The Mothman Legacy: Review
The Mothman Legacy will be available everywhere on October 20
The Mothman Legacy is the best film Small Town Monsters has produced thus far. That’s a fact. From the A level live action sighting reenactments, stunning artwork and cinematography coupled with a truly gripping score by Brandon Dalo and of course the incredible voice over work by Lyle Blackburn, it seems that every film prior to this was Seth Breedlove simply warming up and now he’s flexing all his muscles.
This film goes beyond the simple Mothman Prophecies-esque story that is often rehashed in a million different ways and instead focuses on the larger impact of the Mothman. Regardless of one’s personal views on the topic, the combination of eerie reports and the famous statue with buns of steel it is no wonder that Mothman is the internet’s favorite cryptid, and it is how people remember Mothman that Breedlove focuses on in this film.
The Mothman Legacy challenges the notion that Mothman appeared in 1966 and disappeared the year following, by simply addressing the idea of winged humanoids which, as seen in the film, are nothing new and also apparently not going away. A large majority of this film explores winged humanoid sightings that occurred after the original wave in Point Pleasant, and examines cases throughout the 70s, 80s, 90s and up until 2020. Breedlove also reverses the clock to examine the history of Appalachia, the region where most of these reports are centered, and the people, cultures and beliefs that intermingled in this area of land. From Irish folklore to Native American curses, terrifying legends are no stranger to the land and with sound design that will make audiophile’s ears tingle and visuals that’ll make you want to watch between spread fingers, Breedlove crafts an experience as unique as the Appalachians themselves.
Whether you’re an avid Small Town Monsters fan or simply a casual fan of all things paranormal and cryptid related, The Mothman Legacy is a must watch. It skips the usual bravado and ego of the filmmaker that seems to plague documentaries of this nature and instead focuses on what matters: Mothman and those who’ve seen it. While Seth Breedlove might be a movie giant in the making, it is clear that he has not lost sight of what his films are about and it is so refreshing. It challenges long held notions of Mothman in a way that is non invasive, it suggests alternate theories as to what the Mothman may be while simultaneously being beautiful to look at and an absolute joy to watch.
The Mothman Legacy will be available to watch on October 20 on iTunes, Google Play, Amazon and Fandango.
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