'Mothman' was yet another miserable 'original' film that SyFy decided to torture viewers with. A homicide detective investigating a series of sex murders in L.A receives help on the case from a well-known sex therapist with a dark secret. Comedy, Drama, Horror An earlier movie about the legendary character, The Mothman. Quickly browse titles in our catalog based on the ones you have picked. The Mothman Prophecies is a solid thriller. The film was the first feature directed by Douglas TenNapel, produced by Mark Russell and Jay Holben, and executive produced by Martin Cohen of DreamWorks SKG. Just what is The Mothman supposed to be? This starts with the writers of course. "[2], "Mothman (2010) | Shivers of Horror – Horror Book & Movie Reviews", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Mothman_(film)&oldid=980218555, Pages using infobox television with editor parameter, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License, This page was last edited on 25 September 2020, at 08:05. Later that night at the bar, Richard (T.W. Despite receiving scorn from the locals, he goes to desperate measures to obtain proof of its whereabouts. In the ... See full summary ». Katherine and her former boyfriend Derek seek help with old blind man Frank Waverly that has been luring The Mothman for many years trying to save their lives from the punishment of the entity. Rated PG-13 for terror, some sexuality and language, What If It's Still Around? Learn the terrifying, true story about thirteen months that changed history! These guys live in Point Pleasant, WV, home of you-know-who. The only thing redeemable about 'Mothman' is that the acting is above average for SyFy original features. 7 of 8 people found this review helpful. There are an infinite number of reflective surfaces. Though he may have caused the fatal car accident that took Gere's wife early on. The kid's not dead, either; you can see him breathing. How creepy and so many sightings. Included with CONtv on Amazon for $4.99/month after trial. The retelling of the hair-raising legend of Point Pleasant, West Virginia's infamous bogeyman, the Mothman. When a young woman becomes afflicted by stigmata, a priest is sent to investigate her case, which may have severe ramifications for his faith and for the Catholic Church itself. I believe that this movie is getting a worse credit then it deserves. Directed by Sheldon Wilson. Feature length documentary of the real story behind the legend of The Mothman. Here he meets Connie Mills (Laura Linney), while he continues to unravel the mystery of what the Mothman really is. The next day, Katherine, who is now starting to believe in the Mothman, comes to Frank for help. Did it look frightening to you? Going into this I was extremely weary because of the low amount of ratings/reviews and the fact it was a SyFy channel movie. Andrusco was the music editor, and performed some of the music, as a member of the Lost Dogs. The film has received generally negative reviews. Legends coming alive. Katherine's eyes turn red and black moths fly from her. Have you ever seen a moth? A group of friends band together to hide the truth about a mutual friend's tragic death. However, the banishing ritual actually appears to summon the Mothman, which hunts down Katherine and Derek as he chases them through the mill. Nothing particularly stands out acting wise. In November of 1966 a car full of kids encountered a creature unlike anything they'd ever seen before. the Mothman is a tall stuntman in a feathered costume with red glowing eyes! She meets with the other six friends that have stayed in the town and sooner they are murdered one by one by The Mothman. A romanced story of Attila the Hun (Gerard Butler), from when he lost his parents in childhood until his death. Laura Linney would seem miscast as a local cop, but by the end of the film, she will have proved how truly talented she is. ........ha, there is no comparison to the story told faithfully with great actors and great direction and top flight production values, etc,etc. Or should he even try? I'll definitely check out some of their other films. Jewel Staite must cringe when this movie is talked about. (as Douglas TenNapel). They act like they just dented a fender! A supernatural thriller based on the terrifying legend of The Mothman. No one needs to see this. A reporter is drawn to a small West Virginia town to investigate a series of strange events, including psychic visions and the appearance of bizarre entities. The whites found Cornstalk who offered a treaty with the whites. After her death, John begins to investigate the secrets behind this mentioned Mothman. An expedition led by adventurer DARREN McCALL and funded by the wealthy Harry Vargas braves the impenetrable jungle to retrieve a fabled bejeweled dagger from an ancient burial ground. Mothman as I've said is not SyFy's worst by a long shot, but it is not very good, as a matter of fact it is rather weak. John Klein (Richard Gere) is involved in a car accident with his wife, but while he is unharmed, his wife mentions a moth-shaped creature appearing. They act like they just dented a fender! Better than The Mothman Prophecies, in my opinion. Horrorreviews.net said: "It pretty much fails miserably on all accounts but dammit…I was entertained by this f*cker! Title: The windshield glass that they didn't smash is reflective like the mirrors. Jared & his friends decide to lie & say that Jamie banged his head & drowned not wanting to jeopardise their futures to which his friends agree. No documentary has ever done more to expose the true nature of the contactee phenomenon. Derek arrives and wards off the Mothman. Use the HTML below. Ten years later & Washington journalist Katharine Grant (Jewel Staite) is told to return to her hometown of Point Pleasant to cover the annual Mothman festival, at first Katharine is reluctant but agrees. But, if you like their stuff, have at it. Right, well "Mothman" was definitely a TV movie in the sense of those words. She meets with the other six friends that have stayed in the town and sooner they are murdered one by one by The Mothman. A documentary about the Mothman phenomenon. A group of friends band together to hide the truth about a mutual friend's tragic death. Netflix is the king of crappy horror films, you can watch them all and not have to pay for their suck-age. They soon discover that an evil entity is in pursuit of them. The film would seem to argue not. Gere is given a warning about an upcoming tragedy near Point Pleasant, but can he act in time to stop it? The film will likely leave you feeling very mortal, and maybe even depressed. "Does anyone know anything else? Characters become targeted, some die mysteriously and survivors must discover how to survive. but they do a fine job. It already was an accident, and their repeated head-bashing only makes it look worse. John Klein (Richard Gere) is involved in a car accident with his wife, but while he is unharmed, his wife mentions a moth-shaped creature appearing. As I said I'm familiarized with the Mothman lore, as well as the insanely underrated Mothman Prophecies film from 2002. A small-time crime boss kills a drug dealer without realizing that the drug dealer works for the biggest crime boss in the country. Title: View production, box office, & company info. sOME KIND OF mOTHMAN CREATURE AWAITS DOWN THE ROAD APIECE, RED EYES AND ALL, THEN SWOOPS UP AND OVER THE CAR. Derek distracts the Mothman until the creature carries him off and drops him. An earlier movie about the legendary character, The Mothman. A monster from the ID? After Katherine and her friends meet in a bar, Jared (Michael Aills) heads back to his RV where he is murdered by the Mothman. They soon discover that an evil entity is in pursuit of them. Reviewed in the United States on December 12, 2018. The Mothman then brutally murders Sally (Jessica Erin Sylvia) in her car. The teenagers decide to cover up the accident by claiming that Jamie hit his head while jumping into the river and fake evidence by hitting his head post-mortem with a rock. Continuity is a major element in both, in order to eliminate possible holes and aid in believability. Choose an adventure below and discover your next favorite movie or TV show. Add the first question. Leshner), almost commits suicide over Jamie's death, but changes his mind just as he is about to shoot himself. In all honesty I was only really interested because it had Jewel Straite in it! Nothing new, just the same old teenagers race along in their 57 Checy ND GET CHASED BY tHE mOTHMAN. Want to share IMDb's rating on your own site? View production, box office, & company info. Warring Alien and Predator races descend on a rural Colorado town, where unsuspecting residents must band together for any chance of survival. This documentary is very well rounded. It would be customary to say "where do I begin" and that would normally be hyperbolic. The film is very moody and sullen. They soon discover that an evil entity is in pursuit of them. A struggling artist has a nightmarish encounter with the legendary Mothman. A must watch for anyone interested in the tale of this most mysterious creature. Rachel and Katy work together in a large, empty museum. In November of 1966 a car full of kids encountered a creature unlike anything they'd ever seen before. I mean, come on, reflective surfaces? They need to hire knowledgeable and intelligent decision makers when it comes to their line-up and production processes. Gere meets up with several locals who claim to have seen the Mothman, and after a while this creature begins communicating with him. In Point Pleasant, land of the legend The Mothman, a group of seven teenage friends accidentally kills the boy Jamie (Alex Hardee) in a prank by the river and they decide to … The film premiered on Syfy April 24, 2010 and was released on DVD on October 25, 2011. Aside from that, the film itself is extremely interesting and intriguing. Claudio Carvalho, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Richard Gere stars as a Washington Post reporter who inexplicably finds himself in a small West Virginia town where a series of strange goings-on have been happening. I admit that I do dislike most of the movies airing on the SyFy channel, but I watch them out of curiosity to get novelty value or to see if either of them are actually surprisingly watchable when there is nothing or little else on. This mothman should stick to eating old clothes, The Evil (and the Clichés) Live in Point Pleasant, Generic ghost story meets obvious script issues. Katherine meets with her former boyfriend Derek Carpenter (Connor Fox) and later with the rest of her friends who accidentally killed Jamie. Title: The Mothman Prophecies is a 2002 American supernatural horror-mystery film directed by Mark Pellington, and starring Richard Gere and Laura Linney.Based on the 1975 book of the same name by parapsychologist and Fortean author John Keel, the screenplay was written by Richard Hatem.. My thoughts exactly. Ask for your 90 minutes back, and go watch "The Mothman Prophecies" (2002) with Richard Gere. I read and watch everything I can on it. From Saint Maud to The Wicker Man here are some British horror movies that are certain to keep you looking over your shoulder for weeks to come. Directed by Mark Pellington. View production, box office, & company info, April 21st Blu-ray & DVD Releases Include Escape From New York, Ghoulies, Everly. The film features the song "Fuel" by Surfact in the end credits and on the DVD menu. In this case, I'm not sure it is. It was shot on location in Orange County, California, and Point Pleasant, West Virginia, on 35 mm in fifteen days throughout the month of December 1997. I’ve seen a LOT worse in general, thus the reason this gets 2 stars instead of 1.