Jeepers Creepers (2001) is a horror film directed by Victor Salva, marking the beginning of the Jeepers Creepers franchise. The movie follows siblings Trish (Gina Philips) and Darry Jenner (Justin Long) as they embark on a road trip through rural Florida. While driving along a desolate highway, they encounter a mysterious figure in a beaten-up truck, which aggressively pursues them.

After narrowly escaping the strange vehicle, they later witness the figure dumping what appears to be a body down a large pipe.

Curiosity gets the best of Darry, and the two siblings investigate the eerie location, leading them to a horrifying discovery: they have crossed paths with a monstrous, ancient creature known as “The Creeper.” The Creeper, a demonic entity that awakens every 23 years to feed on humans for 23 days, begins stalking the siblings, targeting them as its next victims.

The film is known for its tense atmosphere, terrifying creature design, and suspenseful chase scenes.

Jeepers Creepers combines elements of classic road horror with supernatural elements, creating a relentless, fear-inducing experience. The Creeper, with its grotesque methods and seemingly unstoppable nature, quickly became an iconic horror movie villain, establishing the film as a cult favorite in the genre.