‘Con artist. Psychopath. Monster movie maker.’
The Creep Behind the Camera is a 2014 docu-drama about the making of The Creeping Terror and its con-man director Art “A.J.” Nelson/Vic Savage.
Written and directed by Pete Schuermann. The Slithering Carpets production stars Josh Phillips, Jodi Lynn Thomas and Bill LeVasseur.
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Reviews:
“The Creep Behind the Camera is almost too outlandish to be true, but firsthand accounts are included to verify it. Granted, the real Nelson is not present to defend himself, and it’s likely that some liberties were taken for the sake of dramatization. It’s often humorous, occasionally uncomfortable, but never dull – even if, at 109 minutes, it’s a little longer than it needs to be.” Broke Horror Fan
“It seems Nelson truly was the monster after all if this film and the testimonies of the cast are accurate. Either way, this is a thorough and convincing piece of behind the scenes cinema, vividly portraying the dark side of the pursuit of fame.” Ain’t It Cool News
“I’m not sure I remember the last time a movie made me laugh so hard one moment then chilled me to my core seconds later. Anyone that has an interest in the seedy underbelly of Hollywood would be well served by The Creep Behind the Camera.” All Things Horror
“The Creep Behind the Camera is a well-intentioned and engrossing project that wears some warts stemming from mixed messages, non-sequiturs, spurious “facts,” and the need for one more coat of polish to tidy its tone together. Nevertheless, the film is a docudrama of high interest for bad movie buffs.” Culture Crypt
” …when it comes to the portrayal of Art Nelson, Josh Phillips is all psychotic bully/drug addict and nothing more. It is a caricatured performance that conveys certain aspects of what Nelson’s character is said to have been.” Moria
“Schuermann’s balance between documentary and docudrama is pitch-perfect, making The Creep Behind the Camera not only engrossing but thoroughly entertaining.” August Ragone, Famous Monsters of Filmland
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On September 12, 2017, Synapse Films released the film on Blu-ray on a double-bill with The Creep Behind the Camera, a 2014 docu-drama about its infamous director, ‘Vic Savage’.
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All-new 2K scan of The Creeping Terror (Blu-ray Exclusive)
Audio Commentary with Director Pete Schuermann, Producer Nancy Theken and stars Josh Phillips and Jodi Lynn Thomas
The Making of The Creep Behind the Camera
How to Build a Carpet Monster
Breaking Down Art’s Death Scene
Monster Movie Homages
“One Mick to Another” with Byrd Holland & Allan Silliphant
Deleted Scenes
Alternate Ending
Screamfest Black Carpet Q&A with Frank Conniff
The Creep Behind The Camera Original Theatrical Trailer
The Creeping Terror Screamfest Promotional Trailer
