10 Most Memorable Quotes From The Jeepers Creepers Movies

With the September 2022 release of Jeepers Creepers Reborn, horror fans are revisiting the franchise focusing on a horrifying creature who eats people every 23 years. The first film was released in 2001 and is about Trish and Darry Jenner who drive to their mom’s house and come across The Creeper. The movie features a series of mistakes and poor choices but also sets up the terror behind this villain.

There have been four films in total, and while the first tends to have the most solid story, each one has unforgettable quotes that get under fans’ skins and prove how unlucky characters are when they happen to be in this monster’s orbit.

“This Is The Coachella Of Cosplay.”

Jeepers Creepers: Reborn takes place at a festival

The fourth movie also features two main characters who are on a road trip and find The Creeper, but this time, Laine and Chase are heading to a festival. Chase calls it “the Coachella of Cosplay,” explaining that the partygoers have all dressed up in fantastic costumes.

Some horror franchises change the villain’s story, but in Jeepers Creepers: Reborn, The Creeper is the same as ever. Chase’s quote is important because it sets up the movie and proves that the characters are about to be trapped in a crowd, which is bad news considering that The Creeper isn’t far away.

“A Local Legend, Right?”

The story of The Creeper is terrifying

This quote from the fourth film is also memorable as part of the terror surrounding the Jeepers Creepers villain is that people talk about him so much. Everyone who lives in the area knows about him but most people assume that it’s just a scary story meant to freak people out.

When the main characters in each movie come across The Creeper, they have no choice but to believe the legend, and they realize that they’ve been wrong all along. While the movies are definitely cheesy and not critically acclaimed, they do speak to the power of stories.

“This Thing Is Ancient.”

Sheriff Dan Tashtego talks about The Creeper

The third movie, which was released in 2017, takes place following the first movie and Sheriff Dan Tashtego and several other characters find The Creeper. They believe that they can figure out what this creature is and beat him, although audiences know that is easier said than done.

When the Sheriff learns more, he says this smart quote which shows that he’s a perceptive character. He realizes that The Creeper has been around for a long time, which is the scariest part about him since he feels unstoppable.

“You Willing To Bet Stepping Off This Bus Because That’s The Real Bet.”

Izzy Bohen is scared of leaving the bus in Jeepers Creepers II

While some horror sequels are better than the original, Jeepers Creepers II has less compelling characters than the first film, as Trish and Darry are definitely the most interesting people to follow and root for in the franchise. But the story of a high school sports team stranded on the highway and being attacked by The Creeper is still entertaining as this setting raises the stakes perfectly.

Some characters stay and some leave, and the villain at the core of the story proves that no one can mess with him and he’s going to prey on people no matter what choices they make. It’s chilling to think about, that’s for sure.

“It Had Wings. Big F*ing Wings.”

Scotty Braddock is shocked in the sequel

The quotes in Jeepers Creepers II are pretty corny, but that’s what makes them so memorable, and one of the high school athletes, Scotty, explains that leaving the bus seems like the worst possible idea.

This quote is interesting because it sets up the main dilemma of the film: do the characters risk death by exiting the bus and trying to make a run for it, or do they wait and hope that the creature can’t get inside? Neither choice seems like it’s going to work out well, which proves how truly scary this is.

“Every 23rd Spring For 23 Days, It Gets To… Eat.”

Jezelle Gay Hartman tells Darry and Trish the truth

When Trish and Darry meet Jezelle in Jeepers Creepers, she shares that she has psychic powers and that she has figured out that Darry is next. The siblings act like they don’t believe her, even though they know that the threat is real and that they don’t seem to have a good idea of how to get away.

Jezelle explains how The Creeper eats people every 23rd spring, which is good information for audiences who wanted to know more about this monster and exactly how he thinks and behaves. This quote sticks with fans since it’s so awful to think about what he keeps doing.

“I Used To Think This Would Be The Road I’d Die On.”

Trish shivers thinking about Kenny and Darla’s deaths

The Creeper stands up to the best 2000s horror movie villains as he’s gross-looking and has a massive grin that shows his dirty teeth and he also has wings. One of the most memorable scenes from the first movie is when Trish mentions the legend of a teenage couple named Kenny and Darla who supposedly died while driving down this same road.

Trish shares that she thought she would be killed here, too. While Darry thinks that she’s being morbid, Trish’s words predict the danger that the two characters are about to experience, including the horrible truth that The Creeper has latched onto Darry and won’t let go.

“It’s Either Ivory Or Some Kind Of Bone.”

Coach Dwayne Barnes is freaked out in the third film

Coach Dwayne Barnes is one of the older characters who is really scared by the creature in the sequel and seems to know that something is wrong before some others do. He talks about the strange object that The Creeper throws at the bus and notes that it might be a sharp bone.

This is a memorable moment as the characters can tell that they’re in over their heads, and the coach’s words are haunting. This quote proves that no one knows who The Creeper is and they might not figure out his story in time to save themselves.

“There’s Something In Fear, Something It Can Smell.”

Jezelle has harsh words

There are some horror movies that are cringe but not scary, and the Jeeper’s Creepers franchise has never been absolutely terrifying. Still, there’s something eerie about The Creeper as he’s an effective monster since he eats people and it’s hard not to imagine how awful being near him would be.

While Jezelle has corny scenes, she does have a great quote when she explains that The Creeper fixates on people who seem the most afraid of him. This is a good explanation of how scared horror characters often fare badly, as it’s the strong final girls who usually make it through as they don’t give up.

“You Know The Part In Scary Movies When Somebody Does Something Stupid…”

Trish is mad at Darry

Trish says what audiences want her to when she tells Darry in the first movie that there’s always a horror film moment when someone makes the wrong choice. She continues, “everybody hates them for it? This is it.”

Trish and Darry are a good example of how two main characters can have very different views of the same situation. While they’re both terrified, only Trish thinks that it would be a good idea to go home, as Darry wants to stay and investigate. Trish is right when she says that Darry is going down a dangerous path but she sadly has no idea what’s coming.

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