She made a short, animated film, about a legendary cryptid from braxton county, known as the flatwoods monster. A legacy of fear is a new documentary from small town monsters, which will unlock a decadesold mystery that included a governmentordered military examination of a purported alien crashsite, and multiple ufos seen by countless residents of braxton county, wv. Depending upon who you ask, the monster is either an asyetunidentified cryptid is there any other kind. A legacy of fear marked a turning point for small town monsters. Although not mentioned in this book, monster quest covered this topic and several people who encountered the. Sep 12, 2016 a brief history on september 12, 1952 stunned citizens of flatwoods, west virginia in braxton county met up with a monster that may have been a close encounter with an alien life form. The encounter, which the newspapers quickly dubbed the flatwoods monster sighting. From that standpoint flatwoods monster satisfied my consumer interest without my expecting the film to equal the pop cultural impact of boggy creek or the mothman, hence the appropriate length. All orders are custom made and most ship worldwide within 24 hours. The story of the flatwoods monster started with the september 12, 1952 incident. A brief history on september 12, 1952 stunned citizens of flatwoods, west virginia in braxton county met up with a monster that may have been a close encounter with an alien life form. The flatwoods monster also known as the braxton county monster or phantom of flatwoods in west virginia folklore, is an entity reported to have been sighted in the town of flatwoods in braxton county, west virginia, united states, on september 12, 1952, following the appearance of a bright object crossing the night sky. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options.
Jan 14, 2015 the encounter, which the newspapers quickly dubbed the flatwoods monster sighting. People grin about it nowand take monster souvenir money, from hundreds of. The flatwoods monster is the newest documentary from small town monsters, a production studio of documentary filmmakers quickly making a name for themselves with their series of indepth explorations into the legends and legacies behind the united states long history of cryptid encounters, as well as other strange phenomena. The cinematography technique used is documentary, which is great for the film to give it a sense of authenticity. Unlock a decadesold mystery that included a governmentordered military examination of a purported alien crashsite, and multiple ufos seen by countless residents of braxton county, wv.
The film features an original score composed by brandon dalo and cinematography by. The flatwoods monster is also known as the green monster, the phantom of flatwoods, and the braxton county monster. High quality flatwoods monster gifts and merchandise. Telecharger pacific angels 2018 le film gratuit fr. Beginning as it does with an opening credits sequence that wouldnt be out of place in any given 50s era alien invasion flick, the flatwoods monster. A legacy of fear is more of a shortsubject documentary, clocking in at a cool 45 minutes.
Oftentimes, an even stranger explanation is required. In 1952, the flatwoods monster terrified 6 kids, a mom, a dogand. Jan 10, 2020 the flatwoods monster has not hissed at boys in the little village of flatwoods, west virginia, since sept. The first one was the braxton county monster 2004, and the sequel shoot them down 2007. The flatwoods monster is now available on dvd and streaming on amazon and vimeo ondemand with a wider digital release planned thereafter. The flatwoods monster a classic and frightening alien encounter. Flatwoods monster sightings with pictures proved it is real. A being that looks like a monster, wearing some sort of a suit, rides in a craft that hovers and emits toxic fumes. This incidence gave birth to the tales of the flatwoods monster which has been the talk of the town ever since then. In the years since their brush with the flatwoods monster, witnesses have seen their story evolve from a. Flatwoods monster sightings with pictures proved it is. Apr 18, 2018 the creature that would become known as the flatwoods monster or the braxton county monster was described by the witnesses as a 10foot monster with a bloodred face and a green body that seemed to glow. New documentary about the fabled flatwoods monster of. The film features a wide array of recreations and fascinating.
A teenage girl runs out of her house into the woods, screams and disappears. The story of the flatwoods monster bears telling because it is unique amongst ufo encounters. Flatwoods monster and mothman are two of west virginias greatest cryptid contributions to american lore. Elevenyearold freddie may drew a picture right of the flatwoods monster shortly after the incident.
Daily athenaeum to go temporarily onlineonly after spring break. Nearly fifty years later, investigators concluded that the. We have known about the sutton monster, flatwoods monster, braxton county monster for decades, but the event was mired in uncertainty and, of course, disinformation from the government. The flatwoods monster legend started in 1952 after a group of children reported a ufo crash. On the left, four of the flatwoods boys who witnessed the monster. The incident started with a bright object in the night sky seen by boys to crash or land in a neighboring farm.
I designed glowinthedark tshirts of both this past halloween. Sutton, west virginia this started as a fluke, said andrew smith, director of the braxton county visitors bureau, whose office is now thoroughly intertwined with the exhibits of the flatwoods monster museum. A new film aims to tell the true story behind what happened in a rural, west virginia town when a group of terrified. The original drawing of the flatwoods monster seen above, commissioned by lee steward, and drawn by a new york sketch artist based on kathleen mays description. The flatwoods monster, also known as the braxton county monster or the phantom of flatwoods, is an alleged unidentified extraterrestrial or cryptid reported to be. The flatwoods monster of braxton county, west virginia. T he flatwoods monster occurence is a classic close encounter and one of the most baffling cases ive heard of in ufo history. Two of the remaining witnesses will set the record straight when the film is released on april 6th. The braxton county monster revised edition the coverup of the flatwoods monster revealed. The legend of the flatwoods monster weirdlystrange. A legacy of fear spins a yarn jammed fat with flying saucers, putrid smelling monsters, and flesh melting fogand the best part of it all is, this is believed by. The mysterious flatwoods monster encounter with strange. Seems like the flatwoods monster is an alien in a robotic suit.
Its said that the 10foot creature produced a sulfurlike odor and projected beams of light. Flatwoods is directed and written by seth breedlove, director of the awardwinning boggy creek monster. Apr 06, 2018 the film features an original score composed by brandon dalo and cinematography by zachary palmisano with special fx by santino vitale and fully animated sequences by chris scalf. Fr voir film complet monster high rooler streaming. Visit the flatwoods monster museum and discover the legend of our famous monster that help usher. New documentary about the fabled flatwoods monster of west. Nov 29, 2017 flatwoods is directed and written by seth breedlove, director of the awardwinning boggy creek monster. Sep 12, 2017 the story of the flatwoods monster bears telling because it is unique amongst ufo encounters. Small town monsters working on new film about flatwoods monster. Flatwoods monster documentary to come to theaters culture. On september, 1952, one day after the flatwoods monster incident, another frightening alien encounter occurred in braxton county.
I was five years old when i first learned about the flatwoods monster, also known as the braxton county monster, the phantom of flatwoods, or simply the green monster. Several other names have popped up over the years, such as the braxton county monster or the phantom of flatwoods, but the core story remains the same. A legacy of fear is a new documentary from director, seth breedlove, which will unlock a decadesold mystery that included a governmentordered military examination of. There were a few eyewitnesses of the real incident which all started with a ufo sighting. Flatwoods monster documentary flies to dvd and streaming. Monster movie camp comes to pocahontas county west virginia. A new film from small town monsters, the mothman of point pleasant which will unlock a decadesold. The film features an original score composed by brandon dalo and cinematography by zachary palmisano with special fx by santino vitale and fully animated sequences by chris scalf. The flatwoods monster, also known as the braxton county monster or the phantom of flatwoods, is an alleged unidentified extraterrestrial or. Fr voir film complet monster high rooler streaming vf. The original 1952 flatwoods monster drawing braxton cvb.
The flatwoods monster has not hissed at boys in the little village of flatwoods, west virginia, since sept. A peaceful sightseeing trip through the west virginia mountains. The flatwoods monster has those two long fingers and a little fin thing on the side. The flatwoods monster, beast of bray road and champ are the focus of the next 3 small town monsters documentary projects. There was quite a bit of animation in the 45 minute film, which was designed by chris and brandon scalf, while. A new film from small town monsters, the mothman of point pleasant which will unlock a decadesold mystery that included a governmentordered military examination of a purported alien crashsite, and multiple ufos seen by countless residents of braxton county, wv. Here are some interesting facts related to this mysterious monster that will help you know.
Photograph courtesy of clarksburgharrison public library, gray barker collection, date unknown. Jan 18, 2018 the flatwoods monster is also known as the green monster, the phantom of flatwoods, and the braxton county monster. The flatwoods monster is believed to have been extraterrestrial, at least according to the people who spread the tales beginning in the 1950s. It took place during a flurry of sightings of unusual flying objects in the region. In 1952, the flatwoods monster terrified 6 kids, a mom, a. The flatwoods monster as imagined in a new film that regards the alleged alien encounter in central west virginia. Filmed throughout much of 2017 and 2018, the flatwoods monster.
The film was at the center of a wildly successful crowdfunding. Tommy hyer, freddie may, edison may front, and neil nunley rear. The flatwoods monster a classic and frightening alien. Bailey frame, a resident of nearby birch river, reported seeing a bright orange ball circling over the area where the monster was spotted. There are some discrepancies with the drawing of the creature, internos.
Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Mar 07, 2018 beginning as it does with an opening credits sequence that wouldnt be out of place in any given 50s era alien invasion flick, the flatwoods monster. A group of school boys were playing at the backyard of their house at flatwoods, wv, when they saw a ufo like thing flying across sky with a steak of red light or possibly fire. It was the evening of 12 th september 1952 when three kids from flatwoods, wv reported the sighting of a ufo crash that had created a lot of stir in the neighborhood. Flatwoods monster illustration west virginia explorer. The story opens with a man staggering down main street, flatwoods west virginia. In a new documentary titled, the flatwoods monster. The mysterious flatwoods monster encounter with strange glowing craft in 1952 findingufo. Inspired designs on tshirts, posters, stickers, home decor, and more by independent artists and designers from around the world. The film was shot over an eight month period between july 2017 and jan. The west virginia and pittsburgh railroad extended a branch through flatwoods in the late 1800s.
This is a short book that relates the story of the flatwoods monster. The flatwoods monster as imagined in a new film that regards the alleged alien encounter in central west virginia a new film aims to tell the true story behind what happened in a rural west virginia town when a group of locals encountered a monstrous being moments after seeing strange objects in the sky. I remember sandersons articles and gray barkers book, but your book is the definitive and incontrovertible documentation that proves the case. Home documentaire telecharger the flatwoods monster. You could stick one of those fingers in that little fin or two fingers in one finger slot. A legacy of fear is a new documentary from director, seth breedlove, which will unlock a decadesold mystery that included a governmentordered military examination of a purported alien crashsite, and multiple ufos seen by countless residents of braxton county, wv. Learn what happened when a group of locals found themselves face to face with a thirteen foot tall. They also claimed that the creatures eyes projected beams of light that lit up the whole area. The flatwoods monster appeared at a time that was surging with reported extraterrestrial sightings worldwide. A legacy of fear was written and directed by seth breedlove invasion on chestnut ridge, and produced by himself and adrienne breedlove. A legacy of fear is a new documentary from director, seth breedlove, which will unlock a decadesold mystery that included a governmentordered military examination of a. The legend of the flatwoods monster and the ufo it flew in on. In 1952, the flatwoods monster terrified 6 kids, a mom, a dog. The extremely close proximity and adverse physical effects that were experienced by the witnesses in this case is defined as a close encounter of the third kind, according to the hynek scale of ufo classifications.
Dvd includes a special behindthescenes documentary about the making of the film. The flatwoods monster is one of the shorter length small town monsters productions. The legend of the flatwoods monster by buddy griffin photo montage by gray barker depicting the legendary flatwoods monster. In 1952, after seeing an ovalshapedball of fire, a curious group descended into the woods and discovered something that would haunt them forever. It was an experience that was burned forever into my mind. Frank c feschino jr has written a couple of books on the subject of the flatwoods monster.