Looks Like 'Jeepers Creepers 3' Is Being Released, Despite Director Being Paedo

The release of Jeepers Creepers 3 is set to go ahead next year, despite director Victor Salva being a convicted paedophile.

Here is his mugshot.

In 1988, Salva was convicted of sexual misconduct with a 12-year-old boy, Nathan Forrest Winters, who had acted in two of his film. Commercial videotapes and magazines containing child pornography were also found at Salva's home.

He was sentenced to three years in state prison, of which he served 15 months.

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The film was shot in British Columbia, Canada, earlier this year and faced local opposition during filming. In its circular to local talent agents, the Union of British Columbia Performers noted Salva's conviction.

"It has recently come to our attention that a casting breakdown has gone out for a feature film entitled Jeepers Creepers III, and that the director of the film, Victor Salva, was convicted of sexual misconduct in 1988," read the circular.

"The conviction allegedly resulted from misconduct involving a minor whom Mr Salva was directing at the time. At this time we would like to remind our members and their agents that, under Article A2702 (Safety & Welfare of a Minor) of the BC Master Production Agreement, a performer has the right to refuse work if they believe that the nature of the work is unsafe."

But still, many horror fans want to see the film made and Jeepers Creepers 3 will be 57-year-old Salva's first major studio film since Jeepers Creepers 2 was released in 2003.

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In 2006 the film-maker made a plea for forgiveness. He said: "I pleaded guilty to a terrible crime, and I've spent the rest of my life trying to make up for it.

"For almost 20 years, I've been involved with helping others, I've been in therapy, and I've made movies. But I paid my debt to society and apologised to the young man. And all I can hope is that people will give me a chance to redeem myself."

The character of Trish will return for the new film, and be played by actress Gina Philips. Jonathan Breck will be returning as The Creeper himself.

What do you reckon? Will you be watching it?

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James Dawson

James Dawson is a Journalist at LADbible. He has contributed articles to LADbible’s ‘Knowing Me, Knowing EU’ series on the EU referendum, the 'Electoral Dysfunction' series on the 2017 general election, the ‘U OK M8?’ series tackling mental health amongst young men, and for its ‘Climate Change’ initiative in partnership with National Geographic.

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