The Creep Behind the Camera 2014
"Con Artist, Psychopath, Movie Director."
Step behind the scenes of one of cinema's most infamous train-wreck productions with *The Creep Behind the Camera* (2014), a darkly comedic and surprisingly poignant documentary that peels back the layers of Art 'A.J.
Director: Pete Schuermann
Cast
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Creep Behind the Camera (2014) about?
This documentary uncovers the bizarre true story of Art 'A.J.' Nelson, a flamboyant hustler who posed as a filmmaker to direct the hilariously inept sci-fi B-movie *The Creeping Terror*. As Nelson's web of lies unravels, we meet the crew he tricked, the investors he swindled, and the bizarre legacy he accidentally created.
Who directed The Creep Behind the Camera?
The film was directed by Pete Schuermann, who masterfully balances humor and pathos while dissecting the myth and reality of Nelson's chaotic vision.
Who stars in The Creep Behind the Camera?
The documentary features interviews and insights from Josh Phillips, Jodi Lynn Thomas, Bill LeVasseur, Laurel Harris, and Mark Lee, who share their firsthand experiences working with the enigmatic Art 'A.J.' Nelson.
Is The Creep Behind the Camera (2014) worth watching?
For fans of quirky film history and cautionary tales, *The Creep Behind the Camera* is a must-watch—it's equal parts hilarious and unsettling, offering a fresh lens on the cult-classic *The Creeping Terror*. Though it doesn't hold back on Nelson's deceit, his larger-than-life personality keeps the story oddly compelling and impossible to look away from.
How long is The Creep Behind the Camera?
The runtime is 111 minutes, giving plenty of time to explore Nelson's audacious con and the chaotic shoot that followed.
About The Creep Behind the Camera (2014) — The wild true story of how a fraud turned a sci-fi flop into cult legend
Step behind the scenes of one of cinema's most infamous train-wreck productions with *The Creep Behind the Camera* (2014), a darkly comedic and surprisingly poignant documentary that peels back the layers of Art 'A.J.' Nelson—alias Vic Savage—the fast-talking con artist who talked his way into directing the notoriously bad sci-fi B-movie *The Creeping Terror*.
Directed by Pete Schuermann, this offbeat blend of comedy, drama, and historical dissection follows a ragtag team of aspiring filmmakers as they're drawn into Nelson's chaotic orbit, discovering too late that their director's real talent isn't moviemaking—it's manipulation. With a tone that oscillates between farce and forensic analysis, the film captures the fever dream of low-budget cinema in the 1960s, where ambition meets delusion and a single charismatic liar can hijack an entire project.