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In 2001, director Victor Salva repurposed the innocent phrase for a supernatural horror film that would redefine the "creature feature" for a new generation.

The phrase gained international fame through the written by Harry Warren and Johnny Mercer for the film Going Places . In the movie, Louis Armstrong famously sings the tune to a racehorse named Jeepers Creepers. The lyrics— "Jeepers Creepers, where'd ya get those peepers?" —became a catchphrase of the era. The song's cheerful, swing-style melody masked a lyrical focus on eyes ("peepers") that would eventually be recontextualized into something much darker by the horror genre. The Cinematic Rebirth: Jeepers Creepers (2001) Jeepers Creepers

Jeepers creepers… Where’d you get those peepers? - Facebook In 2001, director Victor Salva repurposed the innocent

: Played by Jonathan Breck, the Creeper is an ancient, winged demon that awakens every 23rd spring for 23 days to feed on human body parts. The lyrics— "Jeepers Creepers, where'd ya get those