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We were able to confirm quite some time ago that JEEPERS CREEPERS 3 was heading into production from the franchise’s original creator, Victor Salva. The Jeepers Creepers films have seen relative success over the years, and most genre fans welcomed a 3rd entry with open arms. But most genre fans are probably unaware of Salva’s past.

In 1988, Salva was convicted of the oral copulation of a 12-year-old boy. This boy was the star of Salva’s feature film debut (and cult classic) CLOWNHOUSE. Victor Salva was ultimately sentenced to 3 years in prison. Of course, justice has a funny way of playing out, and Salva was released from prison after just 19 months. How he went on to have such a successful career is a bit baffling, but perhaps the lack of internet and instant communication aided him in this process. Salva also pleaded guilty to lewd and lascivious conduct and of procuring a child for pornography–so this guy is no joke.

Many had wondered, myself included, if his past would eventually catch up to him in this new age of social media justice–and maybe it has. A recent casting call for JEEPERS CREEPERS 3 has been pulled due to the Union of British Columbia Performers sending out awareness notices to talent agents in the area. This of course led Breakdown Services to retract the listing all together. The film was set to shoot this spring in British Columbia, but it is unclear if that’s still the case after this recent report.

Listen–I’m all for second chances and criminal reform, but the act of child molestation is particularly gruesome and unforgivable. Salva has gone on record to own his actions, but those words (I’m sure) ring hollow to his victim. We’ll be sure to keep you guys posted on all things JEEPERS CREEPERS as more information comes our way, so stay tuned.