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Metro
28-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Metro
Reboot of cult 00s horror set in the London underground gets promising update
A new wave of terror is preparing to rise from beneath the streets of London. Shudder has officially acquired the North American distribution rights to The Creep, a highly anticipated reboot of the 2004 cult horror Creep. Marking a return to the eerie labyrinth of the London Underground, The Creep reunites original director Christopher Smith with key creative collaborators from the first film, including cinematographer Danny Cohen and production designer John Frankish. Smith, best known for his chilling 2009 film Triangle, is set to reinvent his breakout horror more than two decades after it first hit screens. Leading the cast is Jasmine Jobson, acclaimed for her role in Top Boy, alongside British horror veteran Andy Nyman (Ghost Stories) and UK rapper Aitch, who will be making his film debut, Deadline reports. According to the film's official logline, the story will once again plunge into the shadowy tunnels of London's iconic tube system, where a sinister figure known only as Creep unleashes a new reign of terror. Jobson stars as a struggling artist pulled back into her dark criminal past. Nyman plays a captive with intimate knowledge of Creep's horrifying legacy, while Aitch takes on the role of Natter G, a high-profile drill rapper whose street smarts may prove vital to survival. Behind the scenes, producers Julie Baines and Jason Newmark return from the original Creep, now producing under Dan Films and Newscope Films alongside Jonathan Taylor (Something in the Water) and Laurie Cook (Consecration). Worldwide sales are being handled by HanWay Films, with True Brit Entertainment overseeing the UK and Ireland release. The film is slated for a 2026 release, with principal photography scheduled to begin this fall. For Smith, the reboot is deeply personal. In a statement, he wrote, 'Ever since I finished Creep and released it to the world, I've wanted to return to that story. More Trending 'I've always felt there was unfinished business.' He noted that, despite a successful career spanning decades, it's Creep that continues to resonate most with fans. 'No matter what I've done since, it's always Creep that people know me by – and want to talk about.' He promises a more evolved version of the original nightmare: 'I've worked passionately on the script to retain the dread of the original, while enhancing the characters, deepening the humour, and amplifying the action… with a modern twist for a new Gen Z audience.' The Creep looks set to deliver a terrifying new chapter. Fans are hoping it will terrify a whole new generation while satisfying longtime fans of the original. Got a story? If you've got a celebrity story, video or pictures get in touch with the entertainment team by emailing us celebtips@ calling 020 3615 2145 or by visiting our Submit Stuff page – we'd love to hear from you. MORE: Completely free streaming service adds iconic 90s horror before remake hits cinemas MORE: Here's what we know about the new horror movie leaving people 'fainting in cinemas' MORE: This cult classic horror would work perfectly as a TV show
Yahoo
18-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Cannes: ‘The Creep' Reboot Sells for U.K. (Exclusive)
True Brit Entertainment has picked up U.K. and Irish rights to The Creep, director Christopher Smith's reimagining of his 2004 horror cult classic. Top Boy's Jasmine Jobson, Wicked actor Andy Nyman, and U.K. rapper Aitch, in his acting debut, co-star in the Gen Z Creep update. More from The Hollywood Reporter Diane Kruger Goes Home to Reteam With Fatih Akin for 'Amrum': "We Bring Out the Best in Each Other" Angelina Jolie Delivers Humanitarian Message at Chopard Dinner in Front of Quentin Tarantino, Cannes Jury: "None of Us Are Naive" Lynne Ramsay, Jennifer Lawrence and Robert Pattinson Toast 'Die, My Love' at Cannes Dinner Hosted by The Hollywood Reporter and Longines The original film follows a woman (Run Lola Run star Franke Potente) locked in the London Underground overnight. She later finds herself being stalked by a hideously deformed killer living in the sewers below. In the new film, Jobson plays Chloe, a struggling artist and former drug mule who gets pulled into doing one final job: Running drugs across London for an old contact, the elusive Mads. Carrying a holdall of narcotics and an envelope of cash, Chloe boards the last train on the London Underground, only to find herself trapped in a nightmare. A masked killer slaughters her fellow passengers in a blood-soaked frenzy, and Chloe barely escapes, fleeing into a labyrinth of tunnels. Captured by this grotesquely deformed psychopath, she's thrown into a makeshift prison with other terrified captives. With the help of sharp-witted rapper Natter G and the resourceful Nina, she leads a desperate fight through a nightmarish maze. Nyman plays Dave, a captive well acquainted with the Creep's modus operandi, while Brit award-winner Aitch is Natter G, a famous rapper with keenly honed survival instincts. The Creep is set to begin shooting in London this fall. The producers of the original film, Julie Baines and Jason Newmark, are back for the reboot, being produced by Baines' Dan Films and Newmark's Newscope Films. Jonathan Taylor of Dan Films and Laurie Cook of Newscope will also produce. The original Creep cinematographer Danny Cohen and the production designer from the first film, John Frankish are also on board for the new movie. Peter Watson and Gabrielle Stewart will executive produce together with True Brit founder and CEO Zygi Kamasa. HanWay Films, which represented sales on the original film, is handling worldwide sales. The Creep was developed with funding from HanWay's new development fund that helps late-stage projects get over the line. HanWay Film's Nicole Mackey and Katie Ellen negotiated the deal with True Brit Entertainment's Nick Manzi. Best of The Hollywood Reporter 'The Goonies' Cast, Then and Now "A Nutless Monkey Could Do Your Job": From Abusive to Angst-Ridden, 16 Memorable Studio Exec Portrayals in Film and TV The 10 Best Baseball Movies of All Time, Ranked
Perth Now
07-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Perth Now
Rapper Aitch to star in Creep re-imagining
Aitch is set to star in the 'Creep' re-imagining. The 25-year-old rap star will make his acting debut alongside Jasmine Jobson in 'The Creep', a re-imagining of the 2004 cult horror movie, Screen Daily reports. 'Creep' filmmaker Christopher Smith, who is returning to direct the new project, said: "Ever since I finished 'Creep' and released it to the world, I've wanted to return to that story. "I've always felt there was unfinished business. While I've always loved the purity of what I achieved in my first film with Franka Potente and Sean Harris, I know there's a scarier, more evolved film still inside me. "'Creep' resonates deeply with people. No matter what I've done since, it's always 'Creep' that people know me by - and want to talk about." 'Creep' told the story of a woman who was locked in the London Underground overnight, and had to escape a killer living in the sewers below the city. The director admitted that 'The Creep' has been years in the planning. He shared: "I've spent years searching for a story that captures that same raw dread, but nothing has matched the feeling of being lost underground in a city everyone loves. Just below our feet lies a labyrinth steeped in history - a nightmare hidden beneath the surface. It taps into that same primal fear a child feels when they look under the bed before going to sleep. "Now I want to revisit 'Creep' not only as an experienced filmmaker and writer, but also as someone who has lived in London for over 30 years. "I've worked passionately on the script to retain the dread of the original, while enhancing the characters, deepening the humour, and amplifying the action. My goal is to create a film that not only builds on the original but surprises and shocks - intelligently - with a modern twist for a new Gen Z audience." Production work on the film is set to begin in the UK in the autumn. And Gabrielle Stewart, the CEO of HanWay Films, which is helping to finance the movie, is "thrilled" to be involved with the project. Gabrielle said: "When Christopher told us that he wanted to go back to the world of his first feature and revisit the dark web of the London Underground with a brand new horror story, and do it even better, we were excited! "We are thrilled a brand new generation gets to enjoy an adrenaline-fuelled horror in this iconic London setting and be very, very afraid."
