In 2004, horror transformed thanks toJames Wans’Saw, which began the horribly named “torture porn” era.

And then there was that subway setting, which wasinfluenced directly by theJohn LandisclassicAn American Werewolf in London.

Having a known name is great, but Smith also needed an intriguing setup for his first horror film.

Franka Potente as Kate standing in a subway station in the film Creep.

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In an interview with theBBC, Smith explained that inspiration struck him while sitting on a subway train.

That got him thinking.

And so did a famous horror film.

Blended image showing a bloodied woman with a group of people holding hands in the background.

Image via Dan Films

She has been forgotten, and now she’s trapped and all by herself.

It was the decade of J-horror remakes and found-footage terror: welcome to 2000s horror!

One of the biggest tropes of slashers is that of the final girl.

Kate (Franka Potente) being attacked by the monster in ‘Creep’

Image via Dan Films

If you’ve ever been on a subway, you’ve probably been rude before too.

This is another area whereCreepsets itself apart from the dregs of early 2000s horror.

TheCreepkiller is eventually revealed in all of his disgusting glory.

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If you’re a horror fan, and you’ve missed this one, give it a watch.

Creep(2004) is available to watch on Tubi.

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