Content Advisory: Death/harm to Child, Self-injurious behavior, Racism, Terminal Illness
Creepy Bits Season 2 is a 10-episode chilling horror collection created by David J. Fernandes, that delves deep into the unknown, drawing inspiration from contemporary issues and venturing into uncharted territories of fear.
Creepy Bits Season 2, Episode 1: The Massacurra Man – Directed by Adrian Bobb
Hitman Jamie targets Leslie, the unassuming owner of a cheap roadside attraction full of exotic monster sculptures from around the world. But, much to Jamie’s surprise, Leslie turns out to be a far tougher foe than he bargained for.
Creepy Bits Season 2 kicks off with this supernatural horror tale directed by Adrian Bobb, which is also the most visually impressive, comparable to Sin City. This short sets off the Twilight Zone-esque nature of this series off with a bang.
4.0 out of 5.0 starsCreepy Bits Season 2, Episode 2: Bonded – Directed by Ashlea Wessel
Jeremy and his son, Charlie, arrive at a remote cabin in hopes of finding common ground, but increasingly strange occurrences reveal that they may be more connected than they know.
The supernatural horror of Bonded arguably has probably the most unexpected twist of Creepy Bits Season 2. Also, I’m happy that the cute dog Bucky escapes unharmed.
4.0 out of 5.0 starsCreepy Bits Season 2, Episode 3: Hors d’Oeuvre – Directed by David J. Fernandes
Vicky is enjoying some downtime on her houseboat when she’s interrupted by strange noises from below. Is it a fish, an otter, or something much more sinister? Vicky must gather her wits and face her deepest fears to discover the truth.
The common element of showrunner David J. Fernandes’ directorial contributions to Creepy Bits Season 2 is the inclusion of CGI monsters. Hors d’Oeuvre is the slightly better looking of the two, even though the creature’s intentions are a bit too vague, unless you have been watching closely.
3.5 out of 5.0 starsCreepy Bits Season 2, Episode 4: Black Empanadas – Directed by Sid Zanforlin
Lucia and Fernando move to a small Ontario town with the dream of opening a thriving empanada bakery, only to find the locals less than welcoming. With the help of a ghostly ancestor, they craft a new, supernatural recipe that could win over the town—or curse them forever.
I would argue that the theme of Black Empanadas is “reverse gentrification.” This includes a cameo by Ry Barrett as an irate customer of the former latte shop, who gets exactly what he deserves.
4.0 out of 5.0 starsCreepy Bits Season 2, Episode 5: Route 17 – Directed by Kelly Paoli
Ride-share driver Miles takes Nina to her destination in a remote part of the woods, but as they approach their destination, it appears they may both have ulterior motives.
Route 17 is a clever Twilight Zone-style tale that plays with viewer expectation. Let’s just say that the extremely creepy (and pervy) driver gets what’s coming to him.
4.0 out of 5.0 starsCreepy Bits Season 2, Episode 6: Wretch – Directed by Sid Zanforlin
Unhappy small-town boys Mani and Anton dare each other to spend three nights in an abandoned warehouse, but when an ancient demon is awakened, Anton must decide whether to fight back and save Mani, or save himself.
Wretch is arguably the weakest episode of Creepy Bits Season 2, with the threat being difficult to decipher. The short also gives the argument that perhaps selfishly running for your life is probably the better route to take.
Creepy Bits Season 2, Episode 7: Leave No Trace – Directed by David J. Fernandes
Bro-dude litterbug Matt proposes to his influencer girlfriend Sarah in the middle of the wilderness, only to be interrupted by the discovery that nature itself is coming to life, and doesn’t seem too keen on visitors.
Despite having CGI rock monster effects that look like they come from a cheap video game, Leave No Trace ends up being the goriest short of Creepy Bits Season 2. This includes the final ironic sight gag.
3.5 out of 5.0 starsCreepy Bits Season 2, Episode 8: Below – Directed by Adrian Bobb
Yara and her son Zach attempt to fulfill her father’s final wishes by spreading his ashes into a lake the family once owned. But their bonding is interrupted when the dark history of the area refuses to stay submerged.
This is probably the saddest of the episodes of Creepy Bits Season 2, since the plot involves paying for the sins of the father. However, there’s some impressive underwater creature effects.
4.0 out of 5.0 starsCreepy Bits Season 2, Episode 9: Horticulture for Beginners – Directed by Kelly Paoli
A tour guide leads an eager troupe of horticulture enthusiasts into the dark depths of a forest to witness a rare species of flora, but when strange noises interrupt the outing, the group wonders if they might also get a glimpse of the mythological creature that brought the flowers there.
The best twists of Creepy Bits Season 2 involve an ironic revelation, which is indeed the case for Horticulture for Beginners. Still trying to wrap my mind around the secret of the flowers.
3.5 out of 5.0 starsCreepy Bits Season 2, Episode 10: Last Sonata – Directed by Ashlea Wessel
Emilie, a celebrated cellist with a terminal illness, moves into a secluded house to finish her opus in peace, but the more she tries to shut herself away from the world, the more she finds herself haunted by powerful, enigmatic forces.
The final episode of Creepy Bits Season 2 is also the longest, structured through the moments of the titular Last Sonata. Despite a moment involving the opening up of one’s chest cavity, Last Sonata is ultimately a more fantastical than horrifying conclusion to Creepy Bits Season 2.
4.0 out of 5.0 stars