In this episode of Season of the Glitch, host Kelley and guest Annie get deep into 'Creep,' not the Radiohead song, not the TLC song, but the 2014 low key found footage horror masterpiece. They get into its themes of toxic masculinity, the influence of technology on personal connections, and the complexities of character dynamics. They share an extra dose of personal anecdotes, mixing it up about real life creeps, birth order, My Dinner with Andre, and sewer clowns. They analyze Creep's found footage style, and discuss the psychological tension that arises from the characters' interactions. The conversation highlights the film's humor amidst its darker themes and sets the stage for next week's talk about the sequel.
Chapters
00:00 Reconnecting Through the Glitch
02:23 Exploring Horror and Cult Classics
05:10 Personal Stories and Creepy Encounters
08:12 The Complexity of Relationships
10:51 Creep: A Deep Dive into Toxic Masculinity
19:33 Character Dynamics in Creep
28:22 The Art of Manipulation
37:32 The Journey into the Unknown
43:23 Childhood Trauma and Manipulation
46:17 Emotional Manipulation and Overplanning
50:03 The Tension of Financial Dependency
51:31 Confessions and Disturbing Revelations
54:18 The Sister's Warning and Escalation of Threats
58:53 Joseph's Disturbing Gifts and Psychological Games
01:01:15 The Meeting by the Lake: A Dangerous Encounter
01:08:48 The Climactic Sacrifice and Final Confrontation
01:24:18 Reflections on the Film's Themes and Character Dynamics
