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Imagine cruising down a country road with your sibling, playing a driving game, when some nut cuts you off out of nowhere. Naturally, your curiousity will take over and you’ll want to know what that driver’s problem is. Well, now imagine as you pass them by down the road, and you see this person doing something sinister. Would you keep driving? Would you turn around to find out what’s going on? Turns out, the people traveling on an old stretch of rural highway in Michigan back in 1990 experienced just this and unwittingly became witnesses to a heinous murder. It was that horrific crime that eventually inspired one of the scariest movies in recent history. That’s right… an event in Michigan inspired Jeepers Creepers. We’ve unearthed a video that uncovers the mystery that inspired the film. Once you see it, you’ll question just about all of your daily commutes.

Of course, the movie was based on a fictional, winged monster. But it seems evident that it was really that drive, as depicted on the classic Unsolved Mysteries video, that really resonates with fans of the film. Tell us, do you remember the events Michigan that inspired Jeepers Creepers? Have you ever had any unusual encounters here in Michigan worth mentioning? We’d love to hear your thoughts in the comments!

This unusual encounter wasn’t the only weird moment in Michigan’s history, and that lonely drive isn’t the only spooky destination here in the state. For more history and spooky vibes, drive by one of our many abandoned asylums.

Hoping for a one-on-one encounter with something truly spooky? You might opt to take a road trip to the most haunted places in Michigan… just be sure to wear a brave face throughout your journey, as these destinations are downright bizarre and uber spooky.

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