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The Mothman Prophecies

  • 20022002
  • PG-13PG-13
  • 1h 59m
IMDb RATING
6.4/10
80K
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The Mothman Prophecies (2002)
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  • Mystery
A reporter is drawn to a small West Virginia town to investigate a series of strange events, including psychic visions and the appearance of bizarre entities.A reporter is drawn to a small West Virginia town to investigate a series of strange events, including psychic visions and the appearance of bizarre entities.A reporter is drawn to a small West Virginia town to investigate a series of strange events, including psychic visions and the appearance of bizarre entities.
IMDb RATING
6.4/10
80K
YOUR RATING
  • Director
    • Mark Pellington
  • Writers
    • Richard Hatem(screenplay)
    • John A. Keel(novel)
  • Stars
    • Richard Gere
    • Laura Linney
    • David Eigenberg
Top credits
  • Director
    • Mark Pellington
  • Writers
    • Richard Hatem(screenplay)
    • John A. Keel(novel)
  • Stars
    • Richard Gere
    • Laura Linney
    • David Eigenberg
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 514User reviews
    • 170Critic reviews
    • 52Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 win & 2 nominations

    Videos1

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    The Mothman Prophecies

    Photos126

    Richard Gere in The Mothman Prophecies (2002)
    Richard Gere and Dan Callahan in The Mothman Prophecies (2002)
    Laura Linney in The Mothman Prophecies (2002)
    Debra Messing in The Mothman Prophecies (2002)
    Laura Linney in The Mothman Prophecies (2002)
    Richard Gere in The Mothman Prophecies (2002)
    Laura Linney, Will Patton, and Lucinda Jenney in The Mothman Prophecies (2002)
    Dan Callahan in The Mothman Prophecies (2002)
    Richard Gere in The Mothman Prophecies (2002)
    Richard Gere and Alan Bates in The Mothman Prophecies (2002)
    Richard Gere in The Mothman Prophecies (2002)
    Richard Gere in The Mothman Prophecies (2002)

    Top cast

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    Richard Gere
    Richard Gere
    • John Kleinas John Klein
    Laura Linney
    Laura Linney
    • Connie Millsas Connie Mills
    David Eigenberg
    David Eigenberg
    • Ed Fleischmanas Ed Fleischman
    Bob Tracey
    • Cyrus Billsas Cyrus Bills
    Ron Emanuel
    • Washington Post Reporteras Washington Post Reporter
    Debra Messing
    Debra Messing
    • Mary Kleinas Mary Klein
    Tom Stoviak
    Tom Stoviak
    • Real Estate Agentas Real Estate Agent
    Yvonne Erickson
    Yvonne Erickson
    • Dr. McElroyas Dr. McElroy
    Scott Nunnally
    • Orderlyas Orderly
    Harris Mackenzie
    • TV Journalistas TV Journalist
    Will Patton
    Will Patton
    • Gordon Smallwoodas Gordon Smallwood
    Lucinda Jenney
    Lucinda Jenney
    • Denise Smallwoodas Denise Smallwood
    Tom Tully
    Tom Tully
    • Motel Manageras Motel Manager
    Zachary Mott
    • Ottoas Otto
    • (as Billy Mott)
    Ann McDonough
    • Lucy Griffinas Lucy Griffin
    Shane Callahan
    Shane Callahan
    • Nat Griffinas Nat Griffin
    Nesbitt Blaisdell
    Nesbitt Blaisdell
    • Chief Josh Jarrettas Chief Josh Jarrett
    Dan Callahan
    Dan Callahan
    • C.J.as C.J.
    • Director
      • Mark Pellington
    • Writers
      • Richard Hatem(screenplay)
      • John A. Keel(novel)
    • All cast & crew
    • See more cast details at IMDbPro

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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      This movie is based on actual events that occurred between November 1966 and December 1967 in Point Pleasant, West Virginia.
    • Goofs
      An obvious Pittsburgh landmark (the Masonic Temple, home of the Pitt Alumni Association) appears in the background of scenes supposedly set in Washington, DC, and Chicago.
    • Quotes

      John Klein: I think we can assume that these entities are more advanced than us. Why don't they just come right out and tell us what's on their minds?

      Alexander Leek: You're more advanced than a cockroach, have you ever tried explaining yourself to one of them?

    • Crazy credits
      After the production companies' logos, the opening credits state: This story is based on events which occurred in Point Pleasant, West Virginia.
    • Connections
      Featured in Search for the Mothman (2002)
    • Soundtracks
      Jingle Bell Swing
      Arranged by Ib Glindemann

      Courtesy of Carbert Special Accounts/APM

    User reviews514

    Review
    Top review
    8/10
    Great Suspense
    This gets high marks for suspense alone. It is a very tense movie, guaranteed to keep the first-time viewer glued to his/her seat. It might even raise a few hairs on the back of your neck!

    Dramatic music also helped with the suspense. In addition, we get some fine acting performances from Richard Gere, Laura Linney and Will Patton.

    Don't be fooled, however, with the "based on a true story" tag line. It might be "based" but that could mean only a very, very small part of this film was actual; the rest presented for dramatic purposes. This film is a good case of that, from what I've read.

    Nonetheless, it's interesting, has good visuals and decent sound and some genuine creepy moments. This definitely a film to have on DVD, as opposed to VHS, although I suppose at this point, few people buy tapes anymore anyway. Those looking to curl up on the couch with a good thriller: give this movie a look.
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    Details

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    • Release date
      • January 25, 2002 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Mothman
    • Filming locations
      • Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA
    • Production company
      • Lakeshore Entertainment
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $32,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $35,746,370
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $11,208,851
      • Jan 27, 2002
    • Gross worldwide
      • $55,305,279
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 59 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • DTS
      • Dolby Digital
      • SDDS
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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