80- The Story Behind Jeepers Creepers
From Petrified Podcast by Damien Martinez and Eric Lawver
March 27, 2026 · 42 min · Episode 80
About this episode
The episode discusses the true crime story behind Jeepers Creepers and the director's troubled history.
This week we talk about the true crime story they may have inspired the opening sequence for the 2001 film Jeepers Creepers . We'll also be talking about the director who created the film and his dark history that hindered him from becoming a horror icon. follow us at instagram.com/podcastpetrified24
People in this episode
Hosts: Damien Martinez, Eric Lawver
Topics covered
- true crime
- Jeepers Creepers
- horror film
- film history
- director's background
Keywords
- Jeepers Creepers
- true crime
- horror film
- film director
- dark history
Mentioned in this episode
Books & works: Jeepers Creepers
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