Exploring the Gentle Giant: Harry and the Hendersons' Bigfoot
Posted Wednesday, March 20, 2024
By Squatchable.com staff
A new video has been making the rounds on YouTube, and I couldn't resist sharing it with our readers. The video, posted by the channel Classics Of Cinematics, takes a closer look at the 1987 film "Harry and the Hendersons."
In the video, hosts Monk and Bobby Blockbuster discuss the family comedy-adventure film, which tells the story of the Henderson family, who encounter a Sasquatch while on a trip in the woods. Believing the creature to be dead, they take it home, only to discover that it is very much alive.
One interesting bit from the video is that the film was originally supposed to be called "Bigfoot in the Hendersons," but the production team decided to stray away from that title during promotion to avoid exposing the fact that the story revolved around a Sasquatch.
As Bigfoot believers, we can appreciate the film's approach to Bigfoot lore, which takes a different perspective than what we're used to. Instead of portraying Bigfoot as a monster or a beast, "Harry and the Hendersons" presents the creature as a gentle and curious being, trying to find its way back to the wilderness.
The video also highlights the film's talented cast, including John Lithgow as George Henderson, the family's patriarch, and Kevin Peter Hall as Harry. Hall, who also played the Predator in the first two "Predator" films, brought a sense of personality and emotion to the character of Harry, making him a lovable and relatable figure.
Overall, the video from Classics Of Cinematics is a fun and informative look at "Harry and the Hendersons," and I encourage all Bigfoot enthusiasts to check it out. Who knows, it might even inspire you to give the film a watch (if you haven't already) and see Harry for yourself.