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The Mothman Legacy is a documentary that focuses on the Mothman, a humanoid creature reportedly sighted in Point Pleasant, West Virginia, during the 1960s. Directed by Seth Breedlove, this film serves as a sequel to The Mothman of Point Pleasant and a follow-up to Terror in the Skies. It presents accounts of sightings from 1960s to 2019, featuring interviews with witnesses from West Virginia, Kentucky, and the Appalachian region. The film aims to expand the narrative surrounding the Mothman beyond its original sightings in Point Pleasant.
The film was initially set to premiere at the Mothman Festival on September 18, 2020, but was delayed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. It was eventually released on October 20, 2020, on various digital platforms. The production faced challenges due to the pandemic, including crew availability and shooting reenactments of alleged encounters. The film has an approval rating of 60% on Rotten Tomatoes based on five reviews.
Why Watch
- •Meet witnesses from West Virginia and Kentucky.
- •Find out about the Silver Bridge collapse connection.
- •See reenactments of Mothman encounters.
Did You Know
•The Mothman was first sighted in Point Pleasant in 1966 and 1967.
•The Silver Bridge collapse on December 15, 1967, is linked to the Mothman legend.
•The film features sightings reported until 2019, spanning over five decades.
•Half of the film's footage was shot in December 2019 before COVID-19 delays.
•The film was released on October 20, 2020, after being delayed from its festival premiere.
Perfect For
Cryptid enthusiastsAppalachian folkloreDocumentary fans