Synopsis
Looking to make a splash online with his research videos into the existence of Bigfoot, Jim and his girlfriend Kelly take a camping trip to the small town of Willow Creek, California, and the surrounding mountains where the infamous footage of the supposed sasquatch was filmed.
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Cast
- Alexie GilmoreKelly
- Bryce JohnsonJim
- Peter JasonRanger Troy Andrews
- Timmy RedUkulele Singer
- Bucky SinisterAngry Man at Road
- Laura MontagnaMissing Woman
Recommendations
- 90
Village Voice
The horror's a long time coming, but Goldthwait and company make the waiting worth it. - 83
IndieWire
While it eventually devolves into exploring the terrifying prospects of something hairy lurking about in the shadows, Goldthwait uses that thrill factor to validate the commitment of Bigfoot believers. Willow Creek never feels like an attempt to proselytize, but it's a smart recognition of the dangers involved in doubt. - 80
Total Film
Willow Creek is a movie to believe in. - 70
The Dissolve
Willow Creek does everything a little bit better than others of its kind. It’s a little wittier, a little more insightful, a little more imaginative, a little scarier. - 63
Slant Magazine
Bobcat Goldthwait exposes the characteristic male pursuit of power to which females are often made subservient. - 60
Time Out London
Willow Creek doesn’t take us anywhere new – the climax is abrupt and unsatisfying – but it’s a whole lot of jarring, juddering fun while it lasts. - 60
Empire
An unlikely but effective found-footage horror from Goldthwait. - 60
The Guardian
As a horror film using that now-tired device, "found footage" supposedly shot by the characters themselves, it's quite passable.
