The Mothman Curse is a mysterious phenomenon that has captured the interest and fascination of many people over the years. It originated in Point Pleasant, West Virginia, in the late 1960s. Reports of a strange creature known as the Mothman began to circulate, with witnesses describing it as a large, man-like figure with wings and glowing red eyes. As sightings of the Mothman increased, so did a feeling of impending doom among the residents of Point Pleasant. Many people believed that the Mothman was a harbinger of disaster and that his appearance signaled tragedy and death. This belief was heightened by a series of tragic events that occurred in the area during the same time period.

The Mothman Curse (Review)

Director – Richard Mansfield (Wolfskin: Sister of the Wolf Spirits)
Starring – Rachel Dale (Macbeth No More), Stephen Glover (Making It), and Daniel Mansfield (The Secret Path)
Release Date – 2014
Rating – 2/5

Tagline – “An ancient evil unleashed”

When I was in elementary school I started my descent into horror whenGoosebumps premiered and never looked back. I would sometimes visit the library and would check out the same novel featuring several West Virginia ghost stories. That novel, The Devil’s Tea Tables: West Virginia Ghost Stories and Other Tales. was and still is one of my favorite reads. I absolutely loved that book and recently bought it while traveling to a park here in the state.

Anyway, one time I was returning the novel to the library and the janitor was near the counter when I dropped it off. I grew up in rural West Virginia in one of the poorest counties in the nation so metal, horror, and the like was not a popular subject among the religious fanatics of the 90s. However, the janitor, standing there with his Alice in Chains t-shirt told me to check out a book titledThe Silver Bridge and then told me, in detail, about the Mothman. His little yarn scared the total shit out of me and I did not have the guts to check the book out but this incident stayed with me forever until I was in high school and decided to dive deeper into the Mothman.

It was this time that theMothman Prophecies was released. When I learned that the legend was from West Virginia I was instantly hooked and been actively interested in the legend since. Recently, Wild Eye sent me the found footage (so to speak) film The Mothman Curse. I was intrigued and was very thankful they sent it my way.

**Spoiler Alert**The film follows two young women in London who work in an old museum. As the two work one of the young girls start to suspect her friend is hiding something from her because she is acting weird. The girl has been acting strange and before long her friend starts to see things out the corner of her eye and black apparitions that disappear upon closer inspection. Soon her friend reveals that she has accidentally released an ancient evil known as the Mothman and now they both are cursed.**Spoiler Alert**

The Mothman Prophecies was a boring, mediocre flick released in 2002 that followed a modern retelling of the legend that surrounds the myth of the Mothman. The beast has been said to only be seen in Point Pleasant, WV and the surrounding areas so any story about the cryptid should take place in the state. Sadly, The Mothman Cursedoes not take place inside WV nor does it stay close to the original myth.

The acting in this one is a bit of a chore to watch. The two young girls seem to have no chemistry with each other which results in what feels like two drama students rehearsing their lines with one another. A lot more practice and experience would have went a long way with this one.

The story for this one is one we have seen before in so many other flicks and fails to add the Mothman angle in a believable angle. Those of you that are familiar with Mothman story will know that it is speculated that the beast is actually extraterrestrial and not something that can be summoned like a demon. Those familiar with the story will not be happy with the films outcome due to the Mothman angle. The story would have worked better if it was an actual demon or another evil that actually has roots in demonology.

Finally, the film does not have any bloodshed and kills that drive horror fans to tales like this. Instead, it tries to take the thriller route only to fail at delivering the chills needed for an effective thriller. Overall, The Mothman Curse is a film I had high hopes for only to be let down. I enjoy the editing and cinematography of the film which makes it look like an arthouse approach to the found footage sub-genre but it fails to deliver a convincing story with suspenseful atmosphere.

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This belief was heightened by a series of tragic events that occurred in the area during the same time period. One of the most well-known incidents attributed to the Mothman curse was the collapse of the Silver Bridge on December 15, 1967. The bridge, which connected Point Pleasant to Gallipolis, Ohio, suddenly gave way, resulting in the deaths of 46 people.

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Mothman's Curse

When Josie and her brothers uncover a haunted camera, the Mothman legend becomes a terrifying reality that threatens their entire town in this spooky and action-filled novel. Josie may live in the most haunted town in America, but the only strange thing she ever sees is the parade of oddball customers that comes through her family’s auction house each week. But when she and her brothers discover a Polaroid camera that prints pictures of the ghost of local recluse John Goodrich, they are drawn into a mystery dating back over a hundred years. A desperate spirit, cursed jewelry, natural disasters, and the horrible specter of Mothman all weave in and out of the puzzle that Josie must solve to break the curse and save her own life.

Genres Middle GradeMysteryFantasyParanormalHorrorChildrensFiction

311 pages, Hardcover

First published June 16, 2015

About the author

Growing up, Christine Hayes loved reading stories about creatures that curl your toes and legends that send a shiver down your spine. Now she loves writing about them, too.

Christine seeks inspiration by haunting flea markets and estate sales, searching for cool vintage finds with a story to tell. While earning her degree in music she visited Asia for the first time, and later moved there with her family for several years. She has been addicted to travel ever since. Christine and her clan now live in northern Utah. Find her online at www.christinehayesbooks.com.

Some witnesses claimed to have seen the Mothman perched on the bridge in the days leading up to its collapse. In addition to the bridge collapse, other tragedies occurred in the Point Pleasant area during the Mothman sightings, such as the deaths of livestock and mysterious UFO sightings. All of these events fueled the belief in the Mothman curse and contributed to a sense of unease and fear among the community. While many skeptics dismiss the Mothman curse as mere coincidence, others remain convinced that there is a connection between the appearance of the Mothman and these tragic events. Some suggest that the Mothman may be a supernatural being or an extraterrestrial being that has the ability to predict or cause disasters. Regardless of the truth behind the Mothman curse, it is undeniable that it has left a lasting impact on the town of Point Pleasant. Today, the town embraces its connection to the Mothman with an annual festival dedicated to the creature, attracting visitors from all over the world. Whether the Mothman curse is real or not, it has become a part of local folklore and continues to intrigue and mystify those who are fascinated by the supernatural and unexplained. The legend of the Mothman lives on, serving as a reminder of the power of belief and the enduring allure of the unknown..

Reviews for "The Mothman Curse: Are Mothman Sightings on the Rise?"

1. David - 2/5 - I was really disappointed with "The Mothman Curse". The storyline felt disjointed and confusing, and I had a hard time connecting with the characters. The pacing was off, and I found myself losing interest multiple times throughout the book. Overall, it just didn't live up to the hype for me.

2. Sarah - 1/5 - I couldn't even finish "The Mothman Curse". The writing was choppy and the dialogue felt forced. The characters were one-dimensional and lacked depth. I found the plot to be predictable and uninspired. I had high hopes for this book based on the premise, but it was a major letdown.

3. Jessica - 2/5 - I found "The Mothman Curse" to be a frustrating read. The story had potential, but it felt underdeveloped and rushed. The characters lacked complexity and I didn't feel invested in their journey. The climax was anticlimactic and left me feeling unsatisfied. Overall, it fell short of my expectations.

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