The Mothman Prophecies
2002 · Movie · PG-13 · 119 min · ★ 6.2 · 52% critics
A grieving reporter is drawn to the sleepy West Virginia town of Point Pleasant, where residents report a mysterious winged visitor tied to terrifying nightmares and fevered visions. As unsettling events spread, he teams up with local authorities and a researcher to investigate whether the appearances are warnings of impending disaster.
Based on The Mothman Prophecies
Also known as The Mothman
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Details
- Years
- 2002
- Release date
- 2002-01-25
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG-13
- Runtime
- 119 min
- Max quality
- HD
- Critic score
- 52/100
- TMDB rating
- 6.2/10 (1,256 votes)
About
If you like X-Files-style supernatural mysteries and slow-building dread, you’ll likely enjoy The Mothman Prophecies—Not for you if you want straightforward explanations, or if you prefer more traditional monster showings like What Lies Beneath.
Pros: creeping mystery mood; strong lead performances; unforgettable dread | Cons: confusing plotting; uneven pacing; disputed payoff
Themes
- small town
- dreams
- based on novel or book
- paranoia
- motel
- hallucination
- bridge
- omen
- tumor
- west virginia
- grief
- premonition
- +13 more
Cast & crew
Richard Gere
as John Klein
Laura Linney
as Connie Mills
Will Patton
as Gordon Smallwood
Debra Messing
as Mary Klein
David Eigenberg
as Ed Fleischman
Alan Bates
as Alexander Leek
Lucinda Jenney
as Denise Smallwood
Nesbitt Blaisdell
as Chief Josh Jarrett
Bill Laing
as Indrid Cold
Dan Callahan
as C.J.
Directed by Mark Pellington