Review of Jeepers Creepers (1939) by Harry W — 21 May 2015

Not only is Jeepers Creepers a well made horror film, it also features an extremely strong and unforgettable presence in its menacing demon antagonist - probably one of the most frightening spectres I have actually seen in the horror genre, its also notable for spawning an equally as enjoyable sequel which is even rarer to find in contemporary horror.

Foetal Justin Long is great as a student who along with his sister attracts the attention of a mysterious serial killer on a long and "haunted" stretch of country highway. Whilst it has its fair share of typical horror tropes, the film is wildly more intelligent that it would wish to admit and the performances are committed, three-dimensional and easy to root for from the other side of the screen.

Many have said that the ending seems "rushed", but in my opinion it's harshness isn't crude but realistically blunt and realistic... at least as realistic anything can be in a film called Jeepers Creepers.