As a seasoned gamer with decades of horror movie binge-watching under my belt, I can confidently say that the Creeper from “Jeepers Creepers” has to be one of the most intriguingly terrifying creatures to grace our screens. The fact that this guy has been chowing down on unsuspecting victims for centuries is just mind-boggling!
In 2001, during every twenty-third spring spanning twenty-three days, the character from “Jeepers Creepers” – a creature in a trench coat resembling a facehugger as a ponytail – was shown devouring teenagers, with Justin Long and Gina Phillips starring. This movie helped establish its reputation alongside horror icons such as Freddy Krueger, Jason Voorhees, and Michael Myers. Since then, the character has appeared in three films. Interestingly, it’s in written form rather than box office success that the monster’s lore has grown significantly, providing insights into how old he could be and suggesting a past where he was revered for his seemingly insatiable appetite.
In “Jeepers Creepers: Trail of the Beast” from Dark Horse Comics, it’s revealed that the creature we know as the Creeper has been stalking humanity for centuries. Although his exact age isn’t specified, the story suggests that he was once revered by the Aztecs as their serpent god, Quetzecoatl, and offered living sacrifices during his feeding sprees lasting 23 days. The Creeper’s terrifying history doesn’t end there; like Pennywise the Clown, he caused destruction and fed his hunger in both his ancient past and when he first appeared to audiences.
The Creeper’s trail of death was historic in more ways than one
Beyond just the Aztecs showing reverence towards this fearsome being, it’s disclosed in the comic book prequel that the Cherokee Nation also viewed the Creeper as a source of terror. Known among them as Uktena or the Horned Serpent, the Creeper was regarded with respect and apprehension. Much like the Aztecs, the Cherokees attempted to manage him by offering sacrifices – in this case, feeding him body parts to maintain his contentment. It seems a satiated Creeper is a peaceful one.
Andreyko and Baal’s narrative suggests that the Creeper may have been involved in the mysterious disappearance of Roanoke Colony, a historical group of settlers led by Sir Walter Raleigh in North America, popularly known as the Lost Colony. Around 121 colonists vanished without a trace, and this tale implies the Creeper might be responsible for their vanishing. Furthermore, the book implies that the Creeper played a role in igniting the Centralia mine fire in Pennsylvania which has been burning since 1962, through some clever historical reinterpretation. Often perceived as a deity by some and a monster by others, this demonic figure consuming humans has cast an intriguing shadow over humanity throughout history – let’s hope we don’t encounter it again for another 23 years!
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2024-09-01 20:59