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Jeepers Creepers follows brother and sister Trish
(Gina Philips) and Darry (Justin Long) as they are returning
home via the Florida backroads. Now don't worry, this film
isn't shot in a bayou with spider-web-like moss dropping down
from big ole trees - the countryside looks nice and unhorrormovie-esque.
Along the way they are almost run off the road by a sinister-looking
old truck that moves as if it has been jet-infused.
Later they see a mysterious figure taking what looks like
wrapped bodies from the back of the truck and dropping them
into a hole near an old church.
To me, this was the perfect time to say see you later bucko
and drive on home to Mum and Dad. However, being duffers -
and knowing that "horror movies always start like this"
they still go ahead with their investigation and end up being
tracked down by a strange figure.
And, no, this is not a Freddy Kruger, but one sick puppy
attracted by fear - and also likes to eat whatever part of
you it needs to keep living.
Chased by the being, the teens have to discover a way to
avoid ending up like hundreds of poor devils before them.
Jeepers Creepers runs on suspense and tension - although
there are some extremely erky-perky scenes in it - and if
you are sitting alone any strange noise will have you settling
down deeper into the old Chesterfield. (I didn't get to the
blanket-over-the-head stage, but there were moments...)
It is also an excellent homage to good horror movies in which
there is no silliness and it is done straight by the cast
and production team. There's no campy crap, just good old
fashion tension.
The young lead actors are very good, the storyline damn good
and the whole adventure is a treat for intelligent horror-movie
lovers.
Conclusion: Movie 85%, Extras 20%
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