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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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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
POPULARITY
3,955
2,113
  • 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
    • 513User reviews
    • 169Critic reviews
    • 52Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 win & 2 nominations

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    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)
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro
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    Storyline

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    John Klein (Richard Gere) is involved in a car accident with his wife, but while he is unharmed, his wife mentions a moth-shaped creature appearing. After her death, John begins to investigate the secrets behind this mentioned Mothman. It takes him to the small town of Point Pleasant, West Virginia, where he discovers a connection with the same problem. Here he meets Connie Mills (Laura Linney), while he continues to unravel the mystery of what the Mothman really is. —simon
    • urban legend
    • death of wife
    • telephone terror
    • based on urban legend
    • mothman
    • 134 more
    • Plot summary
    • Plot synopsis
    • Taglines
      • What do you see?
    • Genres
      • Drama
      • Horror
      • Mystery
      • Thriller
    • Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
      • Rated PG-13 for terror, some sexuality and language
    • Parents guide

    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 reviews513

    Review
    Top review
    9/10
    In a word- EERIE!
    Bizarre, well-made supernatural thriller is all the more chilling for the fact that it's rooted in actual events.

    Washington reporter ends up in a small West Virginia town where a strange entity is foretelling of a disaster.

    Although many critics harpooned this film for its seemingly aimless storyline, it's really a forgivable thing since Mothman is such an atmospheric and slickly-directed film. The direction is artistically stunning, with lots of colorful and frightening visuals. The atmosphere is solidly dark and mysterious, with a number of truly spooky sequences - particularly Gere's phone call from the Mothman. And despite the fact that everything is not explained to us up front, after all who could place logic to this strange true story, the film is a pretty decent gripper. The grand climax is especially dramatic!

    The cast is fairly good, star Richard Gere probably being the best as our bewildered hero. The filming locations are good and the moody soundtrack is quite effective.

    For those who like their thrillers a touch on the X-Files side, The Mothman Prophecies is a terrific choice.

    *** 1/2 out of ****
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    • Nightman85
    • Dec 23, 2005

    FAQ10

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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
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    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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