Where the fuck do you idiots get your info from? Most minor infractions are meant with a fine. And getting arrested for expired car tags? You must live in a different dimension or something.🤦🏻♂️
@@lukeyao6483 wait a minute I don’t think it’s that because about what happened to child is very sad and it is a respectful reason because James would never put movies that was done by terrible people
Fun fact, when Victor Salva made Powder (1995) for Disney, he was quoted from saying "Powder contains many of my thoughts from my time in prison in it's subtext. It was a terrible time for me, enduring the constant taunts. I often felt like Sean Patrick Flanery's albono character. My power did not come from within myself though; my close friend Francis Ford Coppola gave me that power. He visted me weekly, we discussed my crimes." Yeah, he actually felt like the misinderstood victim after all of this. It seems like the only remorse Salva had was that he got caught.
WOWWW, I hadn't heard this... I also forgot he made Powder, a movie I also never seen (I never seen Jeepers Creepers, just wasn't something I wanted to watch back in the day and by the time I remembered it was something I hadn't seen, it was only because a creator I really like, Jamie DLux, was talking about the charges so I didn't bother).... What's crazy is, I remember people talking about the movie Powder when it came out and a lot of people were saying the character was a total creep and the movie gave weird vibes. I never paid it any mind bc I figured it was a silly kids movie at that point. Now, though, it hits a little different 😮
He was sentenced to 3 years and only served 15 months. Meanwhile, you've got guys in prison for life over weed. And you wonder why nobody respects or trusts the justice system.
I don’t know what state it’s legal to get a three year sentence for child molesting, (25 to life in Texas and 365 days to 5 years in California were the first two to show up) or how you could catch a life sentence for a first offense possession of weed (unless the cases your thinking of also included other offenses). Not to say the three year sentence didn’t happen.
Well I dont know if him not wanting to promote the movie or what ever means hes good guy in real life lol. However when it comes to this type stuff there really isnt any real answer that can satisfy every one. Movies are made by entire groups of people and chances are one of them has prolly done some horror stuff cause humans themselves are mostly terrible to begin with. But when you actually know about it that makes it feel different so when it comes to this stuff both sides are right you are not at fault for not wanting to watch the movies or pay for them but it is also true all people have all sides to them and just because someone is horrible person doesnt mean they are creative in other areas. Point being there are all kinds of molesters axe murders and serial killers who prolly could make enjoyable movies lol. So it is perfectly fine and understandable to separate yourself from the person and just enjoy the product if you are capable of doing so. Its just something thats different for every person there is no right or wrong answer and in the end it all comes down to how you feel personally and rather you yourself can separate the art from the artist.
I pretty consistently get the impression from James that he is a profoundly decent and thoughtful guy. His opinions are always reflective and never knee-jerk, he seems to have a strong sense of the importance of doing the right thing, and he's also not dogmatic about the ethical views he holds, as demonstrated in this clip. Don't know the guy personally, of course, but everything I've seen and heard from him points in the right direction.
I want people to actually think about the FACT that he was found with having MULTIPLE C.P. held withing his possession, one of them showing HIMSELF WITH A 12YR OLD BOY, and still only served a mere 15 F-ING MONTHS in jail.
The justice system is so fucked, a kid who defends himself from a school bully serves 15 years but a child molester who was seen and proved doing it only servers 15 months Ive lost faith in humanity this is just sickening
@@independentmissile200 um do you know anything about what he did? Or the other movies he has made? It ALWAYS involves young kids or teen boys. Like clownhouse.
My uncle went to jail once for like a month for speeding and when he came back he said that there had been someone in there for child rape and the inmates beat him so bad the guards didn't even bother taking away his body.
@SNowMObile20VR Even hardened criminals have morals, Child abuse/rape and mother killers definitely get "taken care of" in prison for many criminals their mothers are the only support system they have if someone's killing or hurting moms it's instant death or life as a vegetable. Rapists are treated like ants under a magnifying glass and among the most hated in prisons.
Honestly I’ve been wondering why he’s never done a Jeepers Creepers kill count and that makes so much sense. I wasn’t aware of that, so I really appreciate that he addressed it.
But what about everyone else? The actors, camera crew, editors, all those people most likely worked very hard for this movie. A lot of people hate jk Rowling for being a fucking idiot, yet they enjoy the Harry Potter movies and books.
It’s bc of the anti drug politics in America that have long been in place and are constantly criticized bc of how disproportionate it targets minorities and lower income people along with the court system doing that in general along with lobbyists. Politics in America are extremely corrupt
I mean what he did was fucked up, should have gotten a way harsher sentence, but you can’t hate a movie just cause someone bad made it, like Music, you got convicted felons who killed innocent people, and we all still jammin out too their music.
Would you still say that about Jeepers Creepers 3? Just seems way too fucked up to be a convicted pedo and get inspired to use it as a plot point in another movie
I'm glad he addressed this, because that was my knee-jerk reaction to it as well. But really, it's not so much the fact that his work is tainted by his art, it's that advertising his art will directly support the dude, since Killcount has both a large audience, and the responsibility to not act as a substitute for people to watch the movies for free.
@@panterathx child molestation and CP charges are much more severe, especially when they received such a low amount of time in prison for it, but also, it's likely that the severity of this crime during his research is what sparked his awareness for his videos directly supporting those shitty directors.
@@panterathx While that's also bad, Hitchcock has been dead for almost half a century. Victor Salva is not. Victor Salva literally being The Creeper in the first movie also doesn't help.
@@shockshplock3480 Perhaps. And also maybe they just didn't know. I don't know the details of the case and even if available, I don't care to read through it. However it is possible his conviction came about of a guilty plea that in turn may have included stipulations. Like maybe, he pleas guilty as long as records of it is not publicly available without a court order. Who knows? Not me.
@@commentcopbadge6665 I don’t really know either man. Problem is, a sex offender registry is something VERY hard to get rid of and something that 99% of offenders have to live with for the rest of their lives (and rightfully so). How that can be just overlooked is beyond me. I do understand what you mean by “stipulations” and him possibly taking a plea bargain though. Either way, they’re not showing any of the evidence from that case to a jury.
I love James point that this isn't even a separate the art from the artist. It's a questiong exclusive to James, "do I wanna spread this person's content through my own". And his answer is no, major respect
Blame Francis Ford Coppola (the director of The Godfather and Apocalypse Now) for bailing Victor Salva out of jail and giving him deals to work for Disney and MGM.
For the love of god this isn’t James’ channel And I know you aren’t directly saying that and maybe you don’t even think that but it sure does seem that way
@@theavastark6463 it actually isn’t, this is a fan made channel that Dead Meat found neat enough to let it continue and shout out on his Community Tab, it has absolutely no affiliation with the Dead Meat brand name and is completely fan made and owned.
I saw that movie for the first time in late 2020 when rented Jeepers Creepers from RUclips when I had COVID. I loved the movie. So naturally I looked up the creator to see what else he did. I saw what else he did, and I have not watched any of his movies ever since and I never will again. Like you, I'm open to seperating the art fron the artist, but not when the artist harms a child
It was actually originally worse than that, there's a scene that was cut from the theatrical release where two men are discussing how one of the main characters was molested by her step father and one of the men says "can you blame him though... the heart wants what the heart wants". Absolutely disgusting. Unfortunately I didn't learn about this vile predator until after I had watched his mediocre films. He's a danger to society and should be locked up.
@@firemiracle He is currently an advocate for victims of child sexual assault. Clownhouse is the only feature length film that he ever acted in, so it is safe to say that Salva ruined his life.
Mannn...as much as I love the movies...I actually didnt know this and the fact thay you speak on it in such a short yet strong manner makes me respect the hell out of you!! And thank you for shedding light because we dont all keep up with all of the BTS /IRL stuff!
PLOT TWIST: He uploads a video called "Jeepers Creepers Kill Count" but it's just a Livestream of him hunting down and killing Victor Salva and all his friends.
Jeepers Creepers is the scariest movie I ever seen as a kid. That’s where the respect ends. Respect to you for revealing to your audience that this movie was actually made by a monster in real life. He tainted his own masterpiece with his personal decisions and for that we don’t condone.
You should never judge the movie or game based on the persons actions outside of it. You can practically find dirt on any director or celebrity(Actors). "Ah, that celeb is a drug addict, don't watch the movies their in, it promotes drugs."
Yeah props to James for sticking with that decision. The first Jeepers Creepers terrified me as a kid, and was one of my favorite horror movies as a teen, once I learned about the directors history, I could never look at it the same way
While I am of the "Hate the artist, not the art" mindset, this gentleman gets my respect for putting his foot down and actually sticking to his decision.
I disagree with “hate the artist not the art”- the art IS the artist- would you buy records by a convicted paedophile? Don’t watch no yes made by them either...
This is exactly how to express an opinion on RUclips. Non-judgmental, non-accusatory, does not insult anyone. "its my channel and that's my decision" preceded by a short, concise explanation that addresses a few of the more valid counterpoints. Wish more people could learn to express their views this way. You just earned a sub from me.
James is an absolute legend, he could easily make good money off this series if he wanted to but he opted for the respectful route and continues to show how caring he his
@@Marvelfanatic3658 I don't think so since people say to separate the artists from the movie etc but he says he didn't because he doesn't want to promote him or his work
It’s his opinion and people should respect this like most of the people in the comment section here. It’s his channel and if he feels uncomfortable then he has all rights to not review it.
James is pretty cool. He used the theatrical cut for the Halloween remake because the unrated version had an unnecessary rape scene, he gives a warning on a video about a movie where a serial killer does his thing at a high school (due to a recent mass shooting) and just seems like a real friendly guy. I sincerely hope this comment doesn’t age poorly
@@Ash0512 man if I ever meet the guy, that’d be cool. But I don’t go to a lot of conventions. Except for this one where I met amber nash and had the opportunity to meet the guy that played michael Myers in the Halloween remake. Missed opportunity but hey, amber nash voiced Pam in archer so that was awesome
I never really get the whole “separate the art from the artist” argument, specifically when it benefits the artist in some way. It’s not like you physically CANNOT live without viewing said art
separating art from the artist means that you can like and appreciate art despite not liking the artists views/actions. supporting them by consuming their art isn't important, as you don't have to like an artist to like their art
@@tonyisnotdeadexactly, but what the haters are failing to realise is that doing a Kill Count video on Jeepers Creepers is publicity to the movie One thing is watch the movie, and the other is to advertise it
In Jeepers Creepers 3, there’s a scene that actually references Victor Salva’s back story, two characters talk about a 13 year old girl named Addison who ran away from her sexually abusive stepfather, and one of them ACTUALLY DEFENDS the stepfather's actions by saying "Can you blame the step-dad, though? I mean, look at her. The heart wants what it wants, am I right?". No your wrong buddy. no wonder that movie sucks.
I mean, prison is supposed to reform criminals, not punish them. If it's just a punishment, then the cost for ruining someone's life should be the death sentence. I'm not saying Salva is reformed, by any means, but as long as we're pretending that's what the purpose of our prison system is, time served shouldn't matter.
Thank you for sticking to your morals and integrity and showing compassion for victims and being aware of what certain content promotes to your audience. Love your channel and have been watching for two years now. My son and I are huge fans and look forward to Fridays! Keep up the good work and much love to the DM family, all of the work behind the scenes doesn't go unnoticed 😊!
I’m so sorry that happened to you. Words cannot express how awful that is. I have plenty of my own mental health problems, and so I know how that can be sometimes, but I can’t imagine how much worse it must be for you. Best wishes to you. 👍
What about everyone else involved in the movie?? Salva is just one guy. Let's cancel the whole project because of the actions of one guy 🤦♂️🤣 this world is screwed up.
Yeah, nobody should base ANYONE on what they do, all that matters is who they are and how they treat you. Like, just because James reviews deaths in horror movies and bases them by how gorey they are, dosn't mean hes a bad guy
It'd be more accurate to say he doesn't want to get INVOLVED in any part of that "scene" of peeps. Not any kind of moral urging(which is fine, everyone's sense is different to a small degree) and I appreciate him not trying to grandstand. I usually lose respect for people who fish for virtue points using a past crime but his rhetoric was excellent. He just doesn't want to get involved, very simple and very earnest, well done good man.
I really appreciate this. I loved that movie but I'll never watch it again and haven't since learning about him. I love watching y'all because your videos are great but also because you are good people and we need to support them more.
Not only is his opinion respectable, he gave his reasoning in the most cool non shaming way ever, he didn't attack anyone who liked the films and made clear that he understands the whole art separation from artist thing he just can't get behind it with this guy
Jeepers Creepers 1 and 2 were two of my favorite movies growing up. However, what that guy did will never be okay and I have a huge amount of respect for you and your decision.
While I can admire James for having some morals and principles I think it's very important especially in the current year when so many people lack a sense of morals and principles. However with that being said I do find his logic heavily flawed
@@voidpriest4659 Because to me this would be like me refusing to cover or support Another a certain magical index elfen lied and Deadman wonderland just because Monica rial was involved who tried to ruin a man's life with false rape accusations and knowingly lied oh so because a garbage person is associated with these anime I'm not allowed to enjoy them I'm not allowed to support them What kind of bull crap logic is this? What's the point of the whole phrase of separating the art from the artist if people are just going to trash works of media just because one scumbag was involved Why?
@@AncapOtaku no ones telling you/forcing you to not enjoy something only that supporting awful people generally is kinda shitty,James isn't saying no one should enjoy jeepers creepers but rather due to his influence over a large audience hes personally uncomfortable even tacitly supporting a p*dophile and turning his audience over to him and his work.
While I loved the series as a whole I completely understand and respect your choice. As a victim of child molestation by my own father at 12, I can say as an adult I never recovered from it. It stays with you, I have social anxiety, social phobias and low self esteem and low confidence. It is ridiculous he only served 15 months for messing up that child's life. Thank you James ❤
Word I can agree with that. Happened to me when I was 8 by a female family member. 31 years of OCD and anxiety later, but we are not victims we are overcomers, I refuse to let that be the defining point of my life!
Respect that the guy who reviews horror movies wont do a series cause he has morals against what the creator did. Really shows james is genuinely great person!
Chill out, what ya yellin' for? Lay back, it's all been done before. And if you could only let it be, you will see that I am the funniest YouT*ber of all time. Admit it, my dear follow*r mike
I see what you mean and s’oon as i found out about the Author (long ago) JC was one of my faves. In no way am i agreeing to justify what he did and the little time he actually served for the offense. But his opinion is biased and i do believe that “genuine” is sorta a strong word to use over someone who is being biased. Yes, i do understand his reasoning and i’m proud for once to see a youtuber that does have standards (not to mention when he sponsored shudder, which is great btw specially after a whole month trial) but agreeing with a consensus that is is obviously “bad” in society today does not make him genuine it makes him bias. We know many political figures and celebrities that have done horrible things in the past yet they’re still celebrities and have a well off job than most of us. I think separating the author from the work would have sounded more genuine, therefore this is a biased opinion and does not make him genuine. P.s: I won’t argue that he’s not a great guy, I love James he’s the best
I had that theory a long time ago. If you ignore the fact he pretty much has pennywises backstory(the smell/feed on fear and hibernation period) mixed with the predator its a movie about him trying too suppress his urges but they always eventually come out and when it does he has a type
He basically watches a horror movie, and counts how many deaths occurred in the movie, or you can say he basically tells the story of the movie and he only covers horror movies, he dosent cover movie's like Avengers: Infinity War or Avengers: Endgame, the reason he doesn't cover them is because they aren't horror movies
@theodore ` james is a grade a douche leftist twerp. He does the bare minimum here and is called great for it. I agree with his decision to not glorify this movie but he just contradicted himself in the same breath, enjoying Woody Allen and kevin spacey. What a caca head
I absolutely respect this! He didn’t put down people who like the movie and said he just doesn’t want to do it for his own personal reasons. Well done dude. Respect!
I'm glad James did that, he's right. And it's his own channel to say yes or no to. I personally refused to watch the movie as well once I found this video. What I mean by this is, a week before my birthday my friends wanted to watch the movie on my birthday. I fiat out refused due to the same reason James has.
I worked on the behind-the-scenes featurette for "Jeeper Creepers II." Victor Salva took it upon himself to start massaging Drew Tyler Bell, a super young looking actor, while he was chilling on set. He didn't ask for it; he just approached him and started doing it and Drew had to sit there and let him. I don't know if this even made it into the DVD but it's clear he felt no remorse from his earlier convictions.
That is not on the behind the scenes featurette of Jeepers Creepers II on DVD. I actually have Jeepers Creepers II on DVD along with the first one in a double pack.
@@michaelbolcato192 I figured that wouldn't be edited in. The raw footage exists and he did it openly in front of a camera and I was shocked (I wasn't on set but I watched the footage back later, etc.). Even if I didn't know of his history, I would know all about him from how creepy he was with that teenage actor, whom I'm sure he had a hand in hiring.
@FHerbert940 When was this declared? I guess if you're making a movie, it's a loophole? Drew also may have been emancipated like most young actors are; he was on a soap opera and I don't recall his parents being anywhere nearby. I think he was being interviewed for the EPK and Victor just came and started massaging him. I remember him closing his eyes, pretending he was enjoying it, and the camera just rolled for a bit before Victor patted him on the back and walked away. I was like, "Jesus Christ, this guy didn't have a single incident of molestation and then feel remorseful... it's how he's wired."
@FHerbert940 And he wasn't worried about looking sketchy 'cause he just walked right up and massaged him on camera, even though the kid was being interviewed by someone else.
It's crazy how many people never knew, I even didn't know, now I wished we knew a lot sooner, he should not be allowed to continue what he does that is scary.
It's been widely know since the 90s, My mother told me about him when i was a kid when i asked her why the creeper only went after boys. It was even a big issue when Jeepers creepers 3 came out. they canceled the theatrical release and it was only televised once a week for the month of October so if you happened to miss it then too bad. i wouldn't expect the younger generation to know being that he's essentially been blacklisted but Hollywood has always been pretty lenient to the pedos so i'm not surprised that so many had no idea.
I don't understand why, I get that the person behind it was the real Creeper but what does that have to do with not making a kill count. Hate the Artist, not the art. I mean he even does kill counts on dislike films, it's fine if he doesn't want to do it, I didn't really like the movie, I like the idea of the monster and I'm planning on creating one similar to him but other than that, not a fan. I don't care any less for the franchise. I just want a better explanation
@@Nameless82284 because he doesn’t want to give attention/exposure and such to a movie by a horrible person. Also he just doesn’t want to. That’s a good enough explanation.
@@KingOfGaymes But he's not giving attention to a horrible person, he's just giving it to a movie that horrible person just happened to work on. Like I said, if he doesn't want to do it that's fine, I was never really a fan of the film
Respect just went up to million man. I ain’t gonna get into it but as someone who understands the topic being discussed here I can say I appreciate your decision immensely.
The director is the real Creeper. Much respect to James for this announcement. I’ve watched every kill count and not sad at all about him not covering it. Be good people indeed!
It’s kinda disgusting some people criticizing James’s view. You can still think the movie is good horror but it is important to acknowledge what salva did and how horrible it was. People should respect James for not wanting to promote his work to new audiences.
@@logandrake1616 in hell he sure does have a special place their if it exist… I’m just not sure which circle victor salva will be in though cause he will be in 3
James himself said there's a fair argument of separating the art from the creator, and he respects and acknowledges their argument. So grow the fuck up and stop being offended for someone who isn't even offended and is alright with their choice. Just because you're too stupid to understand the other side and understand a legitimate criticism and argument, doesn't make it disgusting, it makes you a dumbass in need of a reality check.
@@gasaiyuno6021 okay yeah there is a fair arguement for separation of the artist from their art, but when you purchase or rent that art that's money going into the pockets of the creator, so by buying or renting the keepers creepers movie would be basically handing money to a convicted child molester
I will always respect James for the level of honesty he brings to the channel and his business. Stuff like this is always why you do your research before covering certain topics
@@doge8825 its still a legtimate reason. His channel, doesnt wanna do a movie made by someone who even made his underage employees uncomfortable and thus he was every right to not do it. Whether the 'excuse' is good or not
Surprised at the amount of people bitching about this in the comment section. The kill counts don't just count the kills, they go in depth into the movies, how they were made, the references or connections to other works, and who the hell made them. Omitting the crime cheapens the effort, and you can't exactly gloss over it in a brief mention and continue with the kills. Additionally, the movie isn't that great anyway, so people are just being reactionary for the sake of being reactionary. All that being said, please do Halloween Ends.
@@theavastark6463 The first two are very solid horror movies in my opinion and I hate how much I love them because of the actual monster who made those movies. As much as I love the movies, I'm glad James isn't covering them for those very reasons.
It’s hard to separate the art from the artist in the case of “Jeepers Creepers”. The Creeper is a glorified embodiment of the real monster. When you know the sick truth about Salva it makes Jeepers an even scarier story. The monster drives a creeper van, targets boys and young men, and takes their eyes because that’s the essence of their innocence. The Creeper even gets off by smelling their fear. I feel bad for those affected by his abuse as well as those who worked with him. The film crews who thought they were just creating a new horror icon but were actually glorifying a predator’s sick fantasies. It’s unfortunate. For that it’s a franchise I do not support either.
He didn't target just boys and young men he targeted based of the scent of fear someone gave off and in the hideoute the kid looks up to see a couples skin above him
As a survivor of being abused as a child, thank you, it’s daunting to think about and deal with I still have flashbacks, people who do this should be served to a life sentence
I know someone who’s gone through something similar, and it still effects them heavily...influencing their views on life, the decisions they make, and even affecting their personality. It’s horrible. I don’t know them all that well, but I can just tell after having talked with them enough about it. I’m glad James made this decision, and I hope you’re doing well yourself. Hang in there.
@@thegoodfather1177 he didn’t say to bury the movie, he said he’s not making a video on it. And that’s fair enough for the exact reason stated in this video
As someone who was sexually abused at around the same age as Nathan (the boy who starred in Clown House) I applaud you for sticking by your morals. I enjoyed Jeepers Creepers and I found out later the director was a sexual predator. He also directed Powder for Disney...I hear they're making a new one without him this time. I've boycotted the sequels and won't bother with this new one either. Thanks for showing support to victims of sexual abuse.
Some people are into some weird kinks. Victor Salva, Chris Savino, Dan Schneider, etc. My condolences go out to you can I hope that one day, child predators, abusers, and molesters can be put down
Normally I'm an advocate for separating the art from the artist, but in this instance it totally makes sense you wouldn't do a Kill Count on it, as you provide so much information about the making and people involved. I respect you sticking to your principles.
My respect for James went up even more now knowing why he won't cover this movie, Hollywood is full of people like that director and no 15 months is NOT the right amount of time, he should've been in the can for decades
Actually he never went to jail, they sent him to a kushy recovery center in napa valley, just goes to show how fucked our justice system is, rich pervs can just buy their way out of troubke
I still don't get some people's insistence to call James a hypocrite. It's hard to separate art from artist when Victor Salva's has an influence on the films. Someone tried to say him covering Stanley Kubrick or Hitchcock means he's a hypocrite, but Salva is still around making movies and he didn't get a proper due sentence. And in the end, it's his show, and I'd rather him cover stuff he's comfortable with covering
He got the sentence the legal system decided. You can ask for the courts to change the required sentences (first you’d have to find which state has minimum sentences that low), but it’s by definition his due time. Plus, he is permanently on a sex offender registry
@@mcarrowtime7095 he didn't serve a full sentence and the issue comes that his shifty behavior blends into the film. The creeper is almost a manifestation of him and the third film has characters defending sexual assault.
@@mcarrowtime7095 I really don't see how it's hypocritical. He doesnt want to support a man still in the film industry who's a convicted sex offender. Also attacking my username that I gave myself doesn't help your point at all.
It's really sad honestly Jeepers creepers was my first horror movie and so it holds a special place in my heart. I think it's important to separate art from creator but it's hard too look at the movies the same. I completely respect James decision on not covering it.
Yeah, separating art from artist is easier when watching the art on your own time isn't promoting people to go and purchase it to view legally, I honestly wouldn't want people giving their money to that guy either, even tho it's sad the cast and other crew wouldn't get the rewards from the exposure
@Oliver Cheney Limbaugh wasn’t just Republican, dude. Stop obfuscating. The man was a hateful bigot who was happy to promote violence and to try and take away basic human rights. Being happy that guy is dead fits just fine in the mentality of “be good people”. Limbaugh wasn’t a good person
Separating the art from the artist is something that should be done depending on context. I personally like the Jeepers Creepers movies, but when you think about the context of the movie, it's difficult to separate from the context of a real life creeper preying on young men/boys.
Seriously, it made me choke on my corn flakes. I like wet pieces of flab as much as the next guy but not in my windpipe, that's a down-the-throat exclusive.
@Turn It Up That's a good point. It may be one individual's brainchild but the hard work that was put in by tons of other people shouldn't be discredited
@@REXae86 When the creator is long dead, maby things will change. This is the same reason why DBD is never going to do a crossover with Jeepers creepers.
I 100 percent agree with your reasoning. No kid deserves to be raped, sexually assaulted/abused, or molested. Doing this is disgusting and Salva should've gotten longer in prison, three years is, as you said, too short to pay for that kid's trauma, and, in my opinion, nothing can pay for it. That is all.
this man was sentenced to 3 YEARS and served 15 months and people out here are getting arrested for having expired car tags? fucked up.
Or in prison for life over weed. Fuck the American Justice System.
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Sounds like cope
Where the fuck do you idiots get your info from? Most minor infractions are meant with a fine. And getting arrested for expired car tags? You must live in a different dimension or something.🤦🏻♂️
@@conservativedemocracyenjoyersounds like bootlickin
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Turns out the Jeepers Creepers creator was actually the creeper all along 😔
Right😢
@@brysonsines5557 wtf do you mean
Jeepers..
@@brysonsines5557 bruh excuse me?
@@brysonsines5557 MCSCUSE ME?!
Holy shit I was expecting “the movie doesn’t have enough kills” or “it involves the past” but this is a very respectable reason.
Yes that is very true
Tbh, I didn't know until now. Like wtf is wrong is this guy..
James has covered movies that had 3 kills so lack of kills is doubtful. But yeah good reason
@@lukeyao6483 wait a minute I don’t think it’s that because about what happened to child is very sad and it is a respectful reason because James would never put movies that was done by terrible people
The Shining only had 2 and he covered it.
Fun fact, when Victor Salva made Powder (1995) for Disney, he was quoted from saying "Powder contains many of my thoughts from my time in prison in it's subtext. It was a terrible time for me, enduring the constant taunts. I often felt like Sean Patrick Flanery's albono character. My power did not come from within myself though; my close friend Francis Ford Coppola gave me that power. He visted me weekly, we discussed my crimes."
Yeah, he actually felt like the misinderstood victim after all of this. It seems like the only remorse Salva had was that he got caught.
Jesus effing whatttt?!?!?! 😳 🤢 🤮 that's fcking VILE.
Good Lord, that just makes him even _worse._
A man's life is permanently fucked up because of what he did, but while he did a few months in prison he got taunted a few times. Poor Victor Salva
WOWWW, I hadn't heard this... I also forgot he made Powder, a movie I also never seen (I never seen Jeepers Creepers, just wasn't something I wanted to watch back in the day and by the time I remembered it was something I hadn't seen, it was only because a creator I really like, Jamie DLux, was talking about the charges so I didn't bother).... What's crazy is, I remember people talking about the movie Powder when it came out and a lot of people were saying the character was a total creep and the movie gave weird vibes. I never paid it any mind bc I figured it was a silly kids movie at that point. Now, though, it hits a little different 😮
And Coppola visited him? Omg
I didn't know anything about Victor Salva until now. Jeepers Creepers feels kinda different to me now that I know what he did.
Yay I’m the first reply 😀
The creeper is literally an imagination of Salva himself
@@dexterdahmer fr
You again
Yeah
He was sentenced to 3 years and only served 15 months. Meanwhile, you've got guys in prison for life over weed. And you wonder why nobody respects or trusts the justice system.
I’m saying.
I don’t know what state it’s legal to get a three year sentence for child molesting, (25 to life in Texas and 365 days to 5 years in California were the first two to show up) or how you could catch a life sentence for a first offense possession of weed (unless the cases your thinking of also included other offenses). Not to say the three year sentence didn’t happen.
@@mcarrowtime7095 other offenses? It's literally weed. Who gives a fuck
Yep and what you’re saying isn’t going to make it any better💯there’s no changing our system
@@anthonyfernandez82 literally.
I respect James's opinion because James doesn't want to promote him. James, if you're reading this, You are a good guy.
Totally agreed.
Agreed
Well I dont know if him not wanting to promote the movie or what ever means hes good guy in real life lol. However when it comes to this type stuff there really isnt any real answer that can satisfy every one. Movies are made by entire groups of people and chances are one of them has prolly done some horror stuff cause humans themselves are mostly terrible to begin with. But when you actually know about it that makes it feel different so when it comes to this stuff both sides are right you are not at fault for not wanting to watch the movies or pay for them but it is also true all people have all sides to them and just because someone is horrible person doesnt mean they are creative in other areas. Point being there are all kinds of molesters axe murders and serial killers who prolly could make enjoyable movies lol. So it is perfectly fine and understandable to separate yourself from the person and just enjoy the product if you are capable of doing so. Its just something thats different for every person there is no right or wrong answer and in the end it all comes down to how you feel personally and rather you yourself can separate the art from the artist.
Me being the 667 person to like:
me unliking to keep it as 666 as long as possible:😈
I pretty consistently get the impression from James that he is a profoundly decent and thoughtful guy. His opinions are always reflective and never knee-jerk, he seems to have a strong sense of the importance of doing the right thing, and he's also not dogmatic about the ethical views he holds, as demonstrated in this clip. Don't know the guy personally, of course, but everything I've seen and heard from him points in the right direction.
Adding jeepers creepers to my small list of movies that are ethical to pirate
I would like to see the rest of that list
It’s not that good of a movie to begin with
- Jeepers Creepers ✅️
- Blizzard Games ✅️
@@shatteredscry
- Nintendo Games ✓
- Rob Zombie films ✓
@@SadMoribundWhat am I missing about rob zombie?
I want people to actually think about the FACT that he was found with having MULTIPLE C.P. held withing his possession, one of them showing HIMSELF WITH A 12YR OLD BOY, and still only served a mere 15 F-ING MONTHS in jail.
If he lived in South Carolina the guy is on death row by now.
Horrible
@@youraveragemango8671 Why?
@@jadenkremer3135 he wasn’t responding to you he was saying it was horrible about the kid
The justice system is so fucked, a kid who defends himself from a school bully serves 15 years but a child molester who was seen and proved doing it only servers 15 months Ive lost faith in humanity this is just sickening
Those movies hit differently when you realize the “creeper” tends to target boys and young men.
eh. i think you’re definitely reaching and it’s nothing more than a coincidence
Creeper wasnt trying to add woman parts to himself lmao.
@@davidfox2650 probably cause he's a man
@@independentmissile200 um do you know anything about what he did? Or the other movies he has made? It ALWAYS involves young kids or teen boys. Like clownhouse.
@@cydneysaltkill6228 like i said. You’re definitely reaching. You’re trying to find something that isn’t there. Just pure coincidence
The whole jeepers creepers licking the windows at the teens on the bus now makes perfect sense
Exaclty
Yep
Foreshadowing
Eh, there's a big difference between 17 and 18 yr old high school kids and a 12 yr old.
@@DR.K14 he couldn't make them any younger without being suspicious
My uncle went to jail once for like a month for speeding and when he came back he said that there had been someone in there for child rape and the inmates beat him so bad the guards didn't even bother taking away his body.
W people
@SNowMObile20VR Even hardened criminals have morals, Child abuse/rape and mother killers definitely get "taken care of" in prison for many criminals their mothers are the only support system they have if someone's killing or hurting moms it's instant death or life as a vegetable. Rapists are treated like ants under a magnifying glass and among the most hated in prisons.
Poor graper
@RealBadman554 bro what 💀
Honestly I’ve been wondering why he’s never done a Jeepers Creepers kill count and that makes so much sense. I wasn’t aware of that, so I really appreciate that he addressed it.
I totally agree with that
What a trip. I had no idea.
Same
Same, I’m glad he brought this up because I had absolutely no idea about this.
But what about everyone else? The actors, camera crew, editors, all those people most likely worked very hard for this movie. A lot of people hate jk Rowling for being a fucking idiot, yet they enjoy the Harry Potter movies and books.
I'll never understand how fucking up someone's life like that will get you less time than having drugs.
Hollywood and politics for ya
Money
Pretty sure they give same consequence except molestation requires more physical contact rather than taking drugs and ruining your life yourself
It’s bc of the anti drug politics in America that have long been in place and are constantly criticized bc of how disproportionate it targets minorities and lower income people along with the court system doing that in general along with lobbyists. Politics in America are extremely corrupt
Bc the government loses money if someone sells drugs
Holy shit, i didn't know this. He was the real creeper. Mad respect to you James.
Never heard of it either holy crap
I was about to say how in the fuck is your comment from 84 years ago lmao
@@sirjulious101 same
I mean what he did was fucked up, should have gotten a way harsher sentence, but you can’t hate a movie just cause someone bad made it, like Music, you got convicted felons who killed innocent people, and we all still jammin out too their music.
Would you still say that about Jeepers Creepers 3? Just seems way too fucked up to be a convicted pedo and get inspired to use it as a plot point in another movie
I respect that decision, I mean hell 15 months, that’s some BS, life would be a lot better
Yeah like seriously 15 months for f**king up a kid's life?
That's not enough
Not long enough
It's purely because he's famous
@@RhysJeffrey-kn5fk yeah that’s a big contributor as well
Usually im the one to say “separate the art from artist” but in this circumstance, you really can’t. He’s literally the main villain in the movie.
I'm glad he addressed this, because that was my knee-jerk reaction to it as well.
But really, it's not so much the fact that his work is tainted by his art, it's that advertising his art will directly support the dude, since Killcount has both a large audience, and the responsibility to not act as a substitute for people to watch the movies for free.
Facts man it's going to feel uncomfortable IF I want to rewatch those movies
I can but i respect his decision on it. I remember Jeepers Creepers being one of my first horror movies ive seen
@@panterathx child molestation and CP charges are much more severe, especially when they received such a low amount of time in prison for it, but also, it's likely that the severity of this crime during his research is what sparked his awareness for his videos directly supporting those shitty directors.
@@panterathx While that's also bad, Hitchcock has been dead for almost half a century. Victor Salva is not. Victor Salva literally being The Creeper in the first movie also doesn't help.
This is what us gamers call an “Understandable, have a nice day” move
Was actually going to comment that 😂
@Sonny Crockett 1984 🤢
@Sonny Crockett 1984 Get out.
nerd
@@alexf9381 Are you serious.
What is wrong with you .
I can’t believe people agreed to do more movies with him after the conviction
Disgusting isn't it, Ruined the kids life
Who wants to do more movies with him. We need to publicly see their names
That’s just how Hollywood is I guess
@@shockshplock3480
Perhaps. And also maybe they just didn't know. I don't know the details of the case and even if available, I don't care to read through it. However it is possible his conviction came about of a guilty plea that in turn may have included stipulations. Like maybe, he pleas guilty as long as records of it is not publicly available without a court order. Who knows? Not me.
@@commentcopbadge6665 I don’t really know either man. Problem is, a sex offender registry is something VERY hard to get rid of and something that 99% of offenders have to live with for the rest of their lives (and rightfully so). How that can be just overlooked is beyond me.
I do understand what you mean by “stipulations” and him possibly taking a plea bargain though. Either way, they’re not showing any of the evidence from that case to a jury.
I love James point that this isn't even a separate the art from the artist. It's a questiong exclusive to James, "do I wanna spread this person's content through my own". And his answer is no, major respect
The fact that he was still allowed to make movies after what he did to that boy says everything I need to know about how Hollywood works sometimes.
Hollywood only care about what the movie makes in the box office, if it made them cash then they will carry on milking it
Blame Francis Ford Coppola (the director of The Godfather and Apocalypse Now) for bailing Victor Salva out of jail and giving him deals to work for Disney and MGM.
Michael Bolcato so that’s how he got the job on powder
@@michaelbolcato192 damn
@@michaelbolcato192 Yeah, Coppola is a big part of why this guy got off easy and continued to work in film.
"There are enough terrible people getting away with it and having careers" man, you aren't kidding. And the good people are left in the dirt.
I think I know a guy
@@yaboiiskelly2502 Are his initials J. D?
@@kama933 who is it
There's a woman who got away with abusing and still has a career.
Meanwhile good people who did nothing get bulldozed over one accusation.
Thats completely understandable. Glad one can uphold their opinion.
For the love of god this isn’t James’ channel
And I know you aren’t directly saying that and maybe you don’t even think that but it sure does seem that way
Ook
@@jack1studios it is his channel tho, every RUclipsr now has a shorts channel where they post clips to get trending
@@theavastark6463 james kinda said it wasn’t his channel on one of his community posts
@@theavastark6463 it actually isn’t, this is a fan made channel that Dead Meat found neat enough to let it continue and shout out on his Community Tab, it has absolutely no affiliation with the Dead Meat brand name and is completely fan made and owned.
I saw that movie for the first time in late 2020 when rented Jeepers Creepers from RUclips when I had COVID. I loved the movie. So naturally I looked up the creator to see what else he did. I saw what else he did, and I have not watched any of his movies ever since and I never will again.
Like you, I'm open to seperating the art fron the artist, but not when the artist harms a child
In the 3rd movie when the older brother character says "age is just a number" in regards to a minor.
The thing with that phrase is it works if both are consenting adults. Not so much between a 30 year old adult and a preteen.
@@AlmightyPolarBear
The sad part is, considering the context, it's hard to argue it wasnt a sly nod.
It was actually originally worse than that, there's a scene that was cut from the theatrical release where two men are discussing how one of the main characters was molested by her step father and one of the men says "can you blame him though... the heart wants what the heart wants". Absolutely disgusting. Unfortunately I didn't learn about this vile predator until after I had watched his mediocre films. He's a danger to society and should be locked up.
@@X1091
OH SO HE WAS BEING BLATANT. AIGHT. Least the man makes it easy to ostracize him.
@@X1091 I would not be surprised if the Monster in JC is just a self insert for the creator be Jesus.
"This my channel" That's something I wish more people would understand
Stfu
@@link-so9wn cringe
@@link-so9wn cringe
@@link-so9wn cringe
@@link-so9wn cringe
Damn. I had no idea. It was one of my first horror movies. I don't blame you. The kid is serving a life sentence while he barely served at all.
I wonder how the victim is doing right now. I hope he has gotten some mental help cuz what victor did to him was disgusting and unforgivable 😔
@@firemiracle Hope the victim got the help they need and probably continue to need. Let's hope they're surrounded by loved ones.
The kid served a life sentence?
@@firemiracle He is currently an advocate for victims of child sexual assault. Clownhouse is the only feature length film that he ever acted in, so it is safe to say that Salva ruined his life.
@@dahorrorguys8877 No its a typo
Mannn...as much as I love the movies...I actually didnt know this and the fact thay you speak on it in such a short yet strong manner makes me respect the hell out of you!! And thank you for shedding light because we dont all keep up with all of the BTS /IRL stuff!
PLOT TWIST: He uploads a video called "Jeepers Creepers Kill Count" but it's just a Livestream of him hunting down and killing Victor Salva and all his friends.
"I'll give the Golden Chainsaw for coolest kill to Victor who i killed with an actual Chainsaw"
Fun fact: Back in the day predators were castrated.
@@Raccon_Detective. Lets bring that back 😜😩✨💕
We just gonna ignore that some of his friends might not have known
@@Raccon_Detective. fun fact: in those days, that included anyone who wasn't straight
James tells us all to be good people and lives by that code himself. 10/10 Wholesome person
Are you saying those who choose to watch Jeeper's Creepers arent good people?
@@DavidKen878 there's a BIG difference between "watch" and "give publicity to by covering on your almost 5 million subscriber youtube channel".
James: “Be good people!”
James: *proceeds to be a good people, himself*
James: I really do be my own #1 fan, huh?
eh, for the most part. he gets on a high horse a lot. i respect the opinion though. i liked the first one but overall, it's kinda garbage.
The irony in that being that he “counts kills”
Jeepers Creepers is the scariest movie I ever seen as a kid. That’s where the respect ends. Respect to you for revealing to your audience that this movie was actually made by a monster in real life. He tainted his own masterpiece with his personal decisions and for that we don’t condone.
well said
Yep. Part 2 makes a whole lotta sense now.
Couldn't had said it better myself.
There no child anything in the movie at all what are talking about
You should never judge the movie or game based on the persons actions outside of it. You can practically find dirt on any director or celebrity(Actors). "Ah, that celeb is a drug addict, don't watch the movies their in, it promotes drugs."
I saw this video pop up in my feed multiple times over the years and I just watched it now.
Big respect, that’s a very good reason.
Yeah props to James for sticking with that decision. The first Jeepers Creepers terrified me as a kid, and was one of my favorite horror movies as a teen, once I learned about the directors history, I could never look at it the same way
While I am of the "Hate the artist, not the art" mindset, this gentleman gets my respect for putting his foot down and actually sticking to his decision.
That's why I respect James in general
He's like this with every other topic
Similarly I think HP Lovecraft was a horrible human being but he is my favorite horror author.
I disagree with “hate the artist not the art”- the art IS the artist- would you buy records by a convicted paedophile? Don’t watch no yes made by them either...
Earnest Hemmingway and Michael Jackson are a couple of other good examples of this. Great works of art, but terrible people outside of said art.
@@tobyb1018 I mean I don't like R.Kelly as a person at all but his music slaps regardless so I still listen to it.
It’s creepy how similar the creeper comes of more like a predator. Knowing what the person that created him has done
makes that ending even more unsettling for all the wrong reasons
Yeah the second one really just makes me shudder and cringe
@@hadbetterdays8118 Isnt that what it's supposed to do.
@@nialllappin4159 its almost as if it's a horror film. Who woulda thunk lololol
@@DTfan43 🤣🤣🤣
This is exactly how to express an opinion on RUclips.
Non-judgmental, non-accusatory, does not insult anyone.
"its my channel and that's my decision" preceded by a short, concise explanation that addresses a few of the more valid counterpoints.
Wish more people could learn to express their views this way.
You just earned a sub from me.
Subscribe to the real Dead Meat as well.
that was pretty epic of him
And not in a 10:01 minute video that last way too long for 3 arguments :D
Same I just subscribed
Ditto! I just subscribed too! 😁
How tf do people get angry over someone going "i don't want to promote the work of a monster"
James is an absolute legend, he could easily make good money off this series if he wanted to but he opted for the respectful route and continues to show how caring he his
I'm pretty sure that's what any normal (or sane) person would do.
Theres plenty of movies out there hes not losing much
lo
@Salsa1234 any sane person wouldn't promote a film that was made by a child molester.
@@Marvelfanatic3658 I don't think so since people say to separate the artists from the movie etc but he says he didn't because he doesn't want to promote him or his work
It’s his opinion and people should respect this like most of the people in the comment section here. It’s his channel and if he feels uncomfortable then he has all rights to not review it.
Very right
Exactly
indeed, listening to his reasoning has raised my respect for him as a content creator
nah ya i agree with that decision, my dad does the same thing, if doesnt like the actor or producer of a movie or product, etc. he doesnt buy it
Again what did woody allen ever do?
James is pretty cool. He used the theatrical cut for the Halloween remake because the unrated version had an unnecessary rape scene, he gives a warning on a video about a movie where a serial killer does his thing at a high school (due to a recent mass shooting) and just seems like a real friendly guy. I sincerely hope this comment doesn’t age poorly
I’ve met James at a convention twice, he is literally the nicest guy I’ve ever met. He even remembered me the second time I met him!
@@Ash0512 man if I ever meet the guy, that’d be cool. But I don’t go to a lot of conventions. Except for this one where I met amber nash and had the opportunity to meet the guy that played michael Myers in the Halloween remake. Missed opportunity but hey, amber nash voiced Pam in archer so that was awesome
He’s just a cringy tryhard libtard. Many such cases
@@IvanTheDarkAngel
YOU ARE A MORON
@@IvanTheDarkAngel You have a severe case of gay.
I never really get the whole “separate the art from the artist” argument, specifically when it benefits the artist in some way. It’s not like you physically CANNOT live without viewing said art
separating art from the artist means that you can like and appreciate art despite not liking the artists views/actions. supporting them by consuming their art isn't important, as you don't have to like an artist to like their art
@@tonyisnotdeadexactly, but what the haters are failing to realise is that doing a Kill Count video on Jeepers Creepers is publicity to the movie
One thing is watch the movie, and the other is to advertise it
So basically everyone else who worked on these movies besides the director aren't allowed to benefit because of it? Kind of a selfish line of thinking
@@jeanshortswag
They already got paid. The only person who will benefit from him doing a count is Salva.
Jeepers didn’t know this guy was such a creeper
Heh Clever.
Underrated comment
Here 🏆
It made me say Jeepers!
Right😧
In Jeepers Creepers 3, there’s a scene that actually references Victor Salva’s back story, two characters talk about a 13 year old girl named Addison who ran away from her sexually abusive stepfather, and one of them ACTUALLY DEFENDS the stepfather's actions by saying "Can you blame the step-dad, though? I mean, look at her. The heart wants what it wants, am I right?". No your wrong buddy. no wonder that movie sucks.
Jesus fucking Christ, that is AWFUL- God, that made me feel sick to my stomach reading that- ty for letting others know about that, holy fuck-
@@darthpokemon8403 And that's why Jeepers Creepers 3 is the worst
That’s just gross
@Darth Pokemon that's exactly how I felt during that scene. These people are mentally unstable. This is so bad
What in the unholy fuck.
Only 15 months?! Nah, he deserves more than that, man.
A decade at least.
@Theo Freres death penalty and the worst one
I mean, prison is supposed to reform criminals, not punish them. If it's just a punishment, then the cost for ruining someone's life should be the death sentence.
I'm not saying Salva is reformed, by any means, but as long as we're pretending that's what the purpose of our prison system is, time served shouldn't matter.
@@weneedaladder8384 Tru
@@MarcusOnGo nah, he needs to suffer in life not death penalty, that’s too quick.
Thank you for sticking to your morals and integrity and showing compassion for victims and being aware of what certain content promotes to your audience. Love your channel and have been watching for two years now. My son and I are huge fans and look forward to Fridays! Keep up the good work and much love to the DM family, all of the work behind the scenes doesn't go unnoticed 😊!
Until, hopefully, him or someone else decides to cover it.
As a survivor of sexual assault, this does my heart good. Thank you for being such an awesome person.
hope ur doing ok
Sorry u had to go thru that, hope ur doing well
I’m so sorry that happened to you. Words cannot express how awful that is. I have plenty of my own mental health problems, and so I know how that can be sometimes, but I can’t imagine how much worse it must be for you. Best wishes to you. 👍
Quit crying. Attention seeker
@@theboogeronyourchair6003 sounds like you’re the one crying
As a rape survivor and I'm a dude . Thanks for staying true to yourself and boundarys you've set for yourself we need more ppl like you around.
Decent people does worse things like Jeepers Creepers Reborn
At least Victor Salva didn't abuse after being released
I am...so fucking sorry to you like I hope you are doing well right now
What about everyone else involved in the movie?? Salva is just one guy. Let's cancel the whole project because of the actions of one guy 🤦♂️🤣 this world is screwed up.
@Fluff I am white but im not conservative. And yes it is woke bull$hit. Cancel culture is a joke and idi0ts like you are pathetic. Get the boat mor0n.
@@thecrankedamps wow you're actually insane
Major props to James A. Janisse for caring ‘bout those who’ve been scarred. Really shows you how wholesome he is as a RUclipsr.
Completely agree
Yeah, nobody should base ANYONE on what they do, all that matters is who they are and how they treat you. Like, just because James reviews deaths in horror movies and bases them by how gorey they are, dosn't mean hes a bad guy
It'd be more accurate to say he doesn't want to get INVOLVED in any part of that "scene" of peeps. Not any kind of moral urging(which is fine, everyone's sense is different to a small degree) and I appreciate him not trying to grandstand.
I usually lose respect for people who fish for virtue points using a past crime but his rhetoric was excellent. He just doesn't want to get involved, very simple and very earnest, well done good man.
why did you say “ ‘bout “ instead of just being normal and saying “about” that is kind of cringe.
@@starlightrainsWhy do you care so much? Kinda cringe.
I really appreciate this. I loved that movie but I'll never watch it again and haven't since learning about him. I love watching y'all because your videos are great but also because you are good people and we need to support them more.
watch it for the cast and the guy portraying the creeper
@@abrahamlupis9354 No thanks
Not only is his opinion respectable, he gave his reasoning in the most cool non shaming way ever, he didn't attack anyone who liked the films and made clear that he understands the whole art separation from artist thing he just can't get behind it with this guy
and he has almost not reason to do so, that guy should be bully till the day he dies.
@@no_one2197 Who? The creator of the Creeper films? If so, then I agree.
@@no_one2197 "should be bullied" fixed it for you!
Jeepers Creepers 1 and 2 were two of my favorite movies growing up. However, what that guy did will never be okay and I have a huge amount of respect for you and your decision.
Who even was that kid anyway?
I actually have no respect for this self righteous little crap.
@@flightofthebumblebee9529 OMG THATS SO CRAZY....that you think people give a shit about what the fuck you respect you inconsiderate piece of shit.
@@TyAshton Just ignore him, this troll has been going to every James videos and comment hateful stuff.
@@sharkjira9142 Must suck to have nothing better to do with his time lmao.
And this is why Deadmeat will always be the best channel.
James, Chelsea and their collaborators are sticking to James’s words..
“Be good people”
Hell to the yes
While I can admire James for having some morals and principles I think it's very important especially in the current year when so many people lack a sense of morals and principles.
However with that being said I do find his logic heavily flawed
@@AncapOtaku really how so? To me its the same thing as not covering Harry potter movies cuz JK Rowling is an awful terf.
@@voidpriest4659 Because to me this would be like me refusing to cover or support Another a certain magical index elfen lied and Deadman wonderland just because Monica rial was involved who tried to ruin a man's life with false rape accusations and knowingly lied oh so because a garbage person is associated with these anime I'm not allowed to enjoy them I'm not allowed to support them What kind of bull crap logic is this?
What's the point of the whole phrase of separating the art from the artist if people are just going to trash works of media just because one scumbag was involved Why?
@@AncapOtaku no ones telling you/forcing you to not enjoy something only that supporting awful people generally is kinda shitty,James isn't saying no one should enjoy jeepers creepers but rather due to his influence over a large audience hes personally uncomfortable even tacitly supporting a p*dophile and turning his audience over to him and his work.
15 months...
And yet there's people today get 6 years for typing words on Twitter.
While I loved the series as a whole I completely understand and respect your choice. As a victim of child molestation by my own father at 12, I can say as an adult I never recovered from it. It stays with you, I have social anxiety, social phobias and low self esteem and low confidence. It is ridiculous he only served 15 months for messing up that child's life. Thank you James ❤
You're incredibly strong and brave.
I'm so sorry for what you went through that is a truly terrible thing that happened I hope you r doing better now sending lots of love ❤️
Respect is to you bud, glad you were able to get through it.
It may stay with you but it should never define who you are.
Respect to you and hope you find peace.
Word I can agree with that. Happened to me when I was 8 by a female family member. 31 years of OCD and anxiety later, but we are not victims we are overcomers, I refuse to let that be the defining point of my life!
the child molestation scene in Jeepers Creepers 3 is even more disturbing now knowing this disgusting mans background
Wait what
Please tell us that that is not a fucking scene.
Umm....BRUH
hol up what-
*record scratch* THE WHAT SCENE?!?!
Respect that the guy who reviews horror movies wont do a series cause he has morals against what the creator did. Really shows james is genuinely great person!
Chill out, what ya yellin' for? Lay back, it's all been done before. And if you could only let it be, you will see that I am the funniest YouT*ber of all time. Admit it, my dear follow*r mike
@@AxxLAfriku Stfu bot
I see what you mean and s’oon as i found out about the Author (long ago) JC was one of my faves. In no way am i agreeing to justify what he did and the little time he actually served for the offense. But his opinion is biased and i do believe that “genuine” is sorta a strong word to use over someone who is being biased.
Yes, i do understand his reasoning and i’m proud for once to see a youtuber that does have standards (not to mention when he sponsored shudder, which is great btw specially after a whole month trial) but agreeing with a consensus that is is obviously “bad” in society today does not make him genuine it makes him bias.
We know many political figures and celebrities that have done horrible things in the past yet they’re still celebrities and have a well off job than most of us. I think separating the author from the work would have sounded more genuine, therefore this is a biased opinion and does not make him genuine.
P.s: I won’t argue that he’s not a great guy, I love James he’s the best
@@JohnMarston13100 you must have lots of time
@@AxxLAfriku Who the hell are you?
Death Central: *does a Kill Count anyway*
James: bruh
yeah people want to see it so who cares.
@@stopableduprobably people who don't wanna platform a pedophile but go off i guess
@@stopabledu People with morality
@@stopabledu Can you not just watch the movie and count the kills yourself?
They can do that. That doesn’t mean James will. Lol.
When you think about it, the Creeper carried out Victor's sick fantasies.
Wholeheartedly agreed, especially in the second film.
Abducting a young boy, and showing a particular interest in the male jocks on the bus.
I had that theory a long time ago. If you ignore the fact he pretty much has pennywises backstory(the smell/feed on fear and hibernation period) mixed with the predator its a movie about him trying too suppress his urges but they always eventually come out and when it does he has a type
@@BlackHippy313 damn that's an interesting yet fucked up theory.
Specifically so in JK3
Wow mind blown….
Saw this in recommended. I have no idea who you are or what you do, but you have my respect.
Watch some of his vids bruh
He basically watches a horror movie, and counts how many deaths occurred in the movie, or you can say he basically tells the story of the movie and he only covers horror movies, he dosent cover movie's like Avengers: Infinity War or Avengers: Endgame, the reason he doesn't cover them is because they aren't horror movies
I- same
Same. I don’t even watch horror movies anymore and I’m not in the fandom
same here, havent watched any of your videos before but youtube threw this one at me.
Crazy to think that right after his incarceration Disney hired him to do Powder.
Bruh.
Honestly even before I knew about him I still wouldn't watch the 3rd cause I'm afraid it won't live up to the first 2 😂
@Ultimate DawnwindX90 the fact that he did terrible things doesn’t change the fact that he makes good movies
@@lilpp4791 just because you do/make good content or such it doesn't mean your able to get away with things like child molestation
@@DarkChibiWeebie Strawman. He never said anything like that.
Dude should've faced the woodchipper. I'm glad you're standing on business, James.
I love how James respects the young children who where effected by Victor Salva's actions.
Hes truly a great guy
James really us a 5 star human being! He's a great guy
i mean obviously, he literally did the bare minimum and ya'll are callinh him "a 5 star human"
@theodore ` james is a grade a douche leftist twerp. He does the bare minimum here and is called great for it. I agree with his decision to not glorify this movie but he just contradicted himself in the same breath, enjoying Woody Allen and kevin spacey. What a caca head
He’s up there with Flamingo and Angry Video Game Nerd
I absolutely respect this! He didn’t put down people who like the movie and said he just doesn’t want to do it for his own personal reasons. Well done dude. Respect!
They took the movie Tyler jeepers creepers to a whole new level I guess
As a CSA survivor, I appreciate James doing this.
Cap
@@link-so9wn what the fuck man
@@andyjj8644 bruh he’s most likely saying that for attention
What does CSA mean
Damn, the confederates got to you?
I'm glad James did that, he's right. And it's his own channel to say yes or no to. I personally refused to watch the movie as well once I found this video. What I mean by this is, a week before my birthday my friends wanted to watch the movie on my birthday. I fiat out refused due to the same reason James has.
I worked on the behind-the-scenes featurette for "Jeeper Creepers II." Victor Salva took it upon himself to start massaging Drew Tyler Bell, a super young looking actor, while he was chilling on set. He didn't ask for it; he just approached him and started doing it and Drew had to sit there and let him. I don't know if this even made it into the DVD but it's clear he felt no remorse from his earlier convictions.
That is not on the behind the scenes featurette of Jeepers Creepers II on DVD. I actually have Jeepers Creepers II on DVD along with the first one in a double pack.
@@michaelbolcato192 I figured that wouldn't be edited in. The raw footage exists and he did it openly in front of a camera and I was shocked (I wasn't on set but I watched the footage back later, etc.). Even if I didn't know of his history, I would know all about him from how creepy he was with that teenage actor, whom I'm sure he had a hand in hiring.
My dad says he knows you, says he helped you murder a man who tried getting the same job
@FHerbert940 When was this declared? I guess if you're making a movie, it's a loophole? Drew also may have been emancipated like most young actors are; he was on a soap opera and I don't recall his parents being anywhere nearby. I think he was being interviewed for the EPK and Victor just came and started massaging him. I remember him closing his eyes, pretending he was enjoying it, and the camera just rolled for a bit before Victor patted him on the back and walked away. I was like, "Jesus Christ, this guy didn't have a single incident of molestation and then feel remorseful... it's how he's wired."
@FHerbert940 And he wasn't worried about looking sketchy 'cause he just walked right up and massaged him on camera, even though the kid was being interviewed by someone else.
Man this just made me love James ten times more than I already do, you’re a great guy.
James just earned mad respect from me. The most horrifying part about that movie wasn’t even on screen anyways.
But you do know that this happened on set of the movie clownhouse not jeepers creepers
@@brandonfj5811 interesting?
Can you show a link to it so that I can look deep into this plse
@@JordanWheeler1999 just google Victor Salva you'll find it pretty easily
@@brandonfj5811 oh ok
James is a loser
"Professional's have standards" - The Sniper
It's crazy how many people never knew, I even didn't know, now I wished we knew a lot sooner, he should not be allowed to continue what he does that is scary.
Seems like something mostly horror movie buffs would know. The rest of the world doesn't know or care
Its sad
It's been widely know since the 90s, My mother told me about him when i was a kid when i asked her why the creeper only went after boys. It was even a big issue when Jeepers creepers 3 came out. they canceled the theatrical release and it was only televised once a week for the month of October so if you happened to miss it then too bad. i wouldn't expect the younger generation to know being that he's essentially been blacklisted but Hollywood has always been pretty lenient to the pedos so i'm not surprised that so many had no idea.
@@otb17166 not exactly widely known. The info was out there but if you weren't paying attention at the time. Ya. You'd miss it
Is it wrong I still like the movie *Powder?*
Jeepers Creepers is one of my favorite horror movies, but I can see why James is NOT covering it ever.
I also enjoy the movies. That said, I won't watch them in any way which would financially benefit the director.
I don't understand why, I get that the person behind it was the real Creeper but what does that have to do with not making a kill count. Hate the Artist, not the art. I mean he even does kill counts on dislike films, it's fine if he doesn't want to do it, I didn't really like the movie, I like the idea of the monster and I'm planning on creating one similar to him but other than that, not a fan. I don't care any less for the franchise. I just want a better explanation
@@Nameless82284 because he doesn’t want to give attention/exposure and such to a movie by a horrible person. Also he just doesn’t want to. That’s a good enough explanation.
@@KingOfGaymes But he's not giving attention to a horrible person, he's just giving it to a movie that horrible person just happened to work on. Like I said, if he doesn't want to do it that's fine, I was never really a fan of the film
@@Nameless82284 its just the principle he knows that people are going to be interested in things he covers
Maybe one day James will make a resident evil call count, even if he only counts the humans.
Call count, he just calls every actor and everyone who answers counts as a call
James please dude, if you do afterlife and if you count the zombies you dont have to count them all theres thousands
Respect just went up to million man. I ain’t gonna get into it but as someone who understands the topic being discussed here I can say I appreciate your decision immensely.
The director is the real Creeper. Much respect to James for this announcement. I’ve watched every kill count and not sad at all about him not covering it. Be good people indeed!
The creeper is essentially Victor salva. He preys only on young men and steals a part of them.
Damn you right
Only, the Creeper in the film is a green skinned beast carrying a hatchet. This Creeper is unfortunately an actual human.
It was a confession this whole time 🤯
The guys sunbathing in part two was just for him I bet. Gross
the creeper doesn't just prey on young men though it kills men and women.
It’s kinda disgusting some people criticizing James’s view. You can still think the movie is good horror but it is important to acknowledge what salva did and how horrible it was. People should respect James for not wanting to promote his work to new audiences.
Agree. Tbh, I may enjoyed watching the film. But I don't accept his action. And I'm sure there's a special place for him
@@logandrake1616 in hell he sure does have a special place their if it exist… I’m just not sure which circle victor salva will be in though cause he will be in 3
@@waterking74 he's going to the 2nd i believe. Lust
James himself said there's a fair argument of separating the art from the creator, and he respects and acknowledges their argument. So grow the fuck up and stop being offended for someone who isn't even offended and is alright with their choice. Just because you're too stupid to understand the other side and understand a legitimate criticism and argument, doesn't make it disgusting, it makes you a dumbass in need of a reality check.
@@gasaiyuno6021 okay yeah there is a fair arguement for separation of the artist from their art, but when you purchase or rent that art that's money going into the pockets of the creator, so by buying or renting the keepers creepers movie would be basically handing money to a convicted child molester
I will always respect James for the level of honesty he brings to the channel and his business. Stuff like this is always why you do your research before covering certain topics
I've gained alot more respect for James A. Janisse after this.
Same
100%
Now this will be the link next time someone requests jeepers creepers rather than the actual video
“BuT tHaTS nOt A ExCuSe”
Kinda is
@@Drp_br_ it’s not a very good excuse but it’s an excuse I guess
@@doge8825 its still a legtimate reason. His channel, doesnt wanna do a movie made by someone who even made his underage employees uncomfortable and thus he was every right to not do it. Whether the 'excuse' is good or not
@@doge8825 it’s a very good reason
@@doge8825 It’s a pretty good reason even if you don’t agree tbh
I love that James knows that it’s his channel and does whatever tf he wants. Respect
duh
@Nataly Higareda Not the same thing, this isnt about you nataly
@Nataly Higareda those are completely different circumstances, shut it
@Nataly Higareda yo name is nataly bro stfu
@Nataly Higareda sit yo ass down dog, he has a good reasoning and those are two completely different cases stfu
Surprised at the amount of people bitching about this in the comment section.
The kill counts don't just count the kills, they go in depth into the movies, how they were made, the references or connections to other works, and who the hell made them. Omitting the crime cheapens the effort, and you can't exactly gloss over it in a brief mention and continue with the kills. Additionally, the movie isn't that great anyway, so people are just being reactionary for the sake of being reactionary.
All that being said, please do Halloween Ends.
Poor kid, he has to go his whole life remembering what happened to him when he was young.
Yeah, so do I and many others. It's called reality.
@@alphacryptos4341 i know that
@@alphacryptos4341 Thank you for contributing to this discussion with your smartass comment. Would you also like to piss off?
@@night-seeker666 and what "discussion"are you referring to?
@@alphacryptos4341 The discussion of how a kid was *molested.*
It's so tragic how...right...he is
Edit: I forgot to put in a timestamp, the moment I'm talking about is at 0:59.
The movies still good tho
@@theavastark6463 nah, the only kind of good one is the first.
@@theavastark6463 The first two are very solid horror movies in my opinion and I hate how much I love them because of the actual monster who made those movies. As much as I love the movies, I'm glad James isn't covering them for those very reasons.
@@theavastark6463 The first one was okay but it’s not great, and it’s certainly not good enough to promote someone like that.
How good a movie is is dependant on the person watching 👀
It’s hard to separate the art from the artist in the case of “Jeepers Creepers”. The Creeper is a glorified embodiment of the real monster. When you know the sick truth about Salva it makes Jeepers an even scarier story. The monster drives a creeper van, targets boys and young men, and takes their eyes because that’s the essence of their innocence. The Creeper even gets off by smelling their fear. I feel bad for those affected by his abuse as well as those who worked with him. The film crews who thought they were just creating a new horror icon but were actually glorifying a predator’s sick fantasies. It’s unfortunate. For that it’s a franchise I do not support either.
He doesn't just take their eyes, but different parts he needs. Still tho, your point is excellent
Respect, man
I can’t tell if your a idiot or what the creeper is not the guy he goes after females and males
He didn't target just boys and young men he targeted based of the scent of fear someone gave off and in the hideoute the kid looks up to see a couples skin above him
This movie is about draco reptilian humanoids that the director knew of and works with them
You’re a good dude. That’s why we keep coming back man
As a survivor of being abused as a child, thank you, it’s daunting to think about and deal with I still have flashbacks, people who do this should be served to a life sentence
I hope you're doing ok bro
I know someone who’s gone through something similar, and it still effects them heavily...influencing their views on life, the decisions they make, and even affecting their personality. It’s horrible. I don’t know them all that well, but I can just tell after having talked with them enough about it. I’m glad James made this decision, and I hope you’re doing well yourself. Hang in there.
If it makes you feel better they do some messed up crap to pedos in prison.
Keep crying
@@evilthoughts2592 no u
The annoying thing is I'll bet he still gets a million requests for it every week.
It's a great movie
@@thegoodfather1177 irrelevant.
@@yortlebluzzgubbly3871 It doesn't deserve to get buried
@@thegoodfather1177 he didn’t say to bury the movie, he said he’s not making a video on it. And that’s fair enough for the exact reason stated in this video
@@thegoodfather1177 Hes not burying it he is just not promoting it on his channel because he does not believe he deserves the promotion
As someone who was sexually abused at around the same age as Nathan (the boy who starred in Clown House) I applaud you for sticking by your morals. I enjoyed Jeepers Creepers and I found out later the director was a sexual predator. He also directed Powder for Disney...I hear they're making a new one without him this time. I've boycotted the sequels and won't bother with this new one either. Thanks for showing support to victims of sexual abuse.
at least Victor Salva isn't at the levels of Jeffrey Epstein, I can still watch his films as long as he doesn't commit the same crime again
New movies gonna be good
God bless you
Some people are into some weird kinks.
Victor Salva, Chris Savino, Dan Schneider, etc.
My condolences go out to you can I hope that one day, child predators, abusers, and molesters can be put down
@@Kohtix first drug lords and corrupt presidents, they hurt more people
Normally I'm an advocate for separating the art from the artist, but in this instance it totally makes sense you wouldn't do a Kill Count on it, as you provide so much information about the making and people involved. I respect you sticking to your principles.
My respect for James went up even more now knowing why he won't cover this movie, Hollywood is full of people like that director and no 15 months is NOT the right amount of time, he should've been in the can for decades
My mom think that pedos should be publicly hanged. They often are killed in the prisons by inmates though.
peods are awful and all but we don't live in the 1600s
@@donovanphillips6278 even inmates know that they should just die 🤣🤣
@@donovanphillips6278 your mom is definitely right to think like that
For life in solitary or the chair or public execution (hanging, guillotine whatever) not anything else
He should have never got out of jail. That’s horrifying. I so understand
Actually he never went to jail, they sent him to a kushy recovery center in napa valley, just goes to show how fucked our justice system is, rich pervs can just buy their way out of troubke
@@gutterpunk4203 holy fucking shit that’s awful! :(
@@gutterpunk4203 that's simply false? He spent time in jail
@@basedostrich no he was convicted but sent to a recovery center, he never spent any actual time in actual jail
@PortalFan96 it's not actually, if you have enough money you can get away with anything
I still don't get some people's insistence to call James a hypocrite. It's hard to separate art from artist when Victor Salva's has an influence on the films. Someone tried to say him covering Stanley Kubrick or Hitchcock means he's a hypocrite, but Salva is still around making movies and he didn't get a proper due sentence. And in the end, it's his show, and I'd rather him cover stuff he's comfortable with covering
He got the sentence the legal system decided. You can ask for the courts to change the required sentences (first you’d have to find which state has minimum sentences that low), but it’s by definition his due time. Plus, he is permanently on a sex offender registry
@@mcarrowtime7095 he didn't serve a full sentence and the issue comes that his shifty behavior blends into the film. The creeper is almost a manifestation of him and the third film has characters defending sexual assault.
@@idiotwithanopinion8082 I was about to tell you why this man is an actual hypocrite, but then i have seen your nickname.
It's more than accurate.
@@mcarrowtime7095 I really don't see how it's hypocritical. He doesnt want to support a man still in the film industry who's a convicted sex offender. Also attacking my username that I gave myself doesn't help your point at all.
its extremely easy to seperate the art from the artist. Hollywood is full of creeps such as this, any sort of research will uncover that
Mad respect for this decision. Thank you for making this video.
As someone who has gone through that shit I really appreciate that. Like you just got a whole new level of respect.
I pray that you are doing well and i know that you are a strong individual.
@@EGE676 I'm glad your respectful man
I hope your well mentaly and physicaly
Lul Kekw
Wait no nevermind bruh im dumb as hell dont mind me
It's really sad honestly Jeepers creepers was my first horror movie and so it holds a special place in my heart. I think it's important to separate art from creator but it's hard too look at the movies the same. I completely respect James decision on not covering it.
Nah its easy to separate them.
You can separate the art from the artist but you can’t separate the man from his crimes
I can understand it, especially with the context that he only served 15 months. He should have served 15 years
Yeah, separating art from artist is easier when watching the art on your own time isn't promoting people to go and purchase it to view legally, I honestly wouldn't want people giving their money to that guy either, even tho it's sad the cast and other crew wouldn't get the rewards from the exposure
@@thefish6235The cast and crew are just as guilty. Period.
It really upsets me that movie is one of my favourite of all time but it was made by a monster
I know
Bro i remember watch that one movie where the school kids have to survive when creepers attacks their bus, this sucks so much
Its Hollywood 80% of these people commit Atrocious acts
Ha made by a creeper
@@jamesforsyth1701 yeah no. It’s not 80%. No where near that high.
100% Thank you for caring James. You're a real one.
So happy that James is so ethical and knows how influential creators can be.
Is he though is liking a movie a crime now lol
@Oliver Cheney when did he celebrate rush death?
@Oliver Cheney Limbaugh wasn’t just Republican, dude. Stop obfuscating. The man was a hateful bigot who was happy to promote violence and to try and take away basic human rights. Being happy that guy is dead fits just fine in the mentality of “be good people”. Limbaugh wasn’t a good person
@Oliver Cheney Honestly, dude, shut the fuck up.
I'm a conservative too, but please shut the fuck up.
@Oliver Cheney what babies? Or are you referring to abortion which is already way over regulated as are women’s bodies
Separating the art from the artist is something that should be done depending on context. I personally like the Jeepers Creepers movies, but when you think about the context of the movie, it's difficult to separate from the context of a real life creeper preying on young men/boys.
Exactly!
Seriously, it made me choke on my corn flakes. I like wet pieces of flab as much as the next guy but not in my windpipe, that's a down-the-throat exclusive.
I had no idea about this either. That guy Victor Salva is a dirtbag.
But you can’t honestly say you enjoyed the third movie, can you?
I respect his opinion but you can do a review on it.
@Turn It Up That's a good point. It may be one individual's brainchild but the hard work that was put in by tons of other people shouldn't be discredited
Honestly, I gotta respect him for this. I’d feel weird about giving coverage to a film made by a person like that too
Still a good movie
@@REXae86
When the creator is long dead, maby things will change.
This is the same reason why DBD is never going to do a crossover with Jeepers creepers.
@@Raccon_Detective. if the creator is dead how would they get the license anyway?
I 100 percent agree with your reasoning.
No kid deserves to be raped, sexually assaulted/abused, or molested. Doing this is disgusting and Salva should've gotten longer in prison, three years is, as you said, too short to pay for that kid's trauma, and, in my opinion, nothing can pay for it.
That is all.