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Loch Ness: They Created a Monster

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From Japan, the US, and across the world, they were drawn to a remote lake in the highlands of Scotland. WW2 veterans, mad scientists and hippies--all competed in a search for what they passionately believed would be the Natural History Discovery of the Century. But the deeper they looked... the darker it got. Monster egos, fakes and frustrations, rivalries and ridicule mean that Loch Ness quickly became home to a very different type of monster.

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Cath Clarke Guardian 11/09/2023
3/5
Here’s one for Nessie enthusiasts and cryptozoologists everywhere: a documentary about the monster-hunting frenzy at Loch Ness in the 1970s and 80s. Go to Full Review Eddie Harrison film-authority.com Dec 31
4/5
…monsterously quirky…shines a sympathetic light on the various characters who have braved ridicule and made monster hunting their business… Go to Full Review Joonatan Itkonen Region Free 07/03/2024
5/5
For anyone fascinated by human nature, which is arguably more mysterious than any camera shy creature, it’s a must-see, and easily among the best films of the year. Go to Full Review Alistair Harkness Scotsman 11/13/2023
3/5
... The film offers a platform for more than a few credulous windbags, but it shows too some of the creepier, insidious types the Nessie phenomenon attracted. Go to Full Review Edward Porter Sunday Times (UK) 11/13/2023
3/5
John MacLaverty’s entertaining film doesn’t have any fancy explanations for this trend, it simply enjoys the cast of characters. Go to Full Review Jennie Kermode Eye for Film 11/10/2023
4/5
With knife threats, a Molotov cocktail and a mysterious disappearance all coming into the picture, there’s plenty to reassure viewers of the old adage that man is the real monster. Go to Full Review Read all reviews
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John MacLaverty

Director

John MacLaverty

Writer

John Archer

Producer

David Harron

Executive Producer

Carlo D'Alessandro

Cinematographer

Sarah Howitt

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Synopsis From Japan, the US, and across the world, they were drawn to a remote lake in the highlands of Scotland. WW2 veterans, mad scientists and hippies--all competed in a search for what they passionately believed would be the Natural History Discovery of the Century. But the deeper they looked... the darker it got. Monster egos, fakes and frustrations, rivalries and ridicule mean that Loch Ness quickly became home to a very different type of monster.
Director
John MacLaverty
Producer
John Archer
Screenwriter
John MacLaverty, John MacLaverty
Production Co
Hopscotch Films, Indelible Telly
Genre
Documentary, History
Original Language
English
Runtime
1h 31m
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