The Mothman Prophecies
The Mothman Prophecies

The Mothman Prophecies

2002Movie119 minEnglish

Reporter John Klein is plunged into a world of impossible terror and unthinkable chaos when fate draws him to a sleepy West Virginia town whose residents are being visited by a great winged shape that sows hideous nightmares and fevered visions.

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IMDb6.4/10
Rotten Tomatoes53%
Metacritic54/100
Google Users72%
Director: Mark PellingtonGenres: Horror, Mystery, Thriller, Supernatural

Plot Summary

A journalist investigates a series of eerie and inexplicable events in a small West Virginia town, all seemingly connected to a local legend of a winged creature known as the Mothman. As he delves deeper, he uncovers a pattern of strange occurrences and cryptic prophecies that blur the line between reality and delusion. The investigation leads him to confront his own personal tragedy and the potential for a catastrophic future.

Critical Reception

The Mothman Prophecies received mixed to positive reviews from critics, who praised its atmospheric tension and chilling premise, though some found the plot somewhat convoluted. Audiences were generally intrigued by its blend of supernatural horror and psychological thriller elements, appreciating its unsettling mood.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its effective suspense and eerie atmosphere.
  • Some critics found the narrative unfocused and the supernatural elements underdeveloped.
  • The film successfully creates a sense of dread and mystery.

Google audience: Audiences generally found the movie to be a compelling and unsettling thriller, appreciating its suspenseful build-up and the intriguing mystery surrounding the Mothman legend. However, some viewers felt the plot became too ambiguous or that the supernatural explanations were not fully satisfying.

Fun Fact

The film is based on the 1975 book of the same name by John Keel, which documented the alleged supernatural experiences of investigative journalist John Wallace when he visited Point Pleasant, West Virginia, in 1966-1967 during a period of sightings of a mysterious winged creature.

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***Haunting Mystery with Supernatural Elements – Reverent, Beautiful, Brilliant*** RELEASED IN 2002 and directed by Mark Pellington, "The Mothman Prophecies" details some of the strange events that occurred in Point Pleasant, West Virgin...