The Bigfoot Trap (2023)

About The Bigfoot Trap

In "The Bigfoot Trap," an adventurous tale blends humor, action, and family drama set against a backdrop of stunning Pacific Northwest wilderness. The folklore of Bigfoot is brought to life through a set of unlikely heroes, a small-town sherrif, a cryptozoologist and a young girl, who set out on an adventure to catch this legendary creature. But they soon find out that Bigfoot is not just a creature, but an integral part of the local ecology that needs to be preserved.

Making / Production

"The Bigfoot Trap" was filmed in the heart of the Pacific Northwest, taking advantage of the natural grandeur of the region. Directed by acclaimed director John Peterson, and scripted by Sarah White, known for her wit and humorous storytelling, the film is a careful blend of excitement and enlightenment about ecological equilibrium.

Actors

• Robert Downey Jr. as Sheriff Mark, playing the relentless, yet compassionate leader whose life takes an unexpected turn upon meeting Bigfoot.
• Amy Adams as Kathy, the cryptozoologist struggling to balance her love for mythical creatures and her dedication to their conservation.
• McKenna Grace as Lilly, a young girl whose encounter with Bigfoot opens up a world of adventure and helps her form a eep bond with nature.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• The footprints used for Bigfoot were modeled after casts collected from actual alleged Bigfoot sightings.
• Robert Downey Jr. performed many of his own stunts during the film.
• This film marked the first-time collaboration of Amy Adams and Robert Downey Jr.
• A live tree planting drive was initiated as part of the film's promotion to highlight the environmental message of the film.

Awards

"The Bigfoot Trap" has been nominated for Best Original Screenplay at the Academy Awards and Best Actor for Robert Downey Jr. at the Golden Globe Awards.

Quotes

• "Sheriff Mark (Robert Downey Jr): Nature has its own language, you just have to listen."
• "Kathy (Amy Adams): We're not catching Bigfoot, we're understanding him."
• "Lilly (McKenna Grace): This is the biggest adventure of my small life!"

Music, Soundtrack

• Original score by Hans Zimmer, featuring a hauntingly beautiful theme "Echoes of the Forest."
• "Squatch Step," an original song by indie-rock band, The Mountain Goats, composed specifically for the movie.
• Suspenseful track "The Search" by Nox Arcana brings an aura of mystery and adventure.