The rest of the film features Kate, with some newfound underground friends, fighting for her life against the Creep. The Creep is this deformed denizen of the hidden tunnels beneath the city. A forgotten remnant of a forgotten past, he makes his life hunting those who enter his tunnels. But he is much more than that.
Creep does not offer up a neat and tidy history for our murderous villain, and that is part of the charm. There are hints strewn throughout to tell you about him, but you must put them together. Granted, the pieces only tell you a part of his story, the rest is up for speculation, but what is there paints a picture of a more complete bad guy than we should have had any right to expect. I guarantee that by the end of the movie, you will feel empathy for this creature. You will still find him deplorable due to the violent and bloody acts he commits, but you may have a desire to extend a touch of forgiveness his way.
Kate, on the other hand, goes through a transformation of her own. Early on, you probably will not really care for her; I didn't. In addition to the rather tacky fashions that adorn her frame, her attitude seems to be a little highbrow for my taste. However, she more than proves herself as the film moves forward. She discovers a need inside her to recognize fellow humanity. In the end, besides going through a terrible ordeal, she has unlocked something else, a theretofore unseen connection with all levels of humanity.
There are other important characters here. Two of them are played by Paul Rattray and Kelly Scott. They portray a homeless couple, a lovely pair who live in the subway system and go out of their way to try and help Kate, beyond good reason it would seem. Then there is also Vas Blackwood as George, a guy who makes a return appearance later in the film. He is a good character who may come across as not such a good guy, but I think it is just a case of someone freaking out and focusing on themselves first. Logical reaction, considering the circumstance.
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