Creeping Death is a 2023 American horror film about a young man and his friends who inadvertently disturb otherworldly deities.
Written, co-produced, directed, edited by and co-starring Matt Sampere based on his 2021 proof of concept short of the same name (watch below). Also produced by Brenda Block, Erika McGowan, Timothy Sampere, Paul Sinacore, Tyler Dane Sutton and Patrick Tuohey.
The Samfear Productions movie also stars Monique Parent, Alan Maxson, Paul Sinacore, Scott Lea, K Cody Hunt, Hunter Kohl, Matt Sampere, Delian Lincourt, Jody Pucello, Ian Brown, Elise Rackemann, Andy Horowitz and Patrick Tuohey.
Plot:
While trying to enjoy a peaceful Halloween with his mother Linda Garner (Monique Parent), Tim (Matt Sampere) is paid a visit by his rambunctious, up-for-anything friends. After reluctantly letting them inside the house he becomes intertwined with the circumstances of their Halloween prankings. One that turns out has broken a sacred tradition kept between humans and otherworldly deities known as the Aos Si…
Blurb:
“A call back to terrors birthed in the mythology, lore and atmospheric dread behind the Halloween traditions based in an ancient Celtic past.”
Reviews:
“While it might not become a staple in your Halloween movie rotation, Creeping Death is still worth a watch for those looking to explore new horror films that celebrate the darker side of the holiday. There’s a lot of potential in Sampere’s concept, and with a bit more polish, it could have been something truly special. As it stands, it’s a fun, if somewhat flawed, love letter to Halloween and the slasher genre.” CineDump
” …often interesting and affecting – and the monster is a nice design, well realised on a budget – but also often murky and literally hard to make out […] The heavy themes of Creeping Death and its overwhelmingly dark, drab look undermine its potential as a thrill ride, even before cynicism sets in and premature embitterment informs character choices made in the last act.” The Kim Newman Web Site
“This movie brings a Scream vibe to the slasher, where there are some fun moments, but it isn’t a comedy. It deals with a cursed creature coming to life on Halloween in search of souls and the group of friends needing to escape. This has the bickering which tests friendships, and a well-crafted creature to hunt them down.” ★★★ Movie Reviews 101
“The film stands as a testament to the power of indie filmmaking, meticulously crafted from the menacing antagonist to the atmospheric setting that perfectly frames this ghostly tale. Offering a unique spin on Halloween horror, Creeping Death is likely to linger in the minds of those who revel in a good scare, providing a fresh lens through which to view the reasons we fear the unseen.” ★★★½ Overly Honest Reviews
“Enjoyed the practical effects- the makeup and character design of the killer was brilliant. Sadly how dark the film made it very hard to see a lot of the key scenes, there was a point I didn’t actually realise one of the characters had been injured because I couldn’t see it. Really enjoyed the music but could have done with being a little quieter.” ★★★ Pixie Mel
“These are the themes at play in Sampere’s film, but unfortunately they are delivered through leaden dialogue and a set-up plagued with the sort of sound issues that suggest a film that was rushed for its première […] it does eventually offer graphic practical effects, stylised Halloween lighting and a striking antagonist…” Projected Figures
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