The Mothman Prophecies
Seen it?2002 | 119 min | Drama, Horror, Mystery
Weeknight WatchWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
It's still drawing plenty of interest, but middling reviews (52% on Rotten Tomatoes) and a lukewarm 6.2 out of 10 from audiences held it back. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
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 and horror fans. If you loved In the Heat of the Night, start here.
- The mood
- Scary.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 59 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated PG-13: a parent's death or loss and peril. Probably too much for younger kids.
Reporter John Klein is plunged into a world of impossible terror when fate draws him to the sleepy West Virginia town of Point Pleasant, whose residents are being visited by a great winged shape that sows hideous nightmares and fevered visions.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsBelow par
52% on Rotten Tomatoes, 52 on Metacritic
- AudiencesBelow par
6.2 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerSolid
$55 million worldwide on a $32 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactStrong
About 280K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Mark Pellington
- Richard GereJohn Klein
- Laura LinneyConnie Mills
- Will PattonGordon Smallwood
- Debra MessingMary Klein
- David EigenbergEd Fleischman
- Alan BatesAlexander Leek
- Lucinda JenneyDenise Smallwood
- Nesbitt BlaisdellChief Josh Jarrett
- Bill LaingIndrid Cold
- Dan CallahanC.J.