Josef (played by Mark Duplass) is a protagonist in Creep.
A terminally ill client who hires Aaron to film a video diary for his unborn child. Revealed to be a manipulative stalker and serial killer who fabricates his life story, sexually assaults his sister Angela, and eventually murders Aaron. He collects DVDs of his victims and adopts a new identity after each kill. Aaron Franklin (played by Patrick Brice) is a protagonist in Creep.
A cash-strapped videographer hired by Josef to record a video diary. Becomes increasingly unsettled by Josef's erratic and deceptive behavior. Attempts to flee multiple times, investigates Josef's past, and ultimately falls victim to Josef's violent scheme after being lured to a lake. Angela (played by Katie Aselton) appears in Creep.
Initially claimed to be Josef's pregnant wife, but later revealed by phone to actually be Josef's sister. She warns Aaron to escape Josef's manipulation and violence.
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Characters
Josef
(played by Mark Duplass) — protagonist
A terminally ill client who hires Aaron to film a video diary for his unborn child. Revealed to be a manipulative stalker and serial killer who fabricates his life story, sexually assaults his sister...
Aaron Franklin
(played by Patrick Brice) — protagonist
A cash-strapped videographer hired by Josef to record a video diary. Becomes increasingly unsettled by Josef's erratic and deceptive behavior. Attempts to flee multiple times, investigates Josef's pas...
Angela
(played by Katie Aselton) — supporting
Initially claimed to be Josef's pregnant wife, but later revealed by phone to actually be Josef's sister. She warns Aaron to escape Josef's manipulation and violence.
Key Relationships
Aaron Franklin → Aaron Franklin
(Narrative Final Victim)
Josef → Josef
(Meta Masked Identity)
Angela → Aaron Franklin
(Alliance Ally)
Josef → Angela
(Family Brother)
Josef → Aaron Franklin
(Professional Employer)
Story Analysis
A videographer accepts a job to film a dying man, only to discover he is the target of a calculated psychological hunt.
