

To sustain itself, The Creeper needs to harvest organs from humans, and use them to replace whatever happens to be failing inside its own body. As for how he operates, it thankfully mostly lives in hibernation, coming out only every 23rd spring, and hunting for 23 days. Taking that idea further, licensed Jeepers Creepers comic books reveal that The Creeper participated in a human sacrifice during the time of the Aztecs, and that it was actually responsible for the infamous disappearance of settlers from America's Roanoke colony in the late 1500s. Jeepers Creepers Monster Backstory & 23-Year Rule Explained However, Jeepers Creepers' monster isn't just a rampaging beast – he actually has some rules to follow and a method to his murder. Tasked with carrying out said thrilling and scaring is antagonist The Creeper, played by Jonathan Breck in all three installments, and Jarreau Benjamin in the upcoming movie. It's absolutely fine (and, for some, preferable) to enjoy the Jeepers Creepers movies solely for what they are: films meant to thrill and scare.

Related: Maniac Cop Origin & Backstory Explained: How Matt Cordell Became A Murderer It would seem there's still hunger for more of the horrifying creation from some, and there's a reboot on the way in the form of Jeepers Creepers: Reborn. The most recent sequel, Jeepers Creepers 3, only got a limited theatrical release, but still managed to haul in a healthy $4 million in ticket sales. Jeepers Creepers 2 was also a box office success, although it's never been quite as appreciated by horror fans.
