Nightbeasts

Prepare to be engulfed in a whirlwind of suspense and terror as "Nightbeasts" unveils a chilling tale of survival against otherworldly adversaries. Director Wes Sullivan masterfully constructs a narrative teeming with mystery and intrigue, immersing audiences in the eerie atmosphere of a small town haunted by an unknown menace. From the very first frame, the film ensnares viewers in a web of uncertainty, as the sheriff embarks on a perilous journey to confront the enigmatic Nightbeast. With each pulse-pounding moment, the tension escalates, drawing audiences deeper into the heart of darkness. The Nightbeast itself emerges as a truly formidable foe, its presence looming large and instilling fear with every shadowy encounter. Supported by a talented cast delivering compelling performances, "Nightbeasts" transcends its indie roots to deliver a cinematic experience that resonates long after the final credits roll. This gripping tale of survival against insurmountable odds is a testament to the power of imagination and the resilience of the human spirit, making "Nightbeasts" a must-watch for fans of thrilling, creature-filled adventures.

Forteana and horror have always been closely linked, and it doesn't get much more fortean than Bigfoot. There are a wealth of Sasquatch-themed horrors heading our way in the next few months (Travis Bain's THROWBACK, mockumentary DEAD BIGFOOT: A TRUE STORY, Mike Lenzini's BEAST: A MONSTER AMONG MEN, Mark Bacci's THE WOODS, Bobcat Goldthwait's WILLOW CREEK), but no amount of hairy horror hominids is ever enough. Which brings us to writer/director Wes Sullivan's NIGHTBEASTS. With an extensive background in animation, including work for Disney and Warner Bros, NIGHTBEASTS is Sullivan's first live action feature, and stars GREMLINS' Zach Galligan as a father and hunter attempting to protect his family from a whole tribe of the feral man-beasts. Shot on film, and boasting non-stop action and some sumptuous cinematography, NIGHTBEASTS transcends its sometimes dubious acting and clunky dialogue to deliver a rousing horror/action B-movie hybrid. Well worth checking out.

I recently got the chance to watch Nightbeasts on VIMEO, this was a fun homage to the Bigfoot movies from the 1970's and 1980's!I really appreciated the performance from Zach Galligan (Gremlins, Hatchet 2) and of course the cameo from the father of camp himself,Lloyd Kaufman. The first part of the movie really established the characters, having the father vulnerable from his alcohol problem and the loss of his wife really made him relate able and made you care for him, some of the other supporting characters were just OKThe son in the movie, actor Tim Thomas did a good job with his scenes with his father Charles (Galligan) and especially towards the end of the flick.

My enjoyment of this movie depended on the look of the "beasts", this was something that the directors and costume people really got right! If you have seen classics like Night of the Demon (killer Sasquatch flick from the 80's)then you would definitely enjoy their look! They were shaggy and were very intimidating, especially towards the end when they start attacking full speed and in groups. The native American angle to the flick was good too, again it was about building characters and I think Sonny Skyhawk as the tribes chief, really set the mood with the story he told the others at the bonfire.

The ambiance of the film was very moody, I thoroughly enjoyed the foggy settings with the blue crisp colors in the night scenes, this brings me back to classic movies like Pumpkinhead for example. Also there was a scene in the movie where one of the beasts darts in front of the vehicle, that is what stuck with me after the movie, it is those kinds of ideas that make the movie genuinely creepy. Imagine driving down the street and seeing this "shaggyman" dart in front of your car! The score was handled rather well, when the sh@#!t hit the fan, you knew it!

All in all it was a very good flick, the only issues I had with the movie that take it to an 8 instead of a 10 is the acting at times from the supporting staff was dry, and I would have preferred a little more gore, but those are minor complaints to a very good flick! So grab your loved one and dim the lights, and just remember... THEY COME OUT AT NIGHT!

My ex-boyfriend lies a lot (ahem) so I totally believed he was exaggerating when he told me the Gremlins guy, Billy Peltzer (also known as a super hot older actor Zach Galligan)was in a movie about Sasquatch. I love the whole Bigfoot myth, with the sightings, real or not. So, when my ex told me to sit down and watch Nightbeasts, I finally agreed to. There I was with a bowl of popcorn at my side when the Sasquatch claimed his(?? - maybe it was a protective momma Shequatch?)first victim. I was so hooked on this movie from that point until the final tense moments. I really enjoyed the believably realistic storyline about alcoholic and divorced Charles Thomas taking his son for a stay in the woods, while dealing with the seriously deep emotions coming from being rejected by his ex-wife. There was a great balance to this movie - just enough gore, enough romance, enough angry Sasquatch attacks, enough Native American lore. The acting was fantastic, the storyline is solid, and some scenes were shot with breathtaking clarity, which is a reminder that not all "good" movies come from Hollywood. I won't be watching Transformers 7 in 2019, by the way.

At time of writing this bigfoot themed horror has a 7.8 rating on IMDb, this is incredibly high and I can't for the life of me work out how.

Another clichéd sasquatch film about a father and son going on a hunting trip and coming under attack from our hairy big footed friends.

Starring Gremlins (1984) franchise lead Zach Galligan this dreadful piece of cinema is an embarrassment from start to finish.

I knew it was likely to be bad when I saw Lloyd Kaufmans name in the credits but didn't expect it to be this dire.

Though the creature effects are okay everything else falls flat from the weak script to the mixed tone and pitiful acting.

No originality, no effort, it's like they threw together a film with no work going into it for a quick payday.

The Good:

Sasquatch sfx are okay

The Bad:

Lloyd Kaufman is just terrible

Some of the dialogue is embarrassing

Acting is laughable

Galligan just has one of those faces you want to hit with a flaming two by four

Things I Learnt From This Movie:

Sleeping in the same bed as your dad aged 15 odd is totally not weird at all

Blowing the heads off majestic animals is a great way of bonding with your offspring

The time of day can be different on opposite sides of a mountain