Creature from Black Lake
Creature from Black Lake
PG | 01 March 1976 (USA)
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Two men exploring the Louisiana swamps run into a Bigfoot-type creature.

Reviews
Incannerax What a waste of my time!!!
StunnaKrypto Self-important, over-dramatic, uninspired.
Stellead Don't listen to the Hype. It's awful
WillSushyMedia This movie was so-so. It had it's moments, but wasn't the greatest.
Bezenby I was expecting, for some reason, a dreary, tame Bigfoot film in the vein of 'Legend of Boggy Creek 2', and while Creature from Black Lake is similar to that film (students heading into the wilds to research the Big fella), this film is infinitely more enjoyable, thanks to some tense scenes, great acting, goofy seventies charm, and some full on Bigfoot action. Bigfoot ain't hiding here - he's full on mental and all up in people's faces!Rive and Pahoo head to Oil City to find a trapper by the name of Joe (Jack Elam) who claims Bigfoot killed his mate. After being warned off by the local sheriff, our students track down various locals who relate anecdotes about the Bigfoot. Soon, they have their own encounter with the creature (it's got quite a scream on it)and before you know it, Bigfoot everywhere they want to be.The acting in this film is way above par, with loads of likable characters (you care about these two guys), some Deep South charm and a nice dose of humour thrown in. When Bigfoot goes completely mental at the end, there's a good battle between our students and the creature, and kind of an upbeat ending which isn't the usual for a seventies film. They'd never make a film like this these days. No way. Highly recommended, although I'd like to point out that Night of the Demon is still the craziest, most outrageous and daft Bigfoot film out there.
ZachCryder Even though I may not have enjoyed the movie so far as Braveheart enjoyment goes, I loved this movie. The reason? My grandfather was the executive producer, and two of the actors are my uncle and my cousin, so watching this movie growing up with the rest of my cousins and family was more fun than scary and more laughing at our relatives bad acting. This movie is great if you're going to watch this with friends and family, it will create a lot of laughs in this day and age because we have big time scary movies now, but Creatue of Black Lake isn't one of them. It's just a Louisiana good time.
warrior1967 I saw this one as a child and it scared the crap out of me and even today it STILL has the ability to creep me out. The last 15 minutes are filled with suspense and the interaction between Dennis Fimple(Pahoo)and John David Carson(Rives)would lead you to believe that these guys were buddies even when the camera was off. One of the finest Bigfoot films(along with Legend of Boggy Creek)that is best viewed alone with the lights out.
consulgeneral This is a fantastic bigfoot movie showing the creature in a dark and disturbing manner. "Creature From Black Lake" is quite possibly the greatest bigfoot movie ever produced. The lead characters, Pahoo and Reeves are complex and interesting, and by the end, we care about their trials and even feel the desire to join in their hunt for the elusive creature. Jack Elam is as grumpy as ever, adding some humor to his part on occasion. The sound track also deserves a two-thumbs up. Jim McCullough, jr does it again!