Jeepers Creepers

2001, Mystery & thriller/Horror, 1h 29m

114 Reviews 250,000+ Ratings

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Jeepers Creepers has a promising start. Unfortunately, the tension and suspense quickly deflates into genre cliches as movie goes on. Read critic reviews

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Movie Info

After making a horrific discovery in the basement of an old abandoned church, Trish (Gina Philips) and her brother Darry (Justin Long) watch their routine road trip home from college turn into a heart-stopping race for their lives. They find themselves the chosen prey of an indestructible force that relentlessly pursues them and gives a new and chilling meaning to the old song "Jeepers Creepers."
  • Rating:
    R (Language|Brief Nudity|Terror Gore|Terror/Violence)
  • Genre:
    Mystery & thriller, Horror
  • Original Language:
    English
  • Director:
    Victor Salva
  • Producer:
    Barry Opper, Tom Luse
  • Writer:
    Victor Salva
  • Release Date (Theaters):
     wide
  • Release Date (Streaming):
  • Box Office (Gross USA):
    $37.9M
  • Runtime:
  • Distributor:
    United Artists
  • Sound Mix:
    Dolby SR, DTS, Dolby Stereo, Surround, Dolby A, Dolby Digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    Flat (1.85:1)

Cast & Crew

Gina Philips
Patricia 'Trish' Jenner
Justin Long
Darry
Jonathan Breck
The Creeper
Patricia Belcher
Jezelle Gay Hartman
Brandon Smith
Sergeant Davis Tubbs
Eileen Brennan
The Cat Lady
Peggy Sheffield
Waitress Beverly
Jeffrey William Evans
Restaurant Manager
Patrick Cherry
Binky Plutzker
Jon Beshara
Officer Robert Gideon
Avis-Marie Barnes
Officer Natasha Weston
Steven Raulerson
Cellblock Officer
Tom Tarantini
Austin McCoy
Will Hasenzahl
Officer with Hole in Chest
Kim Kahana
Camper Driver
Chris Shepardson
Dying Boy
Victor Salva
Director
Victor Salva
Writer
Barry Opper
Producer
Tom Luse
Producer
Francis Ford Coppola
Executive Producer
Linda Reisman
Executive Producer
Willi Bär
Executive Producer
Mario Ohoven
Executive Producer
Eberhard Kayser
Executive Producer
Don E. Fauntleroy
Cinematography
Steven Legler
Production Design
Ed Marx
Film Editing
Bennett Salvay
Original Music
J. Todd Harris
Co-Producer
Brian Penikas
Makeup Artist
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Critic Reviews for Jeepers Creepers

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Audience Reviews for Jeepers Creepers

  • May 22, 2015
    Not only is Jeepers Creepers a well made horror film, it also features an extremely strong and unforgettable presence in its menacing demon antagonist - probably one of the most frightening spectres I have actually seen in the horror genre, its also notable for spawning an equally as enjoyable sequel which is even rarer to find in contemporary horror. Foetal Justin Long is great as a student who along with his sister attracts the attention of a mysterious serial killer on a long and "haunted" stretch of country highway. Whilst it has its fair share of typical horror tropes, the film is wildly more intelligent that it would wish to admit and the performances are committed, three-dimensional and easy to root for from the other side of the screen. Many have said that the ending seems "rushed", but in my opinion it's harshness isn't crude but realistically blunt and realistic... at least as realistic anything can be in a film called Jeepers Creepers.
    Harry W Super Reviewer
  • Mar 14, 2015
    An under-appreciated horror piece from my formative years, best watched going in with no clue what you are in for.
    Gimly M Super Reviewer
  • Jun 01, 2013
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  • Jan 15, 2012
    Great first half but its ruined a bit when we see the villain.
    Adam M Super Reviewer
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