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NUMBERS
Box Office: $35,228,696
VHS Rentals: $8,930,000
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CONSENSUS
A creepy thriller that poses more questions than it answers.
CAST & CREW
Richard Gere, Laura Linney, Will Patton
Directed by Mark Pellington
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SYNOPSIS
Based on true events, "The Mothman Prophecies" examines a series of inexplicable occurrences through the eyes - and mind - of one man. more...
MPAA RATING
PG-13, terror, some sexuality, and language
RUNTIME
1 hour, 59 minutes
RELEASE DATES
Theatrical: Jan 25, 2002
Video: May 27, 2003
RELEASE COMPANY
Screen Gems
GENRE
Science-Fiction/Fantasy, Aliens, Science-Fiction, Reporters, 1970s, UFOs, Spaceships
OFFICIAL SITE
• The Official The Mothman Prophecies Site
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PARENTS EVALUATION
TRAILER & MEDIA
PHOTOS
TIDBITS
NEWS ARTICLES
SUBMIT/EDIT ARTICLE
SUBMIT USER REVIEW
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 "The director, Mark Pellington, does a terrific job conjuring up a sinister, menacing atmosphere though unfortunately all the story gives us is flashing red lights, a rattling noise, and a bump on the head."
-- Victoria Alexander, FILMSINREVIEW.COM
"A solid, spooky entertainment worthy of the price of a ticket."
-- Jeffrey M. Anderson, SAN FRANCISCO EXAMINER
 "Feels more like a rejected X-Files episode than a credible account of a puzzling real-life happening."
-- Todd Anthony, SOUTH FLORIDA SUN-SENTINEL
"It's somewhat clumsy and too lethargically paced -- but its story about a mysterious creature with psychic abilities offers a solid build-up, a terrific climax, and some nice chills along the way."
-- Rod Armstrong, REEL.COM
"The Mothman Prophecies, which is mostly a bore, seems to exist only for its climactic setpiece."
-- Joe Baltake, SACRAMENTO BEE
"There's not much going on in this movie unless you simply decide to buy into the notion that something inexplicably strange once happened in Point Pleasant."
-- Jay Boyar, ORLANDO SENTINEL
"The climactic events are so well realized that you may forget all about the original conflict, just like the movie does"
-- Carlo Cavagna, ABOUTFILM.COM
"Stay clear of reminding yourself that it’s a “true story” and you’re likely to have one helluva time at the movies."
-- Erik Childress, EFILMCRITIC.COM
"...quite good at providing some good old fashioned spooks."
-- David Cornelius, AMAZING COLOSSAL WEBSITE
"... Is not a schlocky creature feature but something far more stylish and cerebral - and, hence, more chillingly effective."
-- Michael Dequina, FILM THREAT
"Not about scares but a mood in which an ominous, pervasive, and unknown threat lurks just below the proceedings and adds an almost constant mindset of suspense."
-- Mark Dujsik, MARK REVIEWS MOVIES
"Puportedly "Based on True Events," a convolution of language that suggests it's impossible to claim that it is "Based on a True Story" with a straight face."
-- Bryant Frazer, BRYANT FRAZER'S DEEP FOCUS
"Technically, the film is about as interesting as an insurance commercial."
-- David Frese, KANSAS CITY STAR
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"Professionally speaking, it's tempting to jump ship in January to avoid ridiculous schlock like this shoddy suspense thriller."
-- Jeanne Aufmuth, PALO ALTO WEEKLY
"The movie's seams may show...but Pellington gives "Mothman" an irresistibly uncanny ambience that goes a long way toward keeping the picture compelling."
-- Rob Blackwelder, SPLICEDWIRE
"Well-done supernatural thriller with keen insights into parapsychological phenomena and the soulful nuances of the grieving process."
-- Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat, SPIRITUALITY AND HEALTH
"The Mothman Prophecies is best when illustrating the demons bedevilling the modern masculine journey."
-- Walter Chaw, FILM FREAK CENTRAL
""The Mothman Prophecies" is a difficult film to shake from your conscience when night falls."
-- Laura Clifford, REELING REVIEWS
"... Is not a schlocky creature feature but something far more stylish and cerebral - and, hence, more chillingly effective."
-- Michael Dequina, FILM THREAT
"Not a schlocky creature feature but something far more stylish and cerebral--and, hence, more chillingly effective."
-- Michael Dequina, MR. BROWN'S MOVIES
"Supposedly based upon real, or at least soberly reported incidents, the film ends with a large human tragedy. Alas, getting there is not even half the interest."
-- David Elliott, SAN DIEGO UNION-TRIBUNE
"Knows how to make our imagination wonder."
-- Blake French, NUTZWORLD
"A modest and messy metaphysical thriller offering more questions than answers."
-- Jack Garner, ROCHESTER DEMOCRAT AND CHRONICLE
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ROTTEN 29%
Avg. Rating: 5.4/10 |
"You're better off staying home and watching The X-Files."
-- Larry Aydlette, ATLANTA JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION
"Smart and taut."
-- James Berardinelli, JAMES BERARDINELLI'S REELVIEWS
"Compellingly watchable."
-- Mike Clark, USA TODAY
"The mood, look and tone of the film fit the incredible storyline to a T."
-- Paul Clinton, CNN
"It's lazy for a movie to avoid solving one problem by trying to distract us with the solution to another."
-- Roger Ebert, CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
"Creepy but ultimately unsatisfying thriller."
-- Jonathan Foreman, NEW YORK POST
"It's made with deftly unsettling genre flair."
-- Owen Gleiberman, ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY
"A minor picture with a major identity crisis -- it's sort of true and it's sort of bogus and it's ho-hum all the way through."
-- Rick Groen, GLOBE AND MAIL
"Gere gives a good performance in a film that doesn't merit it."
-- Eric Harrison, HOUSTON CHRONICLE
"It delivers some chills and sustained unease, but flounders in its quest for Deeper Meaning."
-- Mark Holcomb, VILLAGE VOICE
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"Mark Pellington's latest pop thriller is as kooky and overeager as it is spooky and subtly in love with myth."
-- Ed Gonzalez, SLANT MAGAZINE
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* Certain "The Mothman Prophecies" article data provided by the Movie Review Query Engine.
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