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Bog

  • 1979
  • PG
  • 1h 26m
IMDb RATING
3.2/10
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Bog (1979)
Dynamite fishing in a rural swamp revives a prehistoric gill monster that must have the blood of human females in order to survive.
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Dynamite fishing in a rural swamp revives a prehistoric gill monster that must have the blood of human females in order to survive.Dynamite fishing in a rural swamp revives a prehistoric gill monster that must have the blood of human females in order to survive.Dynamite fishing in a rural swamp revives a prehistoric gill monster that must have the blood of human females in order to survive.

  • Director
    • Don Keeslar
  • Writer
    • Carl Kitt
  • Stars
    • Gloria DeHaven
    • Aldo Ray
    • Marshall Thompson
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  • IMDb RATING
    3.2/10
    999
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Don Keeslar
    • Writer
      • Carl Kitt
    • Stars
      • Gloria DeHaven
      • Aldo Ray
      • Marshall Thompson
    • 34User reviews
    • 30Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
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    Gloria DeHaven
    Gloria DeHaven
    • Ginny Glenn…
    Aldo Ray
    Aldo Ray
    • Sheriff Neal Rydholm
    Marshall Thompson
    Marshall Thompson
    • Dr. Brad Wednesday
    Leo Gordon
    Leo Gordon
    • Dr. John Warren
    Glen Voros
    • Alan Tanner
    Rojay North
    • Chuck Pierce
    Carol Terry
    Carol Terry
    • May Tanner
    Lou Hunt
    • Kim Pierce
    Ed Clark
    • Deputy Jensen
    Robert Fry
    • Wallace Fry
    Leroy Winbush
    • Terry Taylor
    Dan Killian
    • Bill Beckley
    Don Daniel
    • Jim Hotchkiss
    Charles Pitt
    • Deputy Corbett
    Chris Harris
    • Deputy Seigel
    Glen Hopkins
    • Deputy Macweeny
    Pat Hopkins
    • First Girl on Bike
    Janel Paylow
    • Second Girl on Bike
    • Director
      • Don Keeslar
    • Writer
      • Carl Kitt
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    Kooblie-Gooblie

    Look, look! Hey, look over there! Look!

    There must be many different ways to look at BOG. I, however, can't find any of them. One has to wonder why the creators of this cinematic gem never chose to insert a "The" before the title, why an actress obviously plays two parts, or why the titular "bog" in question is actually a lake. Possibly the only defining moments in this film can be seen during the preview. Pay special attention to the cop who, completely off-cue, screams out "Look, look! Hey, look over there! Look!" Now there's some classic dialogue.
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    Additional location info

    Some of the filming was also done in Lake Tomahawk Wisconsin.. specifically the old airport control tower which was used in exterior shots as the police station. There is also an aerial shot of downtown Minoqua (nearby Lake Tomahawk) in the opening sequence.This is currently enjoying something of a grassroots revival in Lake Tomahawk (July 2008) Legend has it that the cast and crew spent a significant amount of time imbibing at the local bars...Which might explain some of the acting. and Yes I can confirm that this is truly one of the worst movies ever made but totally brilliant because of it. With regards to the editing. It is so bad that I had originally thought it was the vintage vcr that it was playing on that was causing the tape to freeze but soon realized that it must be an "artsy" editing job.Reading the other comment about the editing I now realize that it is even worse than I had imagined which only adds to the aura of shoddiness and thus to it's unintentional brilliance
    1t_brown_17

    A hysterical film! Classic!

    BOG is one of those movies that cannot be described in words. Well, that is, if the words "atrocious" and "stomach-churning" and "mind-boggling" aren't in your vocabulary. The kissing scene, Jenson's ode to "the dummies," the gratuitous laboratory scenes and Adrianna's monologue dealing with the tribulations of the Namin/Wadna/Crat creature are all featured players when it comes to the hilarity of this stinker. I'm afraid, though, that the monster (or man in monster suit) takes the cake, ahem, rice-cake that is. Don't get me wrong, this film is great. It's one of the worst movies I've ever seen. I love it!
    4misfitgirl

    It's NOT HUMAN! (but what IS it??!)

    Bog is a RIOT! I watched it twice in one week after I figured out what a PERFECT bad movie it is. This movie has everything a bad movie should. In parts it is reminiscent of both Pod People and Giant Spider Invasion. It has crazy hermits that talk like cartoon characters, bumbling outdoorsy city husbands who lose their wives to the mysterious creature and take off after it with whatever firearms they can muster up, a creepy old livin'-in-the-woods-tellin'-fortunes lady, a sheriff who says such wonderful things as "hypodeemic nerdle" instead of hypodermic needle, and... well you get the picture. Perfect MST3K fodder!!!
    Dethcharm

    "My God, This Is Bizarre!"...

    After an explosive beginning, featuring senseless fish slaughter, and the unforgettable theme song "Walk With Me", BOG unfolds.

    When two beer-guzzling imbeciles lose their crabby wives to an unknown horror, the sheriff (Aldo Ray), Dr. Wednesday (Marshall Thompson), and Ginny Glenn (Gloria Dehaven) are on the case.

    Simultaneously, the two aforementioned fishermen follow the town moron into the wilderness, where the local hag (Dehaven again) tells them the legend of the creature they encountered.

    In another neck of the woods, Wednesday romances Ginny, while "Walk Witth Meee" plays once again. Where might one purchase this musical masterpiece? Further deaths occur.

    BOG IS A SHOWCASE FOR: #1- Aldo Ray, who rants and emotes in a way that Bill T. Shatner would envy! #2- Hundreds of impossibly huge sideburns on parade! #3- Loads of scintillating, pseudo-scientific gobbledygook! #4- That melodic treasure-beyond-price, "Wwwaaalkk Wittthh Meeee" to work its magic in our very souls! #5- The monster, which is -understandably- barely shown, until the finale, when the ludicrous lobster-man causes laughs aplenty!

    EXTRA POINTS FOR: #1- The monster's growl, which is a combination of a rhinoceros, someone farting through a trumpet, and my grandfather snoring! #2- The filmmaker's bold decision to play "Wwwwaaaallllkkk Wwwwiittthhh Mmmeeeeeeeeeeee" over the end credits! Bravo!...

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    • Trivia
      Gloria DeHaven plays two roles in the film: the female lead, Ginny Glenn, and Adrianna the creepy lake witch.
    • Goofs
      At 28:31, Sheriff Rydholm lightly opens a flower-patterned curtain to look outside. However, there is no window, but instead a wood panel wall.
    • Quotes

      Sheriff Neal Rydholm: What kind of creature would have a hypodermic needle for a mouth?

    • Connections
      Featured in Best of the Worst: Plinketto #10 (2022)
    • Soundtracks
      Walk With Me
      Written by Don King and Dave Woodward

      Performed by Pat Hopkins

      (Played during the opening and end credits and the love scene)

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    • Release date
      • March 6, 1984 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • The Bog Monster
    • Filming locations
      • Harshaw, Wisconsin, USA
    • Production companies
      • Bog Productions
      • Nelsen Communications
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    • Budget
      • $1,000,000 (estimated)
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 26 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Mono
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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