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Deep Dive: Minerva Monster (2015)

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Minerva Monster
Minerva Monster is a documentary film that focuses on the alleged sightings of a Bigfoot-like creature in Minerva, Ohio, during August 1978. The film includes interviews with witnesses such as Howe Cayton and Stark County Sheriff’s deputy James Shannon, providing personal accounts of their experiences. The narrative is built around these testimonies, along with insights from media officials like former Akron Beacon Journal reporter Barbara Galloway. Directed by Seth Breedlove, the film is part of a series produced by Small Town Monsters. It premiered at the Ohio Bigfoot Conference on May 16, 2015. The production utilized a $3,000 Sony camcorder and a budget of around $500, supplemented by a crowdfunding campaign that raised an additional $6,515. The film presents a localized perspective on cryptid sightings, emphasizing the community's engagement with the legend of the Minerva Monster.

Why Watch

  • •Meet eyewitness Howe Cayton from Minerva, Ohio.
  • •See interviews with law enforcement and media officials.
  • •Find out about the 1978 Bigfoot sightings in Stark County.

Did You Know

•The film premiered on May 16, 2015, at the Ohio Bigfoot Conference.
•Production began in September 2014 and took eight months to complete.
•The film was shot on a budget of around $500 and raised $6,515 through crowdfunding.
•The Minerva Area Chamber of Commerce held a 'Minerva Monster Day' event on June 6, 2015.

Perfect For

Bigfoot enthusiastsLocal Ohio historyCryptid folklore