Restored Boggy Creek: A Bigfoot Cinematic Masterpiece
Posted Friday, January 19, 2024
By Squatchable.com staff
As a paranormal reporter and avid Bigfoot enthusiast, I'm always on the lookout for interesting videos related to the world of the unknown. Recently, I came across a video from the YouTube channel Cinematic Trash, where the host reviews the 1972 docudrama horror film "The Legend of Boggy Creek."
The film, directed by Arkansas-based regional filmmaker Charles B. Pierce, is a unique take on the Bigfoot mythos. Instead of focusing on a single protagonist, the story is told through a series of vignettes, accompanied by lots of nature footage and a whole lot of people named Crabtree. The Falcon monster himself is the main character, as he is the only common thread in all the scenes.
One of the things that make this film stand out is that it's based on a true story. The filmmakers made sure to let the audience know that by including a narrator who guides them through the events of the film and adds to the general eeriness and atmosphere. The film also includes opposing viewpoints, which is a refreshing touch.
The cinematography and camera work in "The Legend of Boggy Creek" are beautiful, making most of the scenes with the monster look convincing. However, the creature's costume switches from a gorilla costume to a costume where the creature has a giant beard, which is a bit jarring. The color grading is also a little off at times, but these quirks don't detract from the overall quality of the film.
What I found most interesting about the video is the history behind the film's distribution. The film was widely believed to be in the public domain, with countless DVDs and VHS releases flooding the Home Video Market in shitty quality. However, it wasn't until recently that Pierce's daughter, Pamela Pierce, got the rights back and had a pristine 35mm print restored by the George Eastman Museum. The film finally got an official Blu-ray release, which is the one that the host of the video got. Pamela Pierce also has the distribution rights, meaning that whenever you buy a copy of this film off the official website or on the boggy creek eBay account, you're actually buying it from Pamela Pierce herself.
In conclusion, "The Legend of Boggy Creek" is a cinematic treasure that treats the subject of Bigfoot seriously without making it goofy. The monster scenes are handled very well, and the overall story is eerie and atmospheric. As a paranormal reporter, I highly recommend checking out this film and the video review from Cinematic Trash. Who knows, it might just make you believe in the existence of Bigfoot even more.