Jeepers Creepers (2001)

A brother and sister driving home through isolated countryside for spring break encounter a flesh-eating creature which is in the midst of its ritualistic eating spree.

Director:

Victor Salva

Writer:

Victor Salva

Stars:

Gina Philips, Justin Long, Jonathan Breck

5 wins & 7 nominations.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Gina Philips	...	Trish
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	...	Manager
Patrick Cherry	...	Binky
Jon Beshara	...	Trooper Gideon
Avis-Marie Barnes	...	Trooper Weston
Steve Raulerson	...	Cellblock Officer (as Steven Raulerson)
Tom Tarantini	...	Roach
William Haze	...	Officer with Hole in Chest (as William Hasenzahl)
Kim Kahana	...	Camper Driver

Storyline

On their way back home during the spring break, Darry and Patricia Jenner witness a mysterious person dumping something down a tunnel. Deciding to discover what was dumped down there, Darry discovers a huge disturbing hideout full of modified bodies. Darry and Patricia set off to get help, unaware that the individual is now aware of who has been down the tunnel. Darry and Patricia soon realizes that their pursuer is not just a mysterious person, but something even more horrifying, who has more in store than they could possibly imagine.

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Plot Keywords:

demon | record player | wings | breasts | eaten alive | 

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Taglines:

You'll never close your eyes again.

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Genres:

Horror | Mystery

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for terror violence/gore, language and brief nudity

Did You Know?

Trivia

Despite being portrayed as a college student, Gina Philips was actually 30 years old at the time of filming.

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Goofs

(at around 1h 19 mins) The Creeper's contact lenses can be seen in close-ups during the final confrontation.

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Quotes

Darry: We pounded it to dust. We watched it blow the fuck away.
Jezelle Gay Hartman: I think it's eaten too many hearts, for its own to ever stop!

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Crazy Credits

The creepy scared music of "Hush, Hush, Hush Here Comes the Bogey Man" plays throughout during the first half of the closing credits.

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Alternate Versions

The UK DVD release omits Darry's screams at the end to secure a 15 rating (though they are audible on the director's commentary track). However the US DVD remains uncut and Darry's screams can clearly be heard in the film.

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Connections

Referenced in Scream: The TV Series: Jeepers Creepers (2016)

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Soundtracks

Counting the Hours
Written by John Howie, Jr. and Tift Merritt
Performed by The Two Dollar Pistols with Tift Merritt
Courtesy of Yep Roc Records
By Arrangement with Ocean Park Music Group

User Reviews

Lighten up people

I've been reading the reviews for this film and have found myself sighing continually. Why? Because too many people take films like this far too literally. Like the reviewer who questions the characters decision to go back to the church. Hello, this is a horror film and if they weren't stupid we wouldn't have a movie. What were you expecting? Kubrick? Jeepers Creepers does exactly what it says on the tin. It's creepy, it's silly, and, if you can get over yourselves for a minute, lots of fun. Leave your brain at the door and have fun.

Niz

Details

Official Sites:

Official Facebook Official site

Country:

USA Germany

Language:

English

Release Date:

31 August 2001 (USA)

Also Known As:

Here Comes the Boogeyman

Filming Locations:

15150 NW Gainesville Road, Reddick, Florida, USA

Box Office

Budget:

$10,000,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend USA:

$13,106,108, 2 September 2001

Gross USA:

$37,904,175

Cumulative Worldwide Gross:

$59,371,303

Company Credits

Production Co:

United Artists, American Zoetrope, Cinerenta-Cinebeta

Technical Specs

Runtime:

90 min

Sound Mix:

DTS Dolby Digital SDDS

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1