The Mothman of Point Pleasant
Learn the terrifying, true story about thirteen months that changed history! In November of 1966 a car full of kids encountered a creature unlike anything they'd ever seen before. In the weeks and months to follow, the monster – now known as The Mothman – was sighted again and again on country roads and around the state of West Virginia.
Why it matters
A found-footage dive into Appalachian folklore that blends local legend with creeping dread, The Mothman of Point Pleasant captures the uneasy chill of a community haunted by the unknown.
- Practical effects and shadowy glimpses keep the creature just out of full view, amplifying suspense over spectacle.
- Rooted in true 1960s West Virginia sightings, it’s a folk horror entry that taps into real-world mystery and paranoia.
- Fans of low-budget, regional hauntings will appreciate the film’s authentic small-town atmosphere and grassroots storytelling.
- While the pacing drags and the acting uneven, the film’s charm lies in its earnest attempt to channel communal fear before the digital age.
Director
2 horror films in catalog
Cast
Lyle Blackburn Narrator (voice)- Dennis D. Bellamy Self - Executive Director, Mason County Tourism
- Lyn Fawn Cornwell-Robinson Self - Point Pleasant Resident
- Jeff Wamsley Self - Author/Teacher, Curator of the Mothman Museum
- George Dudding Self - Local Author, Former Schoolmate of Steven & Mary Mallett
- Dave Peyton Self - Reporter, Huntington Herald-Dispatch
Horror DNA
Gore
0
Slow Burn
50
Psychological
0
Supernatural
40
Creature
55
Disturbing
0
Fun Factor
17
Cerebral
0
Survival
17
