Yeah, I should've said disturbing rather than creepy. But I think even though they use the same mechanics, SH is more genuinely disturbing - I think Resident Evil was more about the survival part of survival horror. RE strikes me as a B-Movie turned video game. Gory and fun, but with no real depth.
I did enjoy the first era of Resident Evil games. Even though they were clunky, having to deal with stuff like ammo conservation always appeals to me in games. I want a zombie game that focused on survival as much as killing zombies. Setting up a safehouse, scavenging for supplies, helping or exploiting other survivors. Maybe we'll get one eventually.