Victor Salva is an American film director and screenwriter known primarily for his work in the horror genre. He gained prominence with the drama 'Powder' in 1995 and achieved commercial success with the 'Jeepers Creepers' horror film series. Salva began his career with the award-winning short film 'Something in the Basement' before directing his first feature, 'Clownhouse'. His career has been persistently marred by controversy stemming from his 1988 conviction for sexual misconduct with a minor.