Return to Boggy Creek

I thought I had seen this movie, twice in fact. Then I read all the other reviews, and they didn't quite match up. A man and three young students, two girls and a boy, go to this town to study alleged bigfoot sightings. I still feel pretty confident that this is the movie I saw, despite the discrepancies in the reviews. Therefore I'm putting my review back: If you like the occasional 'B' movie, as I do, then Return to Boggy Creek is the movie for you! Whether it's setting the sleep timer, and nodding off to your favorite movie-bomb, or just hanging out with friends. Boggy Creek, the mute button, and you've got a fun night of improv. Look out! Is the legend true? I think we just might find out, along with a not-so-stellar cast. Will there be any equipment malfunctions at particularly key moments in the film? Does our blonde, manly, young hero have any chest hair? Will the exceptionally high-tech Technicolor last the entire film? You'll have to watch to find out for yourself.

...not that all Disney films are garbage.

Anyway, I saw "Legend of Boggy Creek" first and absolutely loved the film. When I heard it had 2 sequels, I was ecstatic. I finally found a copy of this and watched it one night. I don't see how they can make a G-rated sequel to a horror film. The original is a movie/documentary about the Fauke Monster, and can scare anyone. "Return" is for kids and should not be watched by anyone. I don't remember the plot too well, as it's been quite some time since I watched it and I will not watch it again, but... It's about these hunters coming to town and they go looking to kill Bigfoot. Three little kids sneek out of the house to stop them. A big monsoon comes through. The hunters get hurt, are saved by the kids. Then they all hide out in a boat with a big piece of tarp on top and try to wait out the storm. Then all of a sudden, Bigfoot comes and does something really sick. I don't wanna ruin the ending for any of yas, but it's not scary. Well....

This is the sequel to the more, critically accepted, docudrama, Legend of Boggy Creek (1972), about the Fouke Monster of Arkansas (a version of Bigfoot). The documentary aspect of the original film, is what critics felt gave Legend of Boggy Creek (1972), a better critical grade, even though, the film is still, very low-budget and a little thick on the hillbilly-ness. Return to Boggy Creek (1977), throws away the docudrama side of the film and creates an aura, comparable to a Swiss Family Robinson film from the 1960s. Touting even a lower budget, this ridiculous, G-rated, survival film, explores the fictional story, of kids in the bayou, stuck in a hurricane, who eventually are ....... wait for it ...... rescued by the monster.

Shot in Texas and parts of Louisiana, Return to Boggy Creek (1977), is a rough watch, especially since the only versions available for this film are muddy, poor contrasted, VHS versions on YouTube or streaming services. The film is a failure, however, I couldn't put Return to Boggy Creek (1977), on my Unwatchables list, so I am giving it an F. I still recommend seeing films I rated an F, because you have to see these films to believe them. Return to Boggy Creek (1977), still has some important aspects to it, that may draw some film fans into seeing it, especially when talking about its cast. This film stars Dawn Wells (Mary Ann Summers, just before she was Rescued From Gilligan's Island in 1978) and Dana Plato (Kimberly Drummond, a year before she joined the cast of the TV series, Diff'rent Strokes in 1978). There also is a couple silly folk songs that pop up in the film.

3.3 (F- MyGrade) = 4 IMDB.

The only parts I can stand now, or would ever have been able to stand, are scenes where the monster is on screen. He looks huge! Then again, never seeing the fury swamp beast's face is a let down, even if it's hidden to preserve the creature's mystique.

Most of the movie consists of the fishing adventures of three siblings. No thanks. As a childrens' film, it's still tame fare. I'd rather watch 'Harry and the Hendersons', the TV show.

I went into this one with low expectations so I wasn't disappointed. It's just a lame little Bigfoot movie for kids. Dawn Wells tries, but I think she emoted better on Gilligan's Island. I still love her, though. The kids are funny to watch, just because they're so unbelievable. Dana Plato (she plays Evvie Jo) ended up on her own TV series later on, and her acting was probably the best. Bruno's was probably the worst. We always crack up when he tells the kids he'll beat them at fishing. Best of all, it has a song. They sing it twice. For some reason, a lot of Bigfoot movies had songs. I don't know why that was. It's a decent song. It's not the best song in the world, but it fits the mood of this movie perfectly. Watch it when you're in a silly mood, or watch it with the kids and see what they think.