Films about Sasquatch often delve into the realm of cryptozoology, exploring the myths and stories surrounding this elusive creature also known as Bigfoot. The Sasquatch is commonly described as a large, bipedal humanoid creature dwelling in the forests, primarily in the Pacific Northwest region of North America. These films can range from documentaries that seriously examine the evidence and eyewitness accounts to horror and comedy movies that use the Sasquatch mythos for entertainment.
Here are some existing films about Sasquatch:
“The Legend of Boggy Creek”, 1972
Director: Charles B. Pierce
Directed by Charles B. Pierce, this pseudo-documentary horror film presents a series of reenacted, supposed encounters with a Sasquatch-like creature in Fouke, Arkansas.
Starring: Vern Stierman, Chuck Pierce Jr., William Stumpp, Willie E. Smith, Lloyd Bowen, B.R. Barrington, J.E. «Smokey» Crabtree, Travis Crabtree, John P. Hixon, John W. Oates;
Production year: 1972;
Genre: horror, drama, detective;
MPAA rating: g;
Duration: 90 min.;
Rating: IMDB: 5,2;
More information about the film “The Legend of Boggy Creek” on the website imdb.com
“Harry and the Hendersons”, 1987
Director: William Dear
This family comedy, directed by William Dear, features a friendly Sasquatch named Harry who is adopted by the Henderson family after they accidentally hit him with their car.
Starring: John Lithgow, Melinda Dillon, Margaret Langrick, Joshua Rudoy, Kevin Peter Hall, David Suchet, Lainie Kazan, Don Ameche, M. Emmet Walsh, William Ontiveros;
Production year: 1987;
Genre: fantasy, comedy, family;
MPAA rating: pg;
Duration: 110 min.;
Rating: IMDB: 6,1;
More information about the film “Harry and the Hendersons” on the website imdb.com
“The Sasquatch Gang”, 2006
Director: Tim Skousen
A comedy film directed by Tim Skousen, this story focuses on a group of young friends who discover evidence of a Sasquatch and the comical misadventures that ensue.
Starring: Justin Long, Jeremy Sumpter, Addie Land, Joey Kern, Rob Pinkston, Michael Mitchell, Hubbel Palmer, Jon Gries, Ray Santiago, Jeff D'Agostino;
Production year: 2006;
Genre: drama, comedy, adventure;
MPAA rating: pg13;
Duration: 86 min.;
Rating: IMDB: 6,2;
More information about the film “The Sasquatch Gang” on the website imdb.com
“Exists”, 2014
Director: Eduardo Sánchez
Directed by Eduardo Sánchez, one of the co-directors of “The Blair Witch Project,” this horror film uses a found-footage style to follow a group of friends who encounter an aggressive Sasquatch while on a trip to a remote cabin.
Starring: Dora Madison, Chris Osborn, Roger Edwards, Denise Williamson, Samuel Davis, Brian Steele, Jeff Schwan, George P. Gakoumis Jr., Stefanie Sanchez;
Production year: 2014;
Genre: horror;
MPAA rating: r;
Duration: 81 min.;
Rating: IMDB: 5,2;
More information about the film “Exists” on the website imdb.com
“Bigfoot”, 2012
Director: Bruce Davison
Directed by Robert F. Slatzer, this b-movie centers around a group of motorcyclists who come across a Sasquatch that has been kidnapping women to repopulate its species.
Starring: Danny Bonaduce, Barry Williams, Bruce Davison, Sherilyn Fenn, Howard Hesseman, Andre Royo, Alice Cooper, Stephanie Sarreal Park, Cynthia Geary, Noelia Rodriguez;
Production year: 2012;
Genre: horror, science fiction, action, thriller, comedy, adventure;
Duration: 89 min.;
Rating: IMDB: 2,5;
More information about the film “Bigfoot” on the website imdb.com
“Willow Creek”, 2013
Director: Bobcat Goldthwait
Directed by Bobcat Goldthwait, this found-footage horror film follows a couple who journey into the forests of Northern California to film a documentary about Bigfoot sightings, only to get more than they bargained for.
Starring: Alexie Gilmore, Bryce Johnson, Laura Montagna, Bucky Sinister, Peter Jason, Timmy Red, Steven Streufert, Shaun L. White Guy Sr., Nita Rowley, Tom Yamarone;
Production year: 2013;
Genre: horror, thriller, detective;
Duration: 80 min.;
Rating: IMDB: 5,1;
More information about the film “Willow Creek” on the website imdb.com
“Bigfoot: The Lost Coast Tapes”, 2012
Director: Corey Grant
Directed by Corey Grant, the film features a disgraced journalist who sets out to uncover the truth behind a mysterious old video purporting to show a sleeping Sasquatch, with harrowing results.
Starring: Drew Rausch, Rich McDonald, Ashley Wood, Noah Weisberg, Frank Ashmore, Rowdy Kelley, Japheth Gordon, Sweetie Service, Alan Carnes, Britanni Ebert;
Production year: 2012;
Genre: horror, thriller, detective;
Duration: 86 min.;
Rating: IMDB: 4,5;
More information about the film “Bigfoot: The Lost Coast Tapes” on the website imdb.com
“Big Legend”, 2018
Director: Justin Lee
An action thriller directed by Justin Lee, it tells the story of an ex-soldier who ventures into the Pacific Northwest wilderness to unravel the truth behind his fiancée's disappearance and comes face to face with a legendary creature.
Starring: Kevin Makely, Todd Robinson, Summer Spiro, Amanda Wyss, Lance Henriksen, Adrienne Barbeau, Skotty Masgai, Ashley Platz;
Production year: 2018;
Genre: horror, action;
Duration: 89 min.;
Rating: IMDB: 4,7;
More information about the film “Big Legend” on the website imdb.com
“Letters from the Big Man”, 2011
Director: Christopher Munch
This independent drama, directed by Christopher Munch, showcases a more spiritual take on the Sasquatch narrative, following a woman who forms a unique bond with the mysterious being after encountering it in the wilds of Southern Oregon.
Starring: Lily Rabe, Jason Butler Harner, Isaac C. Singleton Jr., Jim Cody Williams, Fiona Dourif, Don McManus, Karen Black, Jeri Arredondo, Scyler Brigman, Gregory Bennett, Quinton Fay, David Melville, Bobby Plasencia, Philip Briggs, Jessica Noboa, Jim Leske, Martin Harris, Beresford Bennett, Jesse Gee;
Production year: 2011;
Genre: science fiction, drama;
Duration: 104 min.;
Rating: IMDB: 6,2;
More information about the film “Letters from the Big Man” on the website imdb.com
These films approach the Sasquatch from a variety of angles, some aiming for suspense and fear, while others take a lighter path, exploring human interactions with the creature, all the while touching on the deeper themes of nature, myth, and humanity's lust for discovery.
In sum, films about Sasquatch capture the allure and fascination that the legendary creature commands. From the grainy intrigue of “The Legend of Boggy Creek” to the light-hearted family appeal of “Harry and the Hendersons,” the Sasquatch has been portrayed both as a figure of fear and one of endearing mystery. These films channel our deeper curiosity about the untamed wilderness and the possibility of undiscovered creatures dwelling within. The recent rise in found-footage and documentary-style productions like “Willow Creek” indicates a shifting trend towards realism and suspense-building in Sasquatch cinema. Whether approached through horror, comedy, or speculative documentary, Sasquatch films continue to entertain and captivate audiences, reflecting our eternal quest for the unknown and the primal thrill of the hunt for the elusive 'Bigfoot'.
