The Creep Tapes”! The first two episodes are currently streaming live on both Shudder and AMC+. Every Friday, I can’t wait to catch the latest episodes and feel my nerves tingling with anticipation.
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2024-11-15 20:25