Jeepers Creepers: The Dark Side of Victor Salva | Horrorwood: True Crime in Tinseltown

We're delving into the unsettling story of Victor Salva, a celebrated filmmaker with a dark past. Salva groomed and sexually abused young actor Nathan Forrest Winters for six years. Discover the chilling details of their history, from the making of "Clownhouse" to Salva's shocking crimes and eventual return to Hollywood. This episode uncovers the harrowing impact on Winters and raises questions about redemption and accountability in the film industry.

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“Jeepers Creepers (2001)” on IMDb

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“Victor Salva Loves Terrorizing Semi-Naked Youths” by Charlie Graham-Dixon, March 29, 2012, Vice

“Why Francis Ford Coppola is Cursed” by Zoe Dumas, June 20, 2023, MovieWeb