Plot: It’s Definitely Bigfoot… Or Maybe Just a Drunken Bear in a Costume
Let’s break down Sasquatch, also known as Sasquatch, the Legend of Bigfoot, and ask: who needed all that expensive Bigfoot research when this film could’ve easily been made with a single blurry camera shot of a man in a cheap suit?
We start with a team of seven bigfoot-chasing, dog-having, mountain-climbing individuals who are on a mission to prove that Bigfoot is real, and that, yes, there’s definitely something out there in the woods watching them… and it’s not just the guy who thinks he’s auditioning for a Sasquatch-themed Bigfoot cosplay contest. The film then treats us to half-baked campfire stories, a dramatic rockslide that’s probably more about building suspense than geology, and plenty of manly men arguing about whether Bigfoot is real—which, for some reason, is the real monster in this movie.
As the team stumbles around the wilderness (really just looking for a reason to keep filming), the expedition’s exciting discoveries include: rocks, more rocks, and some Bigfoot-sized footprints. Oh, and let’s not forget the completely unrelated bear attack that happens purely to make sure you’re still awake. These are the kinds of scenes that make you wish you had a tranquilizer dart for the entire movie.
The Characters: Bigfoot Chasers, but No One Chasing Their Own Ambitions
We’ve got Chuck Evans (George Lauris), who narrates and looks like he’s way too cool for this expedition. There’s also Hank Parshall (Steve Boergadine), who seems to be really into the idea of “tracking” Sasquatch, even though his tracking dogs seem like they’re more concerned about sniffing a bear’s butt than actually tracking Bigfoot. Then there’s Techka Blackhawk (Joel Morello), who may or may not be a real Native American or just a man in a really bad costume.
And, just to keep things interesting, Dr. Paul Markham (William Emmons) is brought along, but he clearly is there to remind everyone that not everything can be explained by Sasquatch theories—like, say, the camera-quality special effects that we have the pleasure of witnessing.
Let’s not forget Bob Vernon (Lou Salerni), who, like all reporters in horror films, asks the most pointless questions and gets attacked for it. His fate is basically the writing on the wall for anyone who tries to expose Sasquatch before a dramatic monologue.
The Special Effects: Sasquatch, or Just a Bigfoot That’s Had Too Much Moonshine?
There’s a scene where the Minotaur-esque Sasquatch is supposedly looming in the distance, and you get a sense of just how terrible it looks. It’s like the film’s budget couldn’t even afford a decent Halloween store mask, so they decided an actual man in a bear suit would be perfect.
Also, just because there are “footprints” doesn’t mean you should make a movie about it. In fact, the footprints are more interesting than the actual Bigfoot creature, which, surprise surprise, doesn’t really do much except break things and look absurd. Watching this film’s Bigfoot throw boulders and randomly smash equipment just makes you wonder, why not just let a guy in a costume break a few things for a low budget?
The Ending: A Whimper, Not a Roar
The movie’s grand finale? Sasquatch is—big shocker—never actually revealed as anything more than a guy in a suit, and the “mysterious legend” remains just that. Instead of closing with any sort of memorable terrifying scene, it just sort of ends, like a bad camping trip where you end up just packing up your tents and heading home—only with less wildlife and more awkward pauses.
Conclusion: Bigfoot, Big Flop
Sasquatch is like the horror movie equivalent of getting lost in the woods. You stumble around aimlessly for a while, hear a few strange noises (which may or may not be your own stomach growling), and by the end, you’re just glad you made it through without needing to call for help.
The film tries to build suspense, but ends up more like a bad documentary where the only thing truly dangerous is the boring pace and the unconvincing Bigfoot costume. If you’re hoping to see something thrilling or even mildly entertaining, save your time and let your local folklore do the talking, because this Bigfoot adventure is a whole lot of nothing wrapped in a cheap suit.
