Jeepers Creepers

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Overview

Writer/director Victor Salva returns to his horror roots with this teen-slasher genre flick, one of several 2001 films produced by Francis Ford Coppola's American Zoetrope studio. Gina Philips and Justin Long are siblings Trish and Darry, road tripping home from college across the U.S. and bickering all the way. Menaced by a truck on the highway, the travelers encounter the same vehicle later, and what they believe is a man dumping a human body into a drainage pipe. Investigating, Darry and Trish become the ...
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Overview

Writer/director Victor Salva returns to his horror roots with this teen-slasher genre flick, one of several 2001 films produced by Francis Ford Coppola's American Zoetrope studio. Gina Philips and Justin Long are siblings Trish and Darry, road tripping home from college across the U.S. and bickering all the way. Menaced by a truck on the highway, the travelers encounter the same vehicle later, and what they believe is a man dumping a human body into a drainage pipe. Investigating, Darry and Trish become the intended prey of an indestructible, supernatural creature hell-bent on eating them, a murderous local myth that is proving to be all too real. As they attempt to escape their bloodthirsty pursuer, the pair discovers that even the local police station is no refuge; they also receive some advice from a knowledgeable psychic Patricia Belcher. Jeepers Creepers co-stars Eileen Brennan.
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Special Features

Audio Commentary by Director Victor Salva; Behind the Peepers - The Making of Jeeper Creepers; Deleted & Extended Scenes; Photo Gallery - "Last Looks"; Original Theatrical Trailer
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Editorial Reviews

Barnes & Noble - R.J. Wafer
Though slick and self-assured in its delivery, Jeepers Creepers opts for genuine monster-movie scares over the self-referential humor of recent teen flicks. A brother and sister, Darryl Justin Long and Trish Gina Philips, take the long way home for Spring Break, and their car breaks down on a long country road with a storied and horrific past: More than 20 years ago, a young couple came to a mysterious and terrible end here, as evidenced by the wreckage of their car and the boy's decapitated body -- neither the girl nor the boy's head were ever found. Before long, Darryl and Trish find themselves mired in a struggle for life and limb -- literally -- against the Creeper Jonathan Breck, a sinister monster who needs his victims' body parts in order to regenerate his own. Setting itself apart from the late-'90s tongue-in-cheek horror of Scream and its peers, Jeepers Creepers plunges into the 21st century with a straightforward nightmare premise and simple cinematic mechanics -- run or die! Atmospherically directed by Victor Salva, the film makes up for its occasionally implausible plotting with a never-ending air of dread, the kind of suspense that horror fans crave. The cast of fresh faces leaves the floor open for the film's real stars, the Creeper and some expert makeup effects.
All Movie Guide - Michael Hastings
Writer/director Victor Salva's genre offering proves more effective than the standard turn-of-the-century teen horror flick, in large part due to its respect for such essential -- but usually ignored -- elements as suspense, pacing, and atmosphere. Jeepers Creepers forgoes the jokey self-referentiality of the Scream series and the nihilistic, gore-for-gore's-sake quality of, say, Final Destination for a more straightforward approach, and -- at least in his film's first hour -- the choice pays off in a big way. As bickering but devoted siblings terrorized by an inhuman creature, Gina Philips and Justin Long have a natural, believable chemistry, which is particularly helpful when the script veers into some of its more ridiculous conceits. If anything, Salva is too enamored with horror conventions: In the last act, he's determined to throw in psychics, police squad showdowns, and even a few allusions to Quasimodo and The Phantom of the Opera. But for the most part, the script keeps it simple, and thanks to ace cinematography and editing, Jeepers Creepers provides an ample supply of economically presented cheap thrills.
Fangoria - Michael Gingold
The film's lack of self-reflexive humor is refreshing for the teen horror subgenre, and Salva is to be commended for his commitment to a straightforward scare scenario.

The film's lack of self-reflexive humor is refreshing for the teen horror subgenre, and Salva is to be commended for his commitment to a straightforward scare scenario.
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Product Details

  • Release Date: 9/11/2012
  • UPC: 883904268338
  • Original Release: 2001

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  • Source: Mgm (Video & Dvd)
  • Presentation: Wide Screen / Subtitled / Dubbed
  • Sound: DTS 5.1-Channel Surround Sound, Dolby AC-3 Surround Sound
  • Time: 1:30:00
  • Format: Blu-ray
  • Sales rank: 23,328

Cast & Crew

Performance Credits
Gina Philips Trish
Justin Long Darry
Jonathan Breck The Creeper
Patricia Belcher Jezelle Gay Hartman
Brandon Smith Sgt. Davis Tubbs
Eileen Brennan The Cat Lady
Technical Credits
Victor Salva Director, Screenwriter
Willi Baer Executive Producer
Francis Ford Coppola Executive Producer
Don E. Fauntleroy Cinematographer
J. Todd Harris Co-producer
Eberhard Kayser Executive Producer
Steven G. Legler Production Designer
Tom Luse Producer
Ed Marx Editor
Jeff Moldovan Stunts
Mario Ohoven Executive Producer
Barry Opper Producer
Linda Reisman Executive Producer
Bennett Salvay Score Composer
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Customer Reviews

Average Rating 4
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  • Posted October 1, 2010

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    I Also Recommend:

    Phantoms
    Condemned: Criminal Origins
    The Shining
    Dead Space
    The Thing

    Great horror flick:)

    I know 4 stars might seem insulting to a movie so original for being a creature feature, but to be honest, I think we could've done without seeing Mr. Jeepers. The first half of the movie scared the crap out of me (and my mom) for that matter and she thinks horror movies are all cheesy. As for the second movie I'd have given it 3 stars for being a lot more of a generic monster movie. Below are movies, games and books that will have you biting your nails.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted October 1, 2010

    I Also Recommend:

    Jeepers Creepers 2

    Jeepers Creepers - IMO a pretty good horror movie

    From what I remembered of the trailer to the movie when it first came out, I saw the two main characters in the car as they were looking at the creeper who just stood in the middle of the road without his hat. I liked it and thought it was a good horror movie. A favorite for me except well the ending I guess. This is the story of a brother and sister name Darryl and Trish driving on the road heading home. They drive by a church and see someone throwing something down a hole and just drive off while unsure of what they thought they saw. When that person drives away, Darryl and Trish go back since Darryl wants to know what could be down there. Once they do they're never the same again and find themselves being followed by a creature known as the Creeper. The design and look for the creeper was interesting. Had a western look going on. I liked how this time you don't have a couple but a brother and sister. I don't know but I find that in most of the horror movies its always a couple as the main characters or the girl that's the main character. Maybe its just me? In this movie its a little different I guess. The first time I watched the film I was a little surprised by the ending. Glad the film didn't have too much gore and other things. Nowadays horror movies are all about the gore and etc. Sometimes it can be annoying and distracting. Anyway, the story I thought was good. Some scares here and there. If you like scary movies and or suspense movies then I recommend you see this. Now the sequel well....

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  • Posted October 1, 2010

    Great Piece of Horror and Film-making

    The genre of horror comes in many forms-slasher, psychological, suspense and thriller. This overlooked movie by Victor Salva contains all those elements. It has a great story, excellent character development and some of the scariest scenes you will ever see...not much gore, just bitting your fingernails suspense. The movie is beautifully filmed, which creates the entire atmosphere and mood.

    I watch this movie at least weekly, and this is something I do not do with most movies I own, but this one is just so well done, for what it is.

    Side note: While this is excellent in everyway, the sequel is very much a let down...unless you wish to see many shirtless teenage boys.

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  • Posted October 1, 2010

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    SCARY!

    If you like scary, horror films then this movie is for you. The first Jeepers Creepers movie is the scariest. I've seen this movie at least a hundred times and I still get the chills. A must have in your movie collection.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted October 1, 2010

    I liked it!

    I am a connoisseur of scary movies, and I really enjoyed this one. It is genuinely creepy, with comic undertones. I was compelled to see the sequel "Jeepers Creepers II" after seeing the first one. They were both good.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted October 1, 2010

    Not reccomended

    I thought this movie was absolutely horrible. It started off good with a suspenseful beginning, but it got so unrealistic. I mean the monster is made up of other peoples body parts and he just goes around killing everyone, yeah right. It didn't even have a good ending so I would definetly not watch it if I were you.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted October 1, 2010

    Good I guess if ya like this kind of thing

    it was good i was kinda scared to see it but when i did there was really only one scary part the beggining and i guess mabey the end but i really didn't even think it was gonna end you couldn't tell it was gonna end you would think it would be longer i liked the second one better see that one not this one unless you really wanna see it:-(

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  • Anonymous

    Posted October 1, 2010

    Jeepers Creepers

    I liked this one and the Creeper did look creepy especially near the end how they revealed him in his other stage form thing with wings and well the movie is interesting and is better than the sequel Jeepers Creepers 2. Wonder what the third (prequel) would be like.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted October 1, 2010

    very good

    this movie was good in my opinion. but the more the movie went on, the more dull it started to get. so overall, its a very good movie but lets you down the more the movie goes on. I still think its worth a check though.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted October 1, 2010

    Great!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    I loved it. The beginning was halarious and the end was creepy when the Creeper looked through Darry's eye! It was sad to see such a cute person die! I would give this movie two thumbs up!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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  • Anonymous

    Posted October 1, 2010

    Horror to it's upmost Wes Craven type ability.

    The Movie was great. It sent chills down your spine, especially the part when they saw him dump the sheets down the drain pipe. The Barnes and Noble explanation was totally screwed up. Their car didn't break down. And it was the girl that lost her head,not the guy you freakin' morons.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted October 1, 2010

    Scared the Jeepers outta me!

    I loved the brother and sister banter in this movie. Very real. Their acting coupled with the ''what's around the corner'' thriller scenes kept me riveted, drawing me to watch it over and over and over. JC2 is coming out soon.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted October 1, 2010

    a new terror

    this movie was so good. it was so different from all the movies that are all the same.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted October 1, 2010

    THE WORST OF THE MOVIE OF THE CENTURY!!!!!

    This was the worst movie I have ever seen in my life. What a piece of the junk from beginning to the very end. I can't believe they wasted money and time to create this movie. There wasn't much of a storyline to follow. In the beginning it was supposed to be a serial killer then it becomes some weird monster later on. Talk about not making up you mind on what a movie should be about. I don't understand how anyone rated this as being a good movie!!! If I had a choice this movie would be a zero instead of a star b/c it doesn't even deserve that. If you want to watch a really good horror movie don't watch this one.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted October 1, 2010

    WORST MOVIE OF ALL TIME!!!

    If I could rate this a zero I probably would. There was a lot of bad acting and the story didn't make sense at all. Please do not waste you time to watch this movie because it was horrible. There are so many other examples of good horror movies so do not watch this one.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted October 1, 2010

    Boring!!!

    Okay, at first, it was a good movie... But seriously, the stuff at the end?? With the flying and everything?? COME ON!! What in the world was that all about? The movie started off very well, but in order to succeed, you have to end if off well. I've been a fan of horror for many years, this one just didn't cut it.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted October 1, 2010

    Scary, Creepy and a real Thriller

    This movie is awsome to me. When me and my friends went to see this movie we were scared to death . When my friend slept over my house we capt on trying to dosomething to get our minds of the movie. But we couldn't sleep wee thought the creeper was going to eat us. We are looking foward to jeepers creepers 2.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted October 1, 2010

    ONE WORD **CREEPY

    JEEPERS CREEPERS IS A MODERN HORROR CLASSIC! A MUST SEE FOR ANY HORROR FAN!YOU WILL BE GLUED TO THE SCREEN FROM THE START.SOMETHING ABOUT THIS MOVIE THAT SEPERATES THIS ONE FROM ALL THE REST!!!!

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  • Anonymous

    Posted October 1, 2010

    So scary and cool!!!

    Such a good movie! was very scary and very wild and crazy. it has this thing that keeps your eyes on the screen at all times! this is 1 of the best movies i have ever seen!

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  • Anonymous

    Posted October 1, 2010

    SCARY!!!

    One movie that will scare the hell out of you. Watch it alone in the dark!

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