Watch Clawed: The Legend of Sasquatch
- R
- 2005
- 1 hr 23 min
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3.6 (1,179)
Clawed: The Legend of Sasquatch (2005) is an American horror movie directed by Karl Kozak. The film portrays the story of a group of college friends, who embark on a camping trip in the woods of Montana, only to stumble upon the legendary creature, Sasquatch -also known as Bigfoot. The film begins with a group of friends, led by Jake (Dylan M. McKnight) and his cousin, Jason (Brandon Henschel), making their way to a campsite situated deep in the forest. Their destination for the trip is a beautiful and scenic lake, which Jake affectionately calls "Bear Lake." Right from the beginning of the movie, there is a sense of foreboding as the eerie surroundings and sudden eerie sounds evoke an atmosphere of suspense.
As they begin to pitch their tents and set up camp, strange things start to happen. From the first night, they hear howls and screams, which shake their nerves. Initially, they try to ignore it, believing it's just the surrounding wildlife, but as the night progresses, the howling intensifies, and it becomes apparent that something more sinister is happening. As the friends start to probe and investigate, they discover strange footprints, which they attribute to a bear or other animals that they might expect in the area.
However, it's not until some of the group members start to disappear that they realize the whole experience might be a lot more dangerous than they had ever imagined. The friends become more and more paranoid, wondering if Sasquatch is responsible for their misfortunes. They decide to record a video diary of their camping trip as they try to capture proof of the creature's existence.
The movie is an intense horror-thriller that provides a nail-biting experience to its viewers. The pacing of the film is very well done, with each event leading to a progressively more suspenseful situation. The characters in the movie are all believable, and the acting is also very authentic. The director does an excellent job creating a sense of tension throughout the film.
The climax of the movie is where the horror-factor truly kicks into gear, as the group fails to catch the creature on camera and are left completely at the mercy of a primal force in the wild. Miles O'Keeffe plays Riker, a mysterious character who comes to their aid and brings the Sasquatch legend to the forefront of the film. Riker sets the tone of the movie with his ominous character and deeply dark past. The final scenes are filled with action and suspense as the group is forced to fight for their survival against the seemingly unbeatable beast.
The movie's special effects, especially those surrounding the Sasquatch creature, are surprisingly well-done, especially for a low budget horror movie. The use of practical effects such as make-up and costumes plays a vital role in creating a believable Sasquatch figure. The sound design and the use of music add to the atmosphere of the film, with just the right amount of tension and the elements to keep the audience on edge.
In summary, Clawed: The Legend of Sasquatch (2005) is a well-paced and thrilling horror movie that will keep audiences on edge. The director manages to evoke suspense from the beginning of the film to the finish with great use of special effects, sound design, and an authentic cast of characters. It's a movie that deserves to be watched, especially by horror enthusiasts or fans of the Sasquatch legend.
Clawed: The Legend of Sasquatch is a 2005 horror movie with a runtime of 1 hour and 23 minutes. It has received mostly poor reviews from critics and viewers, who have given it an IMDb score of 3.6.