Return to Boggy Creek
Return to Boggy Creek

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Return to Boggy Creek

1977
Movie
85 min
English

Three children and two adults become trapped in the woods during a hurricane and it is up to a Bigfoot-like creature called 'Big Bay-Ty' to come to their rescue.

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IMDb4.5/10
Director: Don McLemoreGenres: Horror, Mystery, Thriller

Plot Summary

A group of teenagers ventures into the remote woods of Boggy Creek, seeking to prove the existence of the legendary Bigfoot creature. Their adventure quickly turns into a terrifying ordeal as they realize they are not alone in the wilderness, and the creature they are hunting might be hunting them. They must find a way to survive the night and escape the creature's domain.

Critical Reception

Return to Boggy Creek is a low-budget exploitation film that garnered a cult following primarily for its Bigfoot theme and B-movie appeal. While not critically acclaimed, it resonated with audiences interested in cryptozoology and creature features of the era. Its independent production and regional focus contributed to its niche status rather than widespread critical praise.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its attempts at creating suspense within its limited budget.

  • Criticized for its low production values and sometimes amateurish acting.

  • Appreciated by fans of Bigfoot lore and found-footage style films of its time.

Google audience: Information on Google user reviews for this film is not readily available, but it is generally considered a cult classic among enthusiasts of Bigfoot movies.

Fun Fact

This film is a sequel to 'The Legend of Boggy Creek' (1972), which was presented as a documentary-style exploration of the Bigfoot legend in the Arkansas wilderness.

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