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TikTok star stars feud with The Creeper from 'Jeepers Creepers'/Photo credit: TikTok
TikTok creator Mara begins a feud with horror icon Jeepers Creepers, which many on TikTok have nicknamed “Big Jeep,” given the massive frame of the fictional creature.
On September 15, Mara posted a video boldly claiming she could personally take on “Jeepers Creeper,” the titular grotesque villain of the movie franchise, formally known as The Creeper.
“I personally think I could take Jeepers Creepers, all 5 foot 3 of me,” Mara said.
Her public declaration quickly gained attention online, prompting responses not only from Jeepers Creeper but also from famous horror figures like Jason, Freddy Krueger, and Michael Myers.
On September 24, The Creeper responded to Mara’s video, licking a piece of paper with Mara’s image — a disturbing display for many viewers.
Fans flooded the comment section, worried not only for Mara but themselves, with one user replying with, “Just her right?? The rest of us ain’t say nothing,” while another user asked if The Creeper is going back to sleep after getting Mara.
The sheer intensity of these reactions showcased just how invested fans had become in this unexpected rivalry.
Since then, Mara and The Creeper have been going back and forth, posting videos responding to each other, keeping the feud alive and fans glued to TikTok.
Although The Creeper may not be as popular as some other horror characters, The Creeper remains a terrifying monster that resurfaces every 23 years to harvest and eat humans, performing sacrifices to sustain itself.
Which led many to wonder: of all the horror villains, why choose The Creeper?
“Delusion,” said Mara.
As the feud between Mara and The Creepers continues to build momentum, it has become a viral sensation just in time for spooky season.
TikTok users have embraced the chaos with memes and an AI scary movie poster featuring Mara, The Creeper, Jason, Pinhead, Michael Myers, and Freddy Krueger.
One user on TikTok, @its_me_vickee, got creative and posted a video of Freddy Krueger, Jason, Michael Myers, Pennywise, and Ghostface dancing to a viral dance trend associated with the song “Soak City (Do It) by 310babii.”
Fans have also taken their creativity a step further with AI-generated clips of Mara and The Creeper, along with videos of foods fans would bring to Mara’s repast if things were to take a turn for the worse.
The feud has become a viral sensation for many fans on TikTok, demonstrating how quickly a single post can spark a wave of creativity and engagement.
Weeks in, the feud shows no signs of leaving audiences as they eagerly await the Creeper’s next move. Hopefully, we can see the two collaborate just in time for Halloween.
As viewers continue to speculate and engage, it raises the question: if you were in a horror film, which villain would you challenge?
Alex Tisdale 
