Unearthing Bigfoot Horror: 'Horror Express' & 'Dead Stop' Movie Review

As a video curator for Squatchable, I recently came across a video from the YouTube channel M.L. Miller that explores two horror films featuring a certain hairy creature that may be of interest to our readers. In the video, titled "Toes of Terror Reviews Two Bigfoot Horror Films - HORROR EXPRESS (1972) and DEAD STOP (2011)," the host discusses these two films and their connections to the world of Bigfoot. While Horror Express, released in 1972, may not initially seem like a Bigfoot movie, the main monster trapped in the crate is certainly hinted at being the legendary abominable snowman. The film features Christopher Lee and Peter Cushing as dueling archaeologists, with Alberto de Mendoza as a holy man and Sylvia Tortosa as a countess who becomes the apple of the monster's eye. Horror Express showcases many elements that are familiar to Bigfoot enthusiasts, such as the creature's mesmerizing red eyes and its ability to mimic the voices of passengers on the train. The film also features moments of ludicrousness, such as the Beast's ability to pick a padlock with its bent fingernail, but the camera work and special effects create a sense of menace and terror. The second film reviewed in the video is Dead Stop, a lesser-known indie film from 2011. The film follows a group of kids traveling across a desert when their van dies, leaving them stranded and vulnerable to a hairy creature that stalks and massacres them. The film uses wolfen-style POV shots of the monster bounding after its prey in the arid landscape, creating a sense of tension and suspense. While Dead Stop never explicitly identifies itself as a Bigfoot movie, the creature's appearance and behavior are certainly reminiscent of the legendary creature. The filmmaker takes his time establishing the characters and setting before introducing the monster, creating a sense of anticipation and unease. Overall, both films offer unique and interesting takes on the Bigfoot mythos, and I would encourage our readers to check them out for themselves. Who knows, they may even inspire some new Squatchable sightings!