Jeepers Creepers

United Artists | Release Date: August 31, 2001

5.8	USER SCORE Mixed or average reviews based on 300 Ratings

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RikiegeJan 12, 2013

Terrifying. Will make you jump out of your seat. You scare. You will die of fear.

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RickyM.Oct 18, 2009

An instant horror classic one of the best of its kind Creepy intelligent suspenseful and scary a refreshing story as well.

1 of 1 users found this helpful

cameronmorewoodNov 12, 2012

The first half is Psycho-caliber suspense, but once the Creeper begins rearing his head regularly, we know what's coming, and are a lot less scared, which is where Creepers goes wrong. Somehow, though, I was still satisfied- which I can onlyThe first half is Psycho-caliber suspense, but once the Creeper begins rearing his head regularly, we know what's coming, and are a lot less scared, which is where Creepers goes wrong. Somehow, though, I was still satisfied- which I can only attribute to the stellar start.… Expand

1 of 1 users found this helpful10

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survivorfan989Feb 25, 2013

One of the first Horror films from the 2000's that really stood-out from the bunch, and it gave us an even better sequel in my opinion, but here's where it all began We only follow two main characters, bro/sis duo Darryl Trish but they workOne of the first Horror films from the 2000's that really stood-out from the bunch, and it gave us an even better sequel in my opinion, but here's where it all began We only follow two main characters, bro/sis duo Darryl Trish but they work well together and are great characters. It's slow paced but when the action picks up it doesn't die down! A little corny here and there but for a Horror film you need to expect that, but Horror buff's have generally favoured this enjoyable flick!… Expand

1 of 1 users found this helpful10

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Meth-dudeDec 22, 2015

That movie was surprisingly good.The acting was not bad,the movie was suspenseful and the characters were likeable.Sure there was a few plot holes here and there and the CGI effects were bad but the practical effects were really good and theThat movie was surprisingly good.The acting was not bad,the movie was suspenseful and the characters were likeable.Sure there was a few plot holes here and there and the CGI effects were bad but the practical effects were really good and the movie was entertaining.… Expand

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Ali_RazaMar 19, 2016

10/10 Man this movie scared the **** outta me!,victor salva did a great plus the 2nd movie is one of my favorite off all time!! however the first one was scary tho!,but i like the 2nd one! hope the 3rd one is good as the previous 2 movies.

1 of 1 users found this helpful10

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horcrux2007Jan 8, 2015

This was recommended to me by countless people, and I saw it on Netflix, so I gave it a go. This movie wasn't even close to being scary, which was kinda disappointing, but I thought it had a cool villain and storyline, and it was just anThis was recommended to me by countless people, and I saw it on Netflix, so I gave it a go. This movie wasn't even close to being scary, which was kinda disappointing, but I thought it had a cool villain and storyline, and it was just an extremely entertaining movie. It had some plot issues, but this movie was still really fun to watch.… Expand

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Vyper23May 7, 2016

The most underrated movie.Yes, it was somewhat odd, but it felt like a quirky movie rather than odd crap. I don't care what others say, and I generally agree with user rating, but I liked the atmosphere of this movie, it was enjoyable. If theThe most underrated movie.Yes, it was somewhat odd, but it felt like a quirky movie rather than odd crap. I don't care what others say, and I generally agree with user rating, but I liked the atmosphere of this movie, it was enjoyable. If the rating is for the technical aspect, ok, I can understand it, but the product was enjoyable and memorable, really, that's all I have to say. And I don't understand the antagonist criticism either, he looks way better than those creatures from the movie Avatar.… Expand

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pkarapan77Oct 20, 2013

Excellent movie. About as close as you can get to a "classic spook" movie. While perhaps not as "sophisticated" as some horror fans may expect, the movie is truly creepy all the way through.

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TheQuietGamerOct 11, 2018

There is a vein of self-awareness running through Jeepers Creepers that makes some of the sillier stuff in it easier to swallow. Like how the Creeper dances over a moving car as if it's in a Japanese martial art movie or Justin Long'sThere is a vein of self-awareness running through Jeepers Creepers that makes some of the sillier stuff in it easier to swallow. Like how the Creeper dances over a moving car as if it's in a Japanese martial art movie or Justin Long's stupefied looks of sheer terror that are quite amusing to behold. You can tell real-life monster Victor Salva knows his horror movies. There are knowing winks to genre trappings and some clever spins on typically frustrating plot-devices that make them noticeably less irritating. Such as managing to make the two protagonist's misguided exploration of events they could easily have walked away from safely feel much less stupid because of their altruistic motives.

This feels a lot like a Stephen King story. More so than some of the actual adaptations of his work. We get some well-drawn characters, a unique threat in a great setting, and one psychic old lady. Gina Philips and Justin Long make believable siblings thanks to some excellent back-and-forth banter. Their conversations about parents and relationship trouble back at school makes them feel like real people and not your typical horror fodder. Every gruesome new detail revealed about it's sickening antagonist makes it all the more distinctive and intriguing.

The movie is never frightening though. As original and demented as it's title creature is in behavior and motive, it's appearance simply isn't scary. Sometimes shining a light on the monsters makes them even more terrifying as you get to witness all their horrific qualities in full force. Jeepers Creepers has the opposite effect. The more I saw of the Creeper, the less menacing it became.

Luckily as the Creeper becomes less freaky, the action continues to ramp up and we begin to see just how unstoppable the creature really is. Some gruesome and grotesque moments combined with the strong cast make for a very entertaining horror film that isn't afraid to poke fun at longtime tropes. What really won me over was the writing. The plot is better than average and has some great character work. Helping make up for a monster that ultimately isn't as unsettling as it first seemed.

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gt1967Nov 28, 2021

Just watched this movie for the third time and I have to say it's still one of my favourite horror movies. The Creeper is genuinely terrifying, the tension is maintained throughout the entirety of the movie and some of the action isJust watched this movie for the third time and I have to say it's still one of my favourite horror movies. The Creeper is genuinely terrifying, the tension is maintained throughout the entirety of the movie and some of the action is breathtaking. The ending is also for once not disappointing. Shame the dire sequels could not match the magic of the original.… Expand

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CameronPepeJul 17, 2020

This film only scared me as a child I as a child grew up with movies and not any how fast horror movies like The Exorcist or Silence of the Lambs or Freddy Krueger Jason Michael everybody and saw and all that but my uncle recommend me toThis film only scared me as a child I as a child grew up with movies and not any how fast horror movies like The Exorcist or Silence of the Lambs or Freddy Krueger Jason Michael everybody and saw and all that but my uncle recommend me to watch this when I was like, I like probably 10 so I went to watch it and this s*** gave me the creeps I always had like a nightmare of in snow running away from Jeepers Creepers as a kid and it's still scary the worship is but the f****** but the f****** creepiest creature design that always gave me the creeps this is weird barbels like the Predator but like looks more organic so I don't know what scared me as a kid it just did… Expand

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awwpluttoDec 30, 2020

A really effect thriller that captures your attention with likable characters, effectionete scares, and a overall good time! Sure scared me when I saw it at 9 for the first time!

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RawFeetsJun 16, 2022

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Thrilling and chilling. A unique horror of the early 2000's. It's a must watch!… Expand

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TheGilbertMulroneycakesFoundationAug 29, 2003

Somehow, this film's got a bad reputation. Because the sequel's so crap and, well, sequelly, the first is considered rubbish by association. But it's actually good - from apprehensivemysterious first half to inferior but great Somehow, this film's got a bad reputation. Because the sequel's so crap and, well, sequelly, the first is considered rubbish by association. But it's actually good - from apprehensivemysterious first half to inferior but great oh-so-that's-what-it-is-oh-my-god-run-like-hell second. Neat. Unfortunately, it's gone and franchised itself. In a few years, after Jeepers Creepers 666 comes out, no-one'll look at it twice. It's just another Howling. Shame.… Expand