“Beneath the backroads lies a secret older and hungrier than anyone imagined.” 

Jeepers Creepers 5 (2025) resurrects one of horror’s most chilling monsters for what promises to be the franchise’s most terrifying chapter yet. Directed by Fede Álvarez (Evil Dead, Don’t Breathe), this sequel returns to the roots of the legend, delivering relentless suspense, gruesome kills, and an origin story that finally unveils the truth behind the Creeper.

Set twenty-three years after the last film, the story follows Emma (Sophie Thatcher), a young folklorist determined to prove that the Creeper is more than just a rural myth. Alongside her brother Josh (Tye Sheridan) and a team of paranormal investigators, Emma ventures into the desolate backroads of rural Florida during the Creeper’s newly awakened feeding cycle.

As the group digs deeper, they discover the Creeper’s lair — a grotesque nest adorned with trophies from centuries of victims. But there’s more: hidden artifacts and ancient writings hint that the Creeper’s origins trace back to a dark ritual centuries ago, linking it to a demonic entity that demands human flesh to remain immortal.

Álvarez injects brutal, visceral horror into the series, featuring nail-biting chase scenes, chilling jump scares, and practical gore effects that will delight hardcore horror fans. The Creeper (Jonathan Breck reprising his role) is more menacing than ever, with new powers that make escape nearly impossible.

Yet Jeepers Creepers 5 isn’t just about terror—it explores themes of fear, folklore, and the power of confronting evil passed down through generations. The film builds toward a shocking finale, suggesting that the Creeper’s reign of terror might finally meet its end—or evolve into something even darker.

Jeepers Creepers 5 stands as a blood-soaked, thrilling return to form that reminds audiences why this monster has haunted nightmares for decades.