Film

Jeepers Creepers

Name: Jeepers Creepers
Genre: Horror, Mystery
Released: 2001
Cast: Gina Philips, Justin Long, Jonathan Breck, Patricia Belcher, Eileen Brennan

Jeepers Creepers is a lean creature-feature that trades mythology for raw dread. A mysterious, unkillable thing hunts two teenagers across a rural landscape with methodical, unstoppable purpose. It's tense and mean-spirited in the best way—more interested in pursuing you than explaining itself. Perfect if you want horror that doesn't blink and doesn't explain.

TMDb rating

3.3

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