Good news, Creeper fans! AMC has finally revealed the release date for the highly anticipated sequel to Victor Salva’s horror film franchise that follows the tale of the winged mythical corn field creature known as The Creeper. Reports claimed that the third installment titled, “Jeepers Creepers 3: Cathedral,” will be released on Sept. 26, 2017.
The recent update was released through the AMC website, as confirmed by Brad Miska of Bloody Disgusting. Miska added that an official announcement would also be released soon.
A prequel and a sequel
Over the years, Salva’s horror movie series “Jeepers Creepers” has captivated a solid fan base.
Even though the upcoming film was met with several setbacks and controversies including the difficulties in securing the film’s financial resources, Salva’s child molestation scandal and the cancellation of the sequel’s casting call in Canada, there are still several fans who are excited about the franchise’s third installment.
The upcoming “Jeepers Creepers 3,” however, is not only a sequel but also a prequel to the previous two films in the horror franchise. As previously reported, the third installment will traverse and connect the events after the first film in 2001 and before the happenings in the second movie released in 2003.
Plot
The long-in-the-works third movie will reportedly showcase a “terrifying new chapter” that will follow the story of the iconic mythical and winged corn field villain who goes for a feeding frenzy every 23rd day of spring.
The upcoming movie will also focus on the secrets surrounding the “dark origins” of The Creeper (Jonathan Breck).
According to Salva, “Jeepers Creepers 3: Cathedral” will also answer the biggest mysteries in the film franchise such as “what it is, where it came from and why” does it goes on a 23-day feeding frenzy. Salva added that the film would bring back the iconic Creeper’s truck.
Moreover, the third installment in the Jeepers universe will depict the story of Trish Jenner (Gina Philips) and her teenage son Darry, as well as the quest of a group of hunters led by Meg Foster, who know the mythology of the winged creature. It will follow Jenner’s final mission to kill The Creeper by enlisting the help of Jack Taggart Sr.
and Jr. (Ray Wise and Jon Powell).
Fourth sequel
Despite the fact that the plans for another sequel are dependent on the box office success and the viewers’ reaction to the upcoming movie, its fourth installment is reportedly in the works. In fact, it already had a script, as per Movie Web.
Based on the publication’s May 2017 report, Gina Philips, the actress who portrays the role of Trish Jenner in the Jeepers universe, admitted that a fourth movie was already planned. According to Philips, Salva has written the next chapter after the third sequel’s conclusion, hinting that the controversial creator/director will feature some “flashbacks” in the fourth installment to give an idea of what Trish’s character went through over the last decade.
R rating
Meanwhile, the trailers, teasers or movie posters for “Jeepers Creepers 3” are yet to be released. But 1428Elm (via Fansided) revealed that the film has been given a Rated R rating and will have a length of 1 hour and 40 minutes. The site also published the film’s synopsis.
