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Victor Ronald Salva (born March 29, 1958) is an American filmmaker and convicted sex offender. The self-described protégé of Francis Ford Coppola , he has primarily worked in the horror genre, most notably as the writer-director of the commercially successful Jeepers Creepers (2001) and its sequels Jeepers Creepers 2 (2003) and Jeepers Creepers 3 (2017).
Victor Salva served 15 months in prison for raping a 12-year-old boy in 1988. He has since made nine movies, including the Jeepers Creepers franchise, despite his criminal record and protests from his victims.
Victor Salva is a writer, director and producer of horror and fantasy films, such as Jeepers Creepers, Powder and Clownhouse. He served a year in prison for sexual misconduct with a minor actor in his short film Something in the Basement.
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Sep 18, 2017 · Victor Salva, a former child-care worker who impressed Hollywood filmmakers with his early cinematic work, was sentenced to three years in state prison in 1988 for molesting a 12-year-old boy who ...
Victor Salva is a filmmaker who wrote and directed over 20 short and feature films before graduating from high school. He is also a convicted child molester who served a year in prison for sexual relations with a 12-year-old boy.
- March 29, 1958
Aug 21, 2003 · The writer-director of the horror franchise talks about his monster creation, his cast and his future plans. He also reveals his controversial past and his love for the genre.
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Mar 31, 2024 · Learn how the horror movie Jeepers Creepers was influenced by a real-life murder case and the director's controversial past. Find out the true elements of the film, the supernatural twist, and the legacy of the franchise.
