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New ‘Jeepers Creepers’ Reboot To Be The First Of A Trilogy

A new reimagined vision of the Jeepers Creepers franchise, Jeepers Creepers: Reborn, is headed your way and will be the first film of a new trilogy. Fans troubled by the actions of the franchise’s notorious creator Victor Salva will be happy to learn that he will have no part in the making of the new film which will be directed by Timo Vuorensola (Iron Sky 1 & 2) and was written by Sean Michael Argo (Iconoclast, Cleric). In the film, “when the Horror Hound festival holds its first-ever event in Louisiana, it attracts hundreds of geeks, freaks, and die-hard horror fans from far and wide, to howl and celebrate into the night. Among them are love-able fanboy Chase and his devoted sweetheart Laine, who is forced to come along for the ride. But as the event approaches, Laine begins to experience unexplained premonitions and disturbing visions associated with the town’s past, and in particular, local legend/urban myth The Creeper. As

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Feb 25, 2021
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Premiere Of ‘Jeepers Creepers 3’ Canceled

The Jeepers Creepers franchise has been a source of controversy from the start. While the franchise has a lot of fans there are also a lot of people willing to forgo watching the movie due to writer-director Victor Salva’s past which includes a stint in prison for the molestation of a boy. Jeepers Creepers 3 is now approaching its September release. The upcoming premiere at the famous Chinese Theater has now been canceled. Promoter and organizer Kory Davis held a news conference Monday after receiving threats of protest. Someone contacted the theater saying that protests would not only be held the night of the premiere, but every day leading up to the screening. With the theater’s reputation being at stake they canceled the event. This is not the first time Jeepers Creepers 3 has been in trouble. Besides their trouble when the movie tried to film in Canada before ending up in Louisianna, there has been a petition circulating (you

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Aug 29, 2017
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First Images From ‘Jeepers Creepers 3’ Tease A Film Filled With Terror

After 14 years the third installment of the Jeepers Creepers franchise is finally headed our way this September. Today, we have the first batch of images to share with you. Even after writer-director Victor Salva’s trouble, the franchise’s fans are still excited about Jeepers Creepers 3 which is set in between the original and part 2, a direct sequel to the first film, and will follow a group of hunters looking to stop the creature. Meg Foster, Gina Philips, Carrie Lazar, Michael Papajohn, Stan SHaw, Chester Rushing, Joyce Giraud, Brandon Smith, Gabrielle Haugh, Jordan Salloum, Ryan Moore, Megwer Wright, and Patrick Thomas Cragin star. Not only will Jeepers Creepers 3 open in theaters on September 26th, the script four the fourth installment is already completed. The trailer should arrive any day now and as soon as it does we will be there to share it with you.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Aug 21, 2017
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Sexual Assault Victim Of Jeepers Creepers Director, Victor Salva, Speaks Out

While a lot of fans of the Jeepers Creepers franchise are excited about the third installment approaching release, a lot of other genre fans have made it clear that they will not support any film involving the franchise’s writer-director Salva. For those of you who know nothing of Salva’s past, let me explain. In 1987 Slava was arrested on eleven counts of sexual abuse of a child. Yeah, he’s a peodophile. In fact, that’s his mugshot (above). He was smiling. His victim, Nathan Forrest Winters, was the young boy who played the role of Casey in Salva’s ’87 film Clownhouse. Reportedly, Winters is not Salva’s only victim. Winters in Clownhouse Winters has finally broken his silence about what he and others suffered at the hands of Salva with help from filmmaker Connar Frazier will be making a documentary and using his experiences to raise awareness, educate, and help others who have been through the same horrible crimes. Winters now Nathan

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Aug 3, 2017
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Jeepers Creepers 3 Has Lost One Of Its Major Stars

While many fans are looking forward to the next installment of the ‘Jeepers Creepers’ franchise, some can’t overlook writer-director Victor Salva’s past (which is understandable). Some have even signed the petition to boycott the film and block it from opening in theaters. ‘Jeepers Creepers 3’ has already run into trouble once. Now, the film has lost one of its headlining stars. Scream Queen Adrienne Barbeau (The Fog, Carnivâle, Creepshow, The Thing) took to Facebook to make it clear that she won’t be appearing in the film after all. She was set to play the role of “Gaylen Brandon”, a women hell bent on revenge for the death of her son. It is unclear why she won’t be taking part in the ‘Jeepers Creepers 3’. The movie is listed on her IMDb page, so it leads us to believe that she has chosen to back of the film for some unknown reason. We can’t help but assume it has something to

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Mar 4, 2017
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“Monsters Belong On The Screen Not Behind The Camera” – Petition To Stop Jeepers Creepers 3

‘Jeepers Creepers 3‘ has now begun filming to the delight of some genre fans, while others have sworn not to see the film. The reason, writer-director Victor Salva’s infamous past. In fact his past caused the film to hit a snags recently. The Creeper isn’t the only monster involved in the ‘Jeepers Creepers’ franchise. Many fans are not aware of the controversy that surrounds Victor Salva, the creator of the ‘Jeepers Creepers’ franchise. For those of you who have no idea what he has done, let me fill you in. Salva was convicted of oral copulation, producing child pornography and lewd and lascivious conduct with a 12-year-old boy in 1988. At the time the victim starred in Salva’s first feature film, ‘Clownhouse’. Salva was sentenced to a three-year term and was released after only fifteen-months. After Salva’s conviction and release as a child molester, he went on to direct several films, including: ‘Powder’ and the ‘Jeepers Creepers’ franchise. How Salva

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Feb 26, 2017
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Jeepers Creepers 3 Finally Begins Filming – Full Cast Announced

We’ve been talking about ‘Jeepers Creepers 3‘ for a while now. There were doubts that the film even get made. Well, after a 13 year wait, the Creeper is officially on his way. ‘Jeepers Creepers 3’ began filming in Baton Rouge, Louisiana on Monday (Feb 20). The name has not been confirmed, but it appears to be ‘Jeepers Creepers 3: Cathedral”. After several false starts, rumors, and delays, Victor Salva‘s sequel has finally taken flight after a 13 year wait. Salva, who remains a controversial director, began the franchise back in 2001. According to sources, we will find out more about the Creeper, who wakes every 23 years to feed for 23 days, in the new installment. Gina Philips returns as Trish. Adrienne Barbeau (The Fog) will be playing ‘Gaylen Brandon’. Stan Shaw (The Monster Squad) will co-star as ‘Sheriff Tashtego’. Chester Rushing (Stranger Things), Ryan Moore (Pitchfork), Brandon Smith (From Dusk Till Dawn), Justin Hall (Django Unchained), and Gabrille

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Feb 22, 2017
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New Synopsis Discovered For Jeepers Creepers 3

Back last year we reported that the long-awaited sequel ‘Jeepers Creepers 3’ was finally on its way, but the film stalled thanks to problems caused by writer-director Victor Salva’s dark past. Today, we have good news for fans of the franchise. ‘Jeepers Creepers 3’ has now entered pre-production and is set to begin next month in Louisiana instead of Vancouver, Canada like originally planned. Gina Phillips will be returning to her role as Trish, who lost her brother Darry (Justin Long) to the Creeper in the original 2oo1 film. Bloody-Disgusting in reporting that the casting site MEW is listing an new, interesting synopsis for the film that will tie all three movies together. Trish Jenner is now a mother of a teenage son named Darry, named after the brother she lost 23 years ago. Trish has a recurring nightmare where her son suffers the same fate as her brother did, killed by the Creeper. Determined to prevent this from happening,

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jan 30, 2017
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Jeepers Creepers 3 Finally Set To Begin Filming

Back last year we reported that the long-awaited sequel ‘Jeepers Creepers 3’ was finally on its way, but back in March of 2016 the film stalled thanks to problems caused by writer-director Victor Salva’s dark past. Today, we have good news for fans of the franchise. Bloody-Disgusting is reporting that ‘Jeepers Creepers 3’ has now entered pre-production. Filming is set to begin next month in Louisiana instead of Vancouver, Canada like originally planned. Reportedly, Gina Philips will be returning to reprise her role as “Tish”, the only sibling that survived the first film. Brandon Smith will be back as Sergeant Tubbs and the Creeper will once again be played by Jonathan Breck. ’Jeepers Creepers 3′ will show events on the last day of the Creeper’s twenty-three day feeding frenzy, as the skeptical Sergent Tubbs teams up with a task force hellbent on destroying the Creeper for good. The Creeper fights back in gory glory as its enemies grow closer than

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jan 11, 2017
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Jeepers Creepers 3 Already Having Problems Thanks To Director’s Past

Last week we reported that Jeepers Creepers was entering production. Before filming could even begin in British Columbia, the film has already hit a snag. Deadline is reporting that Jeepers Creepers’ writer/director Victor Salva’s troubled past has come back to haunt him. Salva posted a casting notice on Breakdown Service for the film, which starts shooting next month. But when the Union of British Columbia Performers learned of the notice, they sent out an alert to talent agencies warning them of Salva’s sex offender status. Breakdown Service quickly removed the posting from their site. “It has come to our attention that a casting breakdown has gone out for a feature film titled Jeepers Creepers III,” The Union of British Columbia Performs continued. ” and that the director of the film, Victor Salva, was convicted of sexual misconduct in 1988. The conviction allegedly resulted from misconduct involving a minor whom Mr. Salva was directing at the time. At this time we

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Mar 28, 2016

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New ‘Jeepers Creepers’ Reboot To Be The First Of A Trilogy

A new reimagined vision of the Jeepers Creepers franchise, Jeepers Creepers: Reborn, is headed your way and will be the first film of a new trilogy. Fans troubled by the actions of the franchise’s notorious creator Victor Salva will be happy to learn that he will have no part in the making of the new film which will be directed by Timo Vuorensola (Iron Sky 1 & 2) and was written by Sean Michael Argo (Iconoclast, Cleric). In the film, “when the Horror Hound festival holds its first-ever event in Louisiana, it attracts hundreds of geeks, freaks, and die-hard horror fans from far and wide, to howl and celebrate into the night. Among them are love-able fanboy Chase and his devoted sweetheart Laine, who is forced to come along for the ride. But as the event approaches, Laine begins to experience unexplained premonitions and disturbing visions associated with the town’s past, and in particular, local legend/urban myth The Creeper. As

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Feb 25, 2021
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Premiere Of ‘Jeepers Creepers 3’ Canceled

The Jeepers Creepers franchise has been a source of controversy from the start. While the franchise has a lot of fans there are also a lot of people willing to forgo watching the movie due to writer-director Victor Salva’s past which includes a stint in prison for the molestation of a boy. Jeepers Creepers 3 is now approaching its September release. The upcoming premiere at the famous Chinese Theater has now been canceled. Promoter and organizer Kory Davis held a news conference Monday after receiving threats of protest. Someone contacted the theater saying that protests would not only be held the night of the premiere, but every day leading up to the screening. With the theater’s reputation being at stake they canceled the event. This is not the first time Jeepers Creepers 3 has been in trouble. Besides their trouble when the movie tried to film in Canada before ending up in Louisianna, there has been a petition circulating (you

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Aug 29, 2017
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First Images From ‘Jeepers Creepers 3’ Tease A Film Filled With Terror

After 14 years the third installment of the Jeepers Creepers franchise is finally headed our way this September. Today, we have the first batch of images to share with you. Even after writer-director Victor Salva’s trouble, the franchise’s fans are still excited about Jeepers Creepers 3 which is set in between the original and part 2, a direct sequel to the first film, and will follow a group of hunters looking to stop the creature. Meg Foster, Gina Philips, Carrie Lazar, Michael Papajohn, Stan SHaw, Chester Rushing, Joyce Giraud, Brandon Smith, Gabrielle Haugh, Jordan Salloum, Ryan Moore, Megwer Wright, and Patrick Thomas Cragin star. Not only will Jeepers Creepers 3 open in theaters on September 26th, the script four the fourth installment is already completed. The trailer should arrive any day now and as soon as it does we will be there to share it with you.

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Aug 21, 2017
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Sexual Assault Victim Of Jeepers Creepers Director, Victor Salva, Speaks Out

While a lot of fans of the Jeepers Creepers franchise are excited about the third installment approaching release, a lot of other genre fans have made it clear that they will not support any film involving the franchise’s writer-director Salva. For those of you who know nothing of Salva’s past, let me explain. In 1987 Slava was arrested on eleven counts of sexual abuse of a child. Yeah, he’s a peodophile. In fact, that’s his mugshot (above). He was smiling. His victim, Nathan Forrest Winters, was the young boy who played the role of Casey in Salva’s ’87 film Clownhouse. Reportedly, Winters is not Salva’s only victim. Winters in Clownhouse Winters has finally broken his silence about what he and others suffered at the hands of Salva with help from filmmaker Connar Frazier will be making a documentary and using his experiences to raise awareness, educate, and help others who have been through the same horrible crimes. Winters now Nathan

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Aug 3, 2017
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Jeepers Creepers 3 Has Lost One Of Its Major Stars

While many fans are looking forward to the next installment of the ‘Jeepers Creepers’ franchise, some can’t overlook writer-director Victor Salva’s past (which is understandable). Some have even signed the petition to boycott the film and block it from opening in theaters. ‘Jeepers Creepers 3’ has already run into trouble once. Now, the film has lost one of its headlining stars. Scream Queen Adrienne Barbeau (The Fog, Carnivâle, Creepshow, The Thing) took to Facebook to make it clear that she won’t be appearing in the film after all. She was set to play the role of “Gaylen Brandon”, a women hell bent on revenge for the death of her son. It is unclear why she won’t be taking part in the ‘Jeepers Creepers 3’. The movie is listed on her IMDb page, so it leads us to believe that she has chosen to back of the film for some unknown reason. We can’t help but assume it has something to

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Mar 4, 2017
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“Monsters Belong On The Screen Not Behind The Camera” – Petition To Stop Jeepers Creepers 3

‘Jeepers Creepers 3‘ has now begun filming to the delight of some genre fans, while others have sworn not to see the film. The reason, writer-director Victor Salva’s infamous past. In fact his past caused the film to hit a snags recently. The Creeper isn’t the only monster involved in the ‘Jeepers Creepers’ franchise. Many fans are not aware of the controversy that surrounds Victor Salva, the creator of the ‘Jeepers Creepers’ franchise. For those of you who have no idea what he has done, let me fill you in. Salva was convicted of oral copulation, producing child pornography and lewd and lascivious conduct with a 12-year-old boy in 1988. At the time the victim starred in Salva’s first feature film, ‘Clownhouse’. Salva was sentenced to a three-year term and was released after only fifteen-months. After Salva’s conviction and release as a child molester, he went on to direct several films, including: ‘Powder’ and the ‘Jeepers Creepers’ franchise. How Salva

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Feb 26, 2017
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Jeepers Creepers 3 Finally Begins Filming – Full Cast Announced

We’ve been talking about ‘Jeepers Creepers 3‘ for a while now. There were doubts that the film even get made. Well, after a 13 year wait, the Creeper is officially on his way. ‘Jeepers Creepers 3’ began filming in Baton Rouge, Louisiana on Monday (Feb 20). The name has not been confirmed, but it appears to be ‘Jeepers Creepers 3: Cathedral”. After several false starts, rumors, and delays, Victor Salva‘s sequel has finally taken flight after a 13 year wait. Salva, who remains a controversial director, began the franchise back in 2001. According to sources, we will find out more about the Creeper, who wakes every 23 years to feed for 23 days, in the new installment. Gina Philips returns as Trish. Adrienne Barbeau (The Fog) will be playing ‘Gaylen Brandon’. Stan Shaw (The Monster Squad) will co-star as ‘Sheriff Tashtego’. Chester Rushing (Stranger Things), Ryan Moore (Pitchfork), Brandon Smith (From Dusk Till Dawn), Justin Hall (Django Unchained), and Gabrille

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Feb 22, 2017
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New Synopsis Discovered For Jeepers Creepers 3

Back last year we reported that the long-awaited sequel ‘Jeepers Creepers 3’ was finally on its way, but the film stalled thanks to problems caused by writer-director Victor Salva’s dark past. Today, we have good news for fans of the franchise. ‘Jeepers Creepers 3’ has now entered pre-production and is set to begin next month in Louisiana instead of Vancouver, Canada like originally planned. Gina Phillips will be returning to her role as Trish, who lost her brother Darry (Justin Long) to the Creeper in the original 2oo1 film. Bloody-Disgusting in reporting that the casting site MEW is listing an new, interesting synopsis for the film that will tie all three movies together. Trish Jenner is now a mother of a teenage son named Darry, named after the brother she lost 23 years ago. Trish has a recurring nightmare where her son suffers the same fate as her brother did, killed by the Creeper. Determined to prevent this from happening,

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jan 30, 2017
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Jeepers Creepers 3 Finally Set To Begin Filming

Back last year we reported that the long-awaited sequel ‘Jeepers Creepers 3’ was finally on its way, but back in March of 2016 the film stalled thanks to problems caused by writer-director Victor Salva’s dark past. Today, we have good news for fans of the franchise. Bloody-Disgusting is reporting that ‘Jeepers Creepers 3’ has now entered pre-production. Filming is set to begin next month in Louisiana instead of Vancouver, Canada like originally planned. Reportedly, Gina Philips will be returning to reprise her role as “Tish”, the only sibling that survived the first film. Brandon Smith will be back as Sergeant Tubbs and the Creeper will once again be played by Jonathan Breck. ’Jeepers Creepers 3′ will show events on the last day of the Creeper’s twenty-three day feeding frenzy, as the skeptical Sergent Tubbs teams up with a task force hellbent on destroying the Creeper for good. The Creeper fights back in gory glory as its enemies grow closer than

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jan 11, 2017
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Jeepers Creepers 3 Already Having Problems Thanks To Director’s Past

Last week we reported that Jeepers Creepers was entering production. Before filming could even begin in British Columbia, the film has already hit a snag. Deadline is reporting that Jeepers Creepers’ writer/director Victor Salva’s troubled past has come back to haunt him. Salva posted a casting notice on Breakdown Service for the film, which starts shooting next month. But when the Union of British Columbia Performers learned of the notice, they sent out an alert to talent agencies warning them of Salva’s sex offender status. Breakdown Service quickly removed the posting from their site. “It has come to our attention that a casting breakdown has gone out for a feature film titled Jeepers Creepers III,” The Union of British Columbia Performs continued. ” and that the director of the film, Victor Salva, was convicted of sexual misconduct in 1988. The conviction allegedly resulted from misconduct involving a minor whom Mr. Salva was directing at the time. At this time we

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Mar 28, 2016
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