Jeepers Creepers II 2003

For thousands of years, the Creeper has returned to life every 23 years, feasting on humans for a span of 23 days. Now, it is the 22nd day, and with only two days remaining to hunt for new victims, the Creeper must act quickly. This horrifying creature, reminiscent of a bat, possesses incredible strength, aided by its ability to fly. The story unfolds as the Creeper takes on the guise of a scarecrow in a cornfield, biding its time to abduct the child of Jack Taggart (Ray Wise), who, upon discovering the creature’s true nature, yearns for vengeance against it after witnessing his son being taken away.

As the clock ticks down to the 23rd and final day of the Creeper’s rampage, a bus filled with high school basketball players, cheerleaders, and their coaches heads home from a championship game on East 9 Highway. In a chilling turn of events, the Creeper launches a spike, crafted from the remains of its previous victims, causing one of the bus tires to blow out. As night descends, the Creeper swoops down, snatching the coaches while instilling terror in the hearts of the remaining teenagers.

This night becomes the Creeper’s ultimate feast, as it revels in the scent of fear emanating from its young prey. Amidst the chaos, one courageous girl fights back, driving a javelin stick through the Creeper’s eye and head; however, this act of defiance proves futile, as it does not kill him.

In a shocking end sequence, after the sheriff appears to have defeated the Creeper, a disquieting scene unfolds. Three children visit a roadside stand promoting the “Bat from Hell,” where they learn that the proprietor’s father had killed the beast. As they pay their admission, they find themselves confronted with the mounted Creeper on display. Notably, the Creeper’s arm is shown being sewn back on, a grim reminder of its indomitable existence. The aged sheriff, now a wizened man, warns the children of the creature’s inevitable return, stating, “It’s been almost 23 years, and I know that the evil thing will be back to feed again for 23 years.” Thus, the stage is set for Jeepers Creepers 3, reminding us all that 23 years isn’t a very long time!