Description
There's a hairy humanoid beast lurking in the Louisiana swamps, and two college grad students try to unravel the mystery of the mythical creature.
There's a hairy humanoid beast lurking in the Louisiana swamps, but only trapper Joe Canton (Jack Elam, ONCE UPON A TIME IN THE WEST) has seen it and lived to tell the tale, and the other residents of Oil City, Louisiana don't talk about it. But that's not about to stop intrepid grad students Pahoo (Dennis Fimple, HOUSE OF 1000 CORPSES) and Rives (John David Carson, EMPIRE OF THE ANTS), who are determined to track down the Bigfoot-like creature. Defying local sheriff Billy Carter (Bill Thurman, THE LAST PICTURE SHOW), the duo trek deep into the wilds of Black Lake, and a series of frightening encounters make it clear the monster is no mere legend.
Following in the (big) footsteps of THE LEGEND OF BOGGY CREEK and similar docudramas, 1976's CREATURE FROM BLACK LAKE is a fictional Sasquatch saga, albeit one inspired by real reports. With a colorful cast, also including Dub Taylor (THE WILD BUNCH), and plenty of rural atmosphere courtesy of cinematographer Dean Cundey (HALLOWEEN, JURASSIC PARK), scripter Jim McCullough Jr.--who also co-stars--and director Joy Houck Jr. bring touches of humor and humanity that complement the mystery of the monster, and the terror of its attacks. A longtime late-night TV favorite, CREATURE FROM BLACK LAKE now roars onto DVD with a boatload of special features!
Media
Bonus Materials
- Brand-new restoration from the original 35mm camera negative
- Audio commentary with author/filmmaker Michael Gingold and film historian Chris Poggiali
- SWAMP STORIES â All-new featurette with Director of Photography Dean Cundey
- Original theatrical trailer and radio spot
- Newly translated optional English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing
Cast & Crew
Actors:- Jack Elam as Joe Canton
- Dub Taylor as Grandpa Bridges
- Dennis Fimple as Pahoo
- John David Carson as Rives
Director: Joy Houck, Jr.
Producer: Jim McCullough
Additional Details
Label: Synapse Films
Genre: Horror
Language: English
Run Time: 95 mins
Region: 0
Release Date: 12/13/22
UPC: 654930323496
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