The Legend of Boggy Creek
Seen it?1972 | 87 min | Adventure, Mystery, Horror, Thriller
Sunday Safe Betearly ratingWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It made about 138 times its budget. A safe bet when you want something reliable.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who likes to be kept guessing, horror fans and adventure fans. If you loved Creature from the Black Lagoon or King Kong, start here.
- The mood
- Scary.
- The pace
- Fast-moving, at 1 hr 27 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated G, but scary moments.
- Made in 1972: an older pace and style.
A documentary-style drama based on true accounts of the Fouke Monster in Arkansas.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsSolid
Generally positive reviews
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerStrong
$22 million worldwide on a $160K budget; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 55K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Charles B. Pierce
- Vern StiermanNarrator
- Chuck Pierce Jr.Young Jim
- William StumppAdult Jim
- Willie E. SmithWillie
- Lloyd BowenLloyd Bowen
- Jeff CrabtreeFred Crabtree
- Glenn CarruthBobby Ford
- Bunny DeesMrs. Ford
- John WallisMr. Ford
- Sarah CobleMrs. Turner