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Jeepers Creepers: Reborn (2022)
Veronica Loop Veronica Loop
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Jeepers Creepers: Reborn is a slasher horror movie directed by Timo Vuorensola, starring Sydney Craven and Imran Adams.

A reboot of the 2001 flick by Victor Salva. Very much like the title of this review, the movie is an unimaginative cliché. In fact, it is a tad worse.

Premise

A couple goes on a trip and comes face to face with a mysterious creature that kills everything and everyone that crosses its path for no apparent reason.

Movie Review

Is this just another slasher movie? Yes, and it cannot be emphasized enough. It piggy backs on the original feature film, and never really manages to engage nor convince us. It is a studio production, with all the “comforts” and the quality that that entails, however it is too a movie that is overtly a product that simply seeks a profit relying on an already existing piece. Without much imagination as far as the premise is concerned, it gives us the impression that those behind the screenplay do not seem to have given much thought to what they are offering the viewers, and have served us a slasher that is a run-of-the-mill.

One of the traits of slasher movies, and which explains why so many are produced is that they are normally relatively economical to bring about. Jeepers Creepers: Reborn is definitely not an exception to that rule and is merely a “filler” in the movie array, that does not manage to stand out from the genre nor provide us with anything new. It was not on the agenda to be original or innovative.

The performances are good considering the limitations of the screenplay, and it does have the very odd amusing scene, as the dress-up scene that is a clear nod to the 80’s and 90’s horror movies; the same applies the photography and costume designs.

Our Opinion

A slasher that lives up to the bad rap of the genre thanks to the unimaginative script.

Where to Watch

Amazon Prime Video

Direction

Timo Vuorensola

Timo Vuorensola

Timo Vuorensola (born 29 November 1979) is a Finnish film director and actor. He has directed Star Wreck movies Star Wreck V: Lost Contact, and Star Wreck: In the Pirkinning, created by Samuli Torssonen. Vuorensola plays Lieutenant Dwarf in the films, and is currently directing the film Iron Sky. He is also the lead vocalist and co-founder of dark industrial band Älymystö.

The Cast


Sydney Craven / Laine

Imran Adams / Chase

Jarreau Benjamin / The Creeper

Matt Barkley / Jamie

Peter Brooke / Stu

Ocean Navarro

Gary Graham

Georgia Goodman / Lady Manilla

Gabriel Freilich / Sam
Terry Bird / Officer Edwards

Jeepers Creepers: Reborn (2022)

Jeepers Creepers: Reborn

Movie title: Jeepers Creepers: Reborn

Movie description: A couple goes on a trip and comes face to face with a mysterious creature that kills everything and everyone that crosses its path for no apparent reason.

Date published: October 4, 2022

Country: United States

Duration: 1h 28min

Author: Veronica loop

Director(s): Timo Vuorensola

Writer(s): Sean-Michael Argo

Cinematography: Simon Rowling

Music: Ian Livingstone

Actor(s): Peter Brooke, Steve Jones, Sydney Craven, Imran Adams, Jarreau Benjamin, Matt Barkley, Ocean Navarro, Gary Graham, Gabriel Freilich

Genre: Horror

Companies: Orwo Studios, Black Hangar Studios, The Carousel Media Company, Screen Media Films

Our Opinion

A slasher that lives up to the bad rap of the genre thanks to the unimaginative script.

Overall

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Veronica Loop is the managing director of MCM. She is passionate about art, culture and entertainment.