London Underground-set horror Creep is being rebooted as The Creep, with director Christopher Smith (Triangle) set to return for a new take on his 2004 cult classic.
Reporting the news earlier today, ScreenDaily also confirms that HanWay Films is launching sales at Cannes, with Jasmine Jobson (Top Boy, Bird), Andy Nyman (Ghost Stories) and UK rapper Aitch set to star, the latter in his film debut.
Set in London’s shadowy underground, the film follows a struggling artist (Jobson) forced to return to her criminal drug-running past. Per ScreenDaily, Nyman plays a captive well-versed in Creep’s nefarious behavior, while Aitch plays Natter G, a famous drill rapper with natural survival instincts.
Creep cinematographer Danny Cohen and production designer John Frankish are also returning.
In a statement, Smith explained his reasons for returning to Creep over 20 years since the British horror's original release:
“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.
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.
Julie Baines and Jason Newmark, producers of the original Creep, return for the UK's Dan Films and Newscope Film, with Jonathan Taylor joining as producer for Dan Films and Laurie Cook for Newscope. Peter Watson and Gabrielle Stewart will executive produce.
Production on The Creep is set to begin in the UK this fall. Look out for updates as we get them!
