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Willow Creek

2013·Movie
1h 20min·NR
IMDb5.1Metacritic626.0Rotten Tomatoes81%34%

Where to watch

PrimePhiloKanopyFandango at Home FreeScreambox

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Willow Creek fingerprint

High energy, emotionally cool.

Energy

Tense and scary

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension8
  • Scare7
  • Adrenaline6

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Pathos5
  • Melancholy4
  • Catharsis3

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor3
  • Wit & Wordplay2
  • Cringe Humor2

World

Everyday modern life, mystery, and the mind

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality6
  • Ambiguity6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Intrigue7
  • Direction6
  • Acting6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Sound Centrality7
  • Editing6

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensDrop-in FriendlyPure Escapism

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About

Believe the legend... fear the truth.

Looking to make a splash online with his research videos into the existence of Bigfoot, Jim and his girlfriend Kelly take a camping trip to the small town of Willow Creek, California, and the surrounding mountains where the infamous footage of the supposed sasquatch was filmed.
Found Footage HorrorBigfootMysteryPsychological ThrillerSlow BurnCamping TripDocumentary StyleRealisticTension

Crew

Directed by:
Bobcat Goldthwait
Written by:
Bobcat Goldthwait
Produced by:
Bryce Johnson, Alexie Gilmore, Ruth Lambert
Composed by:
Linda Cohen, Jesse Pomeroy, Paul Stanley

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Willow Creek

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Willow Creek legally?

PrimePhiloKanopyFandango at Home FreeScreamboxPlexAmazon Prime Video Free with AdsCineverse

Willow Creek is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video, Philo, and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy, Fandango at Home Free, and Plex. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Willow Creek worth watching?

60
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 60/100 (IMDb 5.1, Rotten Tomatoes 81%, and Metacritic 62). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Willow Creek rated?

NRStrong language

It's rated NR in the United States. Content advisories: strong language.

How long is Willow Creek?

1 h 20 min

Willow Creek runs 1 h 20 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Willow Creek?

Critics72
Audiences48

Not quite. Critics rate Willow Creek higher (72) than audiences (48). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is Willow Creek in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Willow Creek?

13AUBEDKESFIFRGBGGIENLNOSEUS

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Willow Creek in 13 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Willow Creek use?

Idiot BallLeave the Camera RunningUpper-Class TwitThings That Go "Bump" in the NightFanserviceRejected Marriage ProposalBigfoot, Sasquatch, and YetiAgent ScullyHysterical WomanThe Bad Guy WinsSo Happy TogetherAgent Mulderand 13 more

TV Tropes lists 25 storytelling tropes for Willow Creek, including Idiot Ball, Leave the Camera Running, Upper-Class Twit.