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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