15 Things You Didn't Know About Bigfoot

A down-on-his-luck clickbait journalist who churns out listicles is sent to the Appalachian foothills to cover a Bigfoot Convention. He expects cheesy booths and easy clicks, but the assignment proves stranger and darker than he planned. As he talks to eccentric attendees, locals and a knife-wielding woman known as Switchblade, he gets pulled into a messy mix of prankish lore, petty crime and escalating violence. Tension mounts alongside dark humor as secrets bubble up, and the reporter has to figure out which leads are real and which are sensationalized, all while trying to keep his story alive.

Directed by Zach Lamplugh and created by Brian Emond, the film was released in 2019 as an independent genre mashup that blends comedy, horror, crime and mystery with a low budget, DIY spirit.

The movie had a limited theatrical and festival presence, typical for indie releases of this type, and no wide box office figures are widely reported, reflecting its modest commercial footprint.

Among fans of quirky horror-comedies it has picked up a small cult following, appreciated for its weird tone and willingness to poke fun at cryptid obsession and internet-era journalism. It hasn’t broken into mainstream pop culture, but viewers who enjoy offbeat, satirical genre pieces tend to recommend it to like-minded friends.

Critical response was mixed to positive, with a small sample of audience ratings averaging about 6.7 out of 10 from 10 votes. Reviewers and viewers note its satirical take on clickbait culture, the way it mixes laughs with moments of genuine menace, and its focus on small-town oddities and crime. Performances by Brian Emond and Jenna Kanell stand out for injecting character into an intentionally scrappy production.