15 Facts About Victor Salva

Victor Ronald Salva was born on March 29,1958 and is an American film director, screenwriter.

Victor Ronald Salva was born in Martinez, California, on March 29,1958.

Victor Salva's biological father abandoned the family, and he has said that his stepfather was a physically abusive alcoholic.

Victor Salva was interested in horror and science fiction as a youngster; his favorite monster movie was Creature from the Black Lagoon, and the local newspaper reported in 1975 that the 17-year-old Victor Salva had gone to the cinema to see Jaws 55 times.

Victor Salva's family disowned him when he came out as gay at age 18.

Victor Salva was a childcare worker before becoming a filmmaker.

Victor Salva would go on to describe himself as Coppola's protege.

Victor Salva reportedly based the film's characters on people he met in prison.

Victor Salva then wrote and directed his first major studio film, the fantasy drama film Powder, about an albino boy with special powers that make him an outcast.

At the time of the film's release, Victor Salva's conviction became known to the public when Winters came forward and called for the film's boycott.

Victor Salva next wrote and directed the coming-of-age thriller film Rites of Passage, which depicts a homophobic father who unwittingly pushes his gay son into the arms of a psychotic killer.

Victor Salva then wrote and directed Jeepers Creepers, which Coppola executive produced; it became a breakout hit and set a record for the largest Labor Day box office ever.

Victor Salva followed it up with Jeepers Creepers 2, again executive produced by Coppola.

Victor Salva then returned to the horror genre for his films Rosewood Lane and Dark House.

Victor Salva has described his films as "atmospheric and macabre, with no happy endings, but not to be taken totally seriously".