Willow Creek

Play trailer

Willow Creek

2013

1h 18m

Horror

Play Trailer

Watchlist

Watchlist

Tomatometer

Popcornmeter

81%

Tomatometer

58 Reviews

34%

Popcornmeter

5,000+ Ratings

A man (Bryce Johnson) and his girlfriend (Alexie Gilmore) camp in the woods to capture firsthand evidence of Bigfoot.

Watch on Peacock

Stream Now

Critics Consensus

Writer-director Bobcat Goldthwait's first foray into horror doesn't break any new ground, but it does wring fresh terror from a well-worn genre formula -- and offers a few nasty laughs in the bargain.

Read Critics Reviews

Frank Scheck

The Hollywood Reporter

Despite the impressively committed performances by the two leads and the screenplay's touches of sly humor, the proceedings are mostly all too redolent of the endless found-footage horror films that have followed in the wake of The Blair Witch Project

Jan 5, 2015

Full Review

Brian Tallerico

RogerEbert.com

"Willow Creek" is a defiant slow burn.

Rated: 3/4

Jun 6, 2014

Full Review

Jeannette Catsoulis

New York Times

Mr. Goldthwait gives us lovely, buttery daylight scenes, nicely relaxed leads and dialogue that pays attention to fluctuating gender dynamics.

Jun 5, 2014

Full Review

Brian Eggert

Deep Focus Review

The experience is one you’ll not soon forget.

Rated: 3/4

Jul 18, 2022

Full Review

Craig Schroeder

Battleship Pretension

Bobcat Goldthwait's Willow Creek is the first film in quite some time to give me those foundation shaking, temperature-changing scares.

Mar 4, 2021

Full Review

Jordy Sirkin

Jordy Reviews It

Willow Creek builds suspense in the most minimalist of ways, but the time it takes to get you there, combined with a short payoff, ultimately lets the viewer down.

Jan 2, 2021

Full Review

Read all reviews

Colin B

Literally nothing happens except the last 10 minutes.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

11/01/24

Full Review

Deals S

I really liked the acting and the tension between the couple, but found footage films and the jerky-running footage are not my cup of tea. It’s just not scary and seems like a cop out. And I don’t want to give away the ending, but the reveal was a real let down. It was obvious in a way, and used nudity as a shock factor.

Rated 1.5 out of 5 stars

10/04/24

Full Review

Aidan B

The first half or so is a bit generic, but the payoff in the last half is definitely worth it. "Willow Creek" is a surprisingly unnerving film that manages to stand out from other found-footage movies.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

07/16/24

Full Review

Sharon M

I came across this film by accident & thought what the hell,I'll give it a go. Wow! My heart has been racing,the tension as you watch them sitting there terrified is crazy. I always imagine myself in that situation & how scared I would be. Very similar to Blair Witch which I love & I love this too.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

01/19/24

Full Review

Nunya

I actually found myself tensed up & on the edge of my seat watching parts of this movie. I rarely get this absorbed, so I was pleasantly surprised. The ending was a little disappointing, but who am I to complain? I was riveted, therefore I'm grateful!

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

12/08/23

Full Review

Alec B

Goldthwait directing a found footage film about Bigfoot at first seems too strange to accept, however he does pull off an effective, if slightly cliched, slow burn horror piece.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

11/10/23

Full Review

Read all reviews

Read More

Read Less

POST RATING

WRITE A REVIEW

EDIT REVIEW

Bobcat Goldthwait

Director

Alexie Gilmore

Kelly

Bryce Johnson

Jim

Bucky Sinister

Angry Man at Road

Peter Jason

Troy Andrews

Laura Montagna

Missing Woman

Show Less Cast & Crew

Show More Cast & Crew

The Possession of Michael King

33%

39%

The Possession of Michael King

Watchlist

Nothing Left to Fear

10%

17%

Nothing Left to Fear

Watchlist

Condemned

25%

28%

Condemned

Watchlist

TRAILER

for Condemned

Dagon

69%

56%

Dagon

Watchlist

Tusk

46%

36%

Tusk

Watchlist

Discover more movies and TV shows.

View More

Best Reviewed Movies by Genre 2014

Critics Consensus: Edge of Tomorrow is Certified Fresh

View more photos

Synopsis

A man (Bryce Johnson) and his girlfriend (Alexie Gilmore) camp in the woods to capture firsthand evidence of Bigfoot.

Director: Bobcat Goldthwait
Producer: Aimee Pierson
Screenwriter: Bobcat Goldthwait
Production Co: Jerkschool Productions
Genre: Horror
Original Language: English
Release Date (Streaming): Mar 9, 2015
Runtime: 1h 18m

Most Popular at Home Now