In 2001 audiences were introduced to a horrifying creature known as The Creeper, who relentlessly pursued a brother and sister through the rural countryside. Jeepers Creepers featured a robust makeup department, which not only provided the frightening look of the movies monster, but also the gruesome after effects following his attacks.
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However, one of the elements that arguably added tremendously to the character of The Creeper, was his supernaturally charged 1941 Chevrolet COE complete with its oxidized green color and rusted front end. In fact, one of the first and most tense scenes offers the audience only a brief glimpse of the creature, but substantial screen time to the classic truck as it menacingly follows the siblings. Naturally, this isn’t the only case of an iconic vehicle in a scary movie, with several examples of underrated horror movie cars that deserve the spotlight.
The COE for the film also included a brawny cattle catcher mounted to the front, which is a thick metal add-on typically mounted to a train to help clear blocked sections of track. While you might think The Creeper Truck just looked dilapidated, the actual truck’s exhaust system was shot and required the driver to expel built up smoke in the cab between every take.
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Regarding the 1941 Chevrolet COEs engine, it featured a 216-cubic inch six-cylinder (Blue Flame Six) and could produce around 80 horsepower. The Blue Flame Six was an update to something Chevy fans should know about, the Stovebolt engine.