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CNET
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- CNET
This Horror Duology Is Still My Favorite One-Two Punch on Netflix
When a horror movie hits big in theaters or on streaming, I always expect to see at least a trilogy. (And if the sequels are popular, we'll see nine or 10.) If a film only gets one sequel, you might assume that the second movie wasn't so great. The double feature of Creep and Creep 2 from Mark Duplass and Patrick Brice -- streaming now on Netflix -- might be the strongest argument against that. The duology kicks off with a hilarious, chilling first-person account of human prey being playfully stalked, then follows with an incisive sequel that takes the franchise in a completely different direction. In the first Creep, Brice (in his directorial and acting debut) plays Aaron, a struggling videographer who's taken a random gig at a remote cabin in Crestline, California. Aaron, played by director Patrick Brice, repeatedly and unforunately gives Josef the benefit of his doubt. The Duplass Brothers/Blumhouse Productions The job? It's filming a video diary for a man named Josef (Duplass), who says that he's dying of a brain tumor and wants to leave a message for his unborn child. Right from their initial meeting, Aaron realizes something is wrong with Josef, and that creeping dread ramps up inch by inch until their final encounter. Right from the start, it's clear that something is amiss with Josef. The Duplass Brothers/Blumhouse Productions Reminiscent of classic films like My Dinner With Andre and Misery, Creep is a "two-hander," meaning the movie consists almost entirely of two characters -- Aaron and Josef -- working their way through an incredibly awkward (and sinister) relationship. (Duplass' wife Katie Aselton puts in a brief but memorable performance as Josef's sister on the phone.) As tensions rise between the two characters, Josef becomes more and more unhinged, often in hilarious asides or antics that show just how far someone can go before the other person finally breaks and says "I'm out." Aaron, desperate for work and caught in that awkward situation where you don't want to offend or lose a paying client, takes more and more of the weirdness until the character Peachfuzz shows up and all hell breaks loose. The movie is shot from Aaron's camera, so we see the action unfold from his perspective, letting Duplass cut loose as a polished and off-kilter comedian. I wasn't a big fan of Duplass before this movie, but the character fits him perfectly. I can't think of anyone else who could balance the banality and weirdness of evil as well as he does. Aaron is behind the camera for most of Creep, but some scenes involve a fixed shot as the camera gets set down. The Duplass Brothers/Blumhouse Productions Some critics complain that Creep doesn't leave enough freedom for audiences to think that Josef might not be a serial killer. I'd argue that the end of the movie is in doubt until the final scenes, when we get a satisfying and illuminating conclusion. In the sequel, Creep 2, the script gets flipped -- less "Mind of a Monster," more "Portrait of a Serial Killer in Mid-Life Crisis." Josef, now Aaron, faces a mid-life crisis in Creep 2. The Duplass Brothers/Blumhouse Productions Josef is back, but now he's named "Aaron," after his favorite victim. And he's hiring another desperate freelance videographer -- Sara (Desiree Akhavan, director-writer of The Miseducation of Cameron Post), who's struggling as a YouTuber filming random encounters with men on Craigslist. Instead of rehashing his usual m.o., Aaron is straight with Sara from the start. He tells her that he's a serial killer and that he'll let her live if she makes a documentary about him. The twist? She doesn't believe him, and every attempt that Aaron makes to scare Sara goes laughably wrong. Aaron pulls out all his old tricks in Creep 2, but nothing seems to convince Sara that he's a serial killer. The Duplass Brothers/Blumhouse Productions Sara and Aaron grow closer as the day goes along, developing the sort of oddball relationship that Sara has been craving from her unsuccessful Craigslist interviews. Aaron settles on a final resolution for their day, and Sara is having none of it, leading to a thrilling conclusion that's again in doubt until the very last moment. The ending leaves open the possibility of another movie, as we imagine someone new behind the camera, but it also resolves the Creep franchise with a compelling final scene that twists the videographer-subject dynamic into further knots. Since Creep 2, Duplass has released a 30-minute TV show prequel series called Creep Tapes that focuses on Josef's diverse experiences with his previous murder victims. Hosted on the horror streaming service Shudder, the first season was popular enough to get picked up for a second. If you're looking for a pair of indie horror films that avoid the most common cliches and tropes of the found-footage genre, Creep and Creep 2 certainly meet the criteria and provide more of a bang than many horror movies with much larger budgets. For more scary movie picks, check out the best horror movies to watch on Prime Video or Hulu.
Yahoo
5 days ago
- General
- Yahoo
4 recognized for rescuing man after Richland County house explosion
RICHLAND COUNTY, Ohio (WJW) – Four good Samaritans who teamed up to rescue a victim of a devastating house explosion are being honored by the state of Ohio for their courageous actions. It was on September 13,2024, that the home outside the village of Crestline in Richland County was pulverized by the powerful blast. 'I heard the explosion and then I felt the shock wave go past me,' Justin Thompson, who owns a nearby asphalt company, told FOX 8. 'Right after that, I saw a huge plume. I mean, there was a big mushroom cloud.'0 Thompson and three of his employees ran to the scene and the first person they saw was the dazed homeowner as she stumbled around the debris field with her dog. She told them that two environmental contractors, 53-year-old Troy Cramer and his 47-year-old wife Krista, were in her basement at the time of the explosion trying to determine the source of a troubling odor. I-TEAM: New development in unsolved Cleveland Metroparks double murder Thompson said before they could search for the couple, they had to put out the fire that remained after the explosion. They shut off a propane tank outside the house and then used Thompson's water truck to start dousing the flames. 'I then got down into the basement and started digging through the debris and I was having them spray water on me while I was digging because it was scalding my face and arms,' Thompson said. As he was digging, Thompson heard someone crying for help from under the pile of debris. Firefighters arriving at the scene then joined the search for survivors. Unfortunately, they discovered that Krista Cramer was killed in the blast. However, Troy Cramer, who is also a colonel in the Ohio Air National Guard, was miraculously still alive, shielded by some of the falling debris. 'He got burned really bad, but it could have been a lot worse. I think God was looking out for him because everything fell over the top of him in a perfect manner to where he survived,' said Thompson. For their heroic actions on that day to save Troy Cramer, Thompson and the other good Samaritans — Kevin Jarvis, Ronnie Smith and Ford Amsbaugh — have been honored with the 2025 Citizens' Award from the Ohio Fire Service Hall of Fame. 'If anything would have gone even remotely different, I don't think he'd be here,' said Thompson. Troy Cramer underwent months of treatment in the burn unit at the Wexner Medical Center in Columbus, but he is now continuing his recovery at home. Health effects from train derailment were worse than residents were told, lawsuit claims We are told he would like to meet Thompson and the other rescuers to thank them for saving his life. 'I'd love to meet him and, you know, I'd like to say, 'sorry we weren't able to get your wife out too,' but I'm just glad he's alive and well,' said Thompson. The exact cause of the explosion has not been determined, but one focus of the investigation has been on a possible leak in a line supplying propane to the house. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
24-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Crestline class of 2025 earns 104 seals, college credits and a scholarship
Crestline Exempted Local School District is paying tribute to its class of 2025. The 38 seniors were celebrated during the school's recent graduation and Senior Awards Ceremony and Senior Clap-Out. According to an announcement, 17 of the seniors attended Crestline High School, while 21 were enrolled at the Pioneer Career and Technology Center. The highest GPA in the class reached 4.116, showcasing the academic achievements of the graduates. The class of 2025 collectively earned 104 graduation seals, exceeding the 76 seals required for graduation under state guidelines. The accomplishment reflects the hard work and determination of the students throughout the year. Additionally, the senior class pursued 40 College Credit Plus (CCP) dual credit courses, with one senior completing 17 CCP courses and earning an associate's degree through Ohio State University at Mansfield before graduation. Beyond academics, the class showed strong career preparation. One graduate participated in the TurboCert credentialing program at the Crawford County Success Center, receiving specialized training for workforce entry with a professional certification. In honor of the graduating class, the district introduced the Jeff Belcik Memorial Scholarship this year. The $1,000 scholarship was awarded to a Crestline High School senior who exemplified the spirit and values of the district. This story was created by Jane Imbody, jimbody@ with the assistance of Artificial Intelligence (AI). Journalists were involved in every step of the information gathering, review, editing and publishing process. Learn more at or share your thoughts at with our News Automation and AI team. This article originally appeared on Bucyrus Telegraph-Forum: Crestline's class of 2025 earned more than diplomas; here's what else
Business Wire
21-05-2025
- Business
- Business Wire
Crestline Investors Raises $1.7 billion for its latest NAV Lending Fund
FORT WORTH, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Crestline Investors, Inc. ('Crestline'), a leading provider of fund liquidity solutions, today announced the final close of its third commingled dedicated NAV financing fund branded the Portfolio Finance Sentry Fund ('PF Sentry' or the 'Fund') with $1.7bn of investable capital across the Fund, related vehicles and anticipated leverage. PF Sentry provides flexible capital solutions to private equity and private asset funds seeking liquidity to acquire new assets, grow existing assets and optimize fund and portfolio capital structures. The Fund builds on the firm's established, decade long-track record in NAV financing, which includes managing multiple separately managed accounts alongside other commingled vehicles. The Sentry series will target larger, more diversified transactions with high-quality sponsors. With an established leverage facility in place, Sentry is positioned to offer lower-cost capital into lower-risk transactions, while still targeting net returns consistent with our earlier funds. The Fund attracted a diversified global investor base of new and existing limited partners, including public and corporate pension plans, sovereign wealth funds, asset managers, family offices, and other financial institutions. The successful fundraise comes amid a growing need for liquidity solutions across the private markets landscape. Challenging exit environments, lengthening holding periods, and macroeconomic uncertainty have driven significant demand for NAV finance solutions. Crestline has completed over $3.3 billion in NAV-based transactions since the inception of the strategy, supporting sponsors across a wide range of private market strategies and fund structures. The strategy is led by a dedicated 14-person team and benefits from Crestline's broader credit and opportunistic investment platform. To date, the Sentry Fund has closed nine transactions across diversified sectors, including real estate, buyout, and opportunistic credit, with activity spanning North America and Europe. 'Crestline has deliberately maintained a disciplined fund size, enabling us to remain nimble and responsive to market dynamics,' said Dave Philipp, Partner and Head of Fund Liquidity Solutions at Crestline. 'As a market leader in NAV finance, our flexible capital base, long-standing relationships, and deep structuring expertise position us well to continue supporting sponsors as they navigate this evolving market environment.' The Sentry Fund builds on Crestline's strong track record of identifying market opportunities and tailoring strategies that deliver advantageous solutions for our borrowers and attractive risk-adjusted returns for our investors. About Crestline Investors Crestline Investors, Inc. is an alternative investment management firm founded in 1997 and based in Fort Worth, Texas, with affiliate offices in London, New York, Toronto, and Tokyo. The firm has over $16 billion of alternative credit assets under management (as of December 31, 2024), across its direct lending, opportunistic, and portfolio finance platforms. For more information, visit In the United Kingdom, this communication is being made only to, or directed only at, persons who are: (i) investment professionals within the meaning of Article 19 of the Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 (Financial Promotion) Order 2005 ('FP Order'); (ii) high net worth companies and certain other entities falling within Article 49 of the FP Order; or (iii) any other persons to whom such communication may lawfully be made. It must not be acted, or relied, upon by any other persons. The concept of financial promotion is very broad in the UK. Even though we are announcing a fund close, we are discussing financial products and that is in scope for financial promotion in the UK.
Yahoo
21-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Crestline Investors Raises $1.7 billion for its latest NAV Lending Fund
FORT WORTH, Texas, May 21, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Crestline Investors, Inc. ("Crestline"), a leading provider of fund liquidity solutions, today announced the final close of its third commingled dedicated NAV financing fund branded the Portfolio Finance Sentry Fund ("PF Sentry" or the "Fund") with $1.7bn of investable capital across the Fund, related vehicles and anticipated leverage. PF Sentry provides flexible capital solutions to private equity and private asset funds seeking liquidity to acquire new assets, grow existing assets and optimize fund and portfolio capital structures. The Fund builds on the firm's established, decade long-track record in NAV financing, which includes managing multiple separately managed accounts alongside other commingled vehicles. The Sentry series will target larger, more diversified transactions with high-quality sponsors. With an established leverage facility in place, Sentry is positioned to offer lower-cost capital into lower-risk transactions, while still targeting net returns consistent with our earlier funds. The Fund attracted a diversified global investor base of new and existing limited partners, including public and corporate pension plans, sovereign wealth funds, asset managers, family offices, and other financial institutions. The successful fundraise comes amid a growing need for liquidity solutions across the private markets landscape. Challenging exit environments, lengthening holding periods, and macroeconomic uncertainty have driven significant demand for NAV finance solutions. Crestline has completed over $3.3 billion in NAV-based transactions since the inception of the strategy, supporting sponsors across a wide range of private market strategies and fund structures. The strategy is led by a dedicated 14-person team and benefits from Crestline's broader credit and opportunistic investment platform. To date, the Sentry Fund has closed nine transactions across diversified sectors, including real estate, buyout, and opportunistic credit, with activity spanning North America and Europe. "Crestline has deliberately maintained a disciplined fund size, enabling us to remain nimble and responsive to market dynamics," said Dave Philipp, Partner and Head of Fund Liquidity Solutions at Crestline. "As a market leader in NAV finance, our flexible capital base, long-standing relationships, and deep structuring expertise position us well to continue supporting sponsors as they navigate this evolving market environment." The Sentry Fund builds on Crestline's strong track record of identifying market opportunities and tailoring strategies that deliver advantageous solutions for our borrowers and attractive risk-adjusted returns for our investors. About Crestline Investors Crestline Investors, Inc. is an alternative investment management firm founded in 1997 and based in Fort Worth, Texas, with affiliate offices in London, New York, Toronto, and Tokyo. The firm has over $16 billion of alternative credit assets under management (as of December 31, 2024), across its direct lending, opportunistic, and portfolio finance platforms. For more information, visit In the United Kingdom, this communication is being made only to, or directed only at, persons who are: (i) investment professionals within the meaning of Article 19 of the Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 (Financial Promotion) Order 2005 ("FP Order"); (ii) high net worth companies and certain other entities falling within Article 49 of the FP Order; or (iii) any other persons to whom such communication may lawfully be made. It must not be acted, or relied, upon by any other persons. The concept of financial promotion is very broad in the UK. Even though we are announcing a fund close, we are discussing financial products and that is in scope for financial promotion in the UK. View source version on Contacts Media Ben HowardBhoward@ Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
