Dark Sky Films Acquires Willow Creek

We first reported about Bobcat Goldthwait's found footage bigfoot movie back in June when the trailer was released. We've been waiting to see who would pick up the movie and news out of AFM is that Dark Sky Films will distribute Willow Creek.

"Jim and his girlfriend Kelly are in Willow Creek, California, to retrace the steps of Bigfoot researchers Patterson and Gimlin, who, in 1967, recorded the most famous film of the legendary monster. Kelly is a skeptic, along for the ride to spend time with her boyfriend between acting gigs. Jim, a believer, hopes to capture footage of his own, so his camera is constantly rolling.

The small town is a mecca to the Bigfoot community; sasquatch statues guard the local businesses, murals of the missing link line the roads, and Bigfoot burgers are the town delicacy. The couple interview locals who range from skeptic to believer and from manic to completely menacing. Some of the stories they hear are of chance encounters with a gentle creature, while others are tales of mysterious eviscerations.

On the day that Jim and Kelly plan on hiking into the woods to look for proof, they are given a simple warning: “It’s not a joke. You shouldn’t go there.” Despite the ominous message and Kelly’s own reservations, they head deep into the forest to set up camp. The events that follow will make them wish they had simply spent the night at the Bigfoot Motel."

According to Deadline, the movie will see a theatrical release in Q2 2014. Based on past Dark Sky releases, we're expecting a limited theatrical engagement, followed closely by a VOD and Blu-ray/DVD release. Of course, we'll let readers know as soon as release dates are officially announced.