Willow Creek

Name: Willow Creek
Genre: Adventure, Mystery, Thriller, Horror
Released: June 6, 2014
Duration: 77 min
Rating: 62

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Dark Sky Films | Release Date: June 6, 2014 | Not Rated

Summary: Set in Humboldt County, California, Willow Creek centers on Jim (Bryce Johnson, Pretty Little Liars) a Bigfoot believer whose idea of a romantic getaway is to head deep into Six Rivers National Forest in Northern California, video camera in tow, trying to shoot his own Bigfoot footage at the site of the Patterson-Gimlin film. That 1967Set in Humboldt County, California, Willow Creek centers on Jim (Bryce Johnson, Pretty Little Liars) a Bigfoot believer whose idea of a romantic getaway is to head deep into Six Rivers National Forest in Northern California, video camera in tow, trying to shoot his own Bigfoot footage at the site of the Patterson-Gimlin film. That 1967 fragment of footage purporting to show Sasquatch striding along a dry riverbed became a key artifact in the cryptozoology community, and Jim dreams of nothing more than setting foot on the actual location where it was shot. His long-suffering girlfriend, Kelly (Alexie Gilmore, World's Greatest Dad), agrees to tag along for the ride, despite the fact that she thinks Bigfoot has about as much chance of being real as leprechauns. The two stop off first in Willow Creek, the Bigfoot capital of the world and home to an annual Bigfoot festival, where various locals talk to Jim's camera, warning them to keep out of the woods, singing ballads about Bigfoot, and generally enjoying their 15 minutes in the spotlight while Jim and Kelly have a blast, cracking wise amidst all the touristy Bigfoot kitsch on display. But when they strap on packs and head into the forest via a two-hour drive down a dirt road, they start to feel like they might be in over their heads. Well, Kelly does, at least. Jim, as he approaches what he considers hallowed ground, is in heaven. [MPI/Dark Sky Films]… Expand

Director: Bobcat Goldthwait

Genre(s): Adventure, Mystery, Thriller, Horror

Rating: Not Rated

Runtime: 77 min

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Alan Scherstuhl

Jun 3, 2014

The horror's a long time coming, but Goldthwait and company make the waiting worth it. Read full review

Jamie Graham

May 30, 2014

Willow Creek is a movie to believe in. Read full review

Scott Tobias

Jun 3, 2014

Willow Creek does everything a little bit better than others of its kind. It’s a little wittier, a little more insightful, a little more imaginative, a little scarier. Read full review

Time Out London Tom Huddleston

Apr 29, 2014

Willow Creek doesn’t take us anywhere new – the climax is abrupt and unsatisfying – but it’s a whole lot of jarring, juddering fun while it lasts. Read full review

Jeannette Catsoulis

Jun 5, 2014

Mr. Goldthwait exercises so much caution that you want to get behind his characters and push. Read full review

Empire Kim Newman

May 30, 2014

An unlikely but effective found-footage horror from Goldthwait. Read full review

John Bleasdale

May 3, 2014

It soon becomes difficult to dismiss the suspicion that Goldthwait had set out to make a comic horror but forgot to insert any laughs. Read full review

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SalvadorBosque

Jan 4, 2015

Scary as hell and well acted, I love this type of little horror movies. That scene in the tent was scary and very clever, it couldn't be more perfect.

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Eskridge86

Oct 1, 2019

It's really good moive. Once they get in the woods creepy sounds. Stuff found in the trees.

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MovieReviews

Jun 6, 2014

An excellent, near perfect little winner. I wasn't looking forward to Willow Creek, because the day I found about the movie is the same day I watched, also a found footage movie, called SX_Tape, which wasn't fresh.
However, Willow Creek is one of those few movies (Blair Witch Project,An excellent, near perfect little winner. I wasn't looking forward to Willow Creek, because the day I found about the movie is the same day I watched, also a found footage movie, called SX_Tape, which wasn't fresh.
However, Willow Creek is one of those few movies (Blair Witch Project, Paranormal Activity 1, VHS series) that prove found footage is in good hands. While Willow Creek succeeds in not dooming the found footage genre, it manages to terrify you, leave you goosey and nauseated. Bravo!… Expand

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inaneswine

Nov 14, 2017

Willow Creek, with its very short running time, doesn't do or say a great deal. It offers some creepy moments and some genuinely chilling scares, but it isn't very exciting and ends on a flat note, and you're not quite sure what just happened, nor do you particularly care. The performancesWillow Creek, with its very short running time, doesn't do or say a great deal. It offers some creepy moments and some genuinely chilling scares, but it isn't very exciting and ends on a flat note, and you're not quite sure what just happened, nor do you particularly care. The performances are pretty solid though, and an extended take featuring the two leads in their tent listening to the Blair-Witchian sounds surrounding them is a stand-out moment.… Expand

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Andrewmcl83

Aug 23, 2019

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I am only giving it a 5 because I thought the girl was good in this movie. If you are expecting to be scared (being that it is labeled as a horror movie) you will be disappointed. Exactly the first half of the film is nothing but them driving around and interviewing people the entire second half of the film consists of them sitting in a tent listening to sounds in the woods. Nothing scary actually happens until the last minute of the movie and you never actually see Bigfoot. The male actor showed almost no emotion what so ever in the entire length of the film. Honestly i feel this should be rated a 4.… Expand

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tvnewsguido

Sep 13, 2014

For the first 40 minutes or so, you'll think you're being punk'd.

After that the film lost me because I can't stand watching stupid people who do stupid things that end up getting them into a stupid situation.

I was happy when it ended.

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armandothegreat

Oct 28, 2014

It seems like a good premise - some guy and his gf go out hunting for bigfoot at the site where the famous bigfoot clip was supposedly filmed. So you keep thinking, oh **** bigfoot's gonna pop out any moment and get these idiots (or at the very least the upset locals will get 'em).It seems like a good premise - some guy and his gf go out hunting for bigfoot at the site where the famous bigfoot clip was supposedly filmed. So you keep thinking, oh **** bigfoot's gonna pop out any moment and get these idiots (or at the very least the upset locals will get 'em). Unfortunately NOTHING ever happens and this movie goes absolutely nowhere until the very weird and ridiculous end (that really doesn't even give you an ending). DO NOT WASTE YOUR TIME WATCHING THIS… Expand

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