The Bigfoot Trap, a film screened at Panic Fest, is not your typical zany comedy about a man locked in a Bigfoot trap. Instead, it’s a tightly-edited thriller that’s surprising, entertaining, and intense. The film follows video journalist Josh, who gets sent on assignment to the Smoky Mountains of Tennessee to interview a personable hillbilly named Red, who claims to have designed an escape-proof Sasquatch trap. However, things quickly escalate, and Josh finds himself locked inside the trap with little chance of rescue. Writer-director Aaron Mirtes has crafted a film that’s not only thrilling but also has an unexpected amount of depth, reminding us to take a moment to reach out to those we may mock or misunderstand.
As a serious bigfoot researcher, I was intrigued by the premise of “The Bigfoot Trap” and its portrayal of a man who claims to have designed an escape-proof Sasquatch trap. The film, screened at Panic Fest, is a tightly-edited thriller that takes a dramatic route instead of opting for a comedy. Writer-director Aaron Mirtes has a good eye for directing, which keeps the pacing swift, and has written a script with an unexpected amount of depth.
The story works so well because it seems plausible, with Josh, a video journalist, finding himself in a harrowing predicament and real danger from not only a slightly unhinged man who wholeheartedly believes in a mythical creature, but maybe even from Bigfoot himself. As Red, the personable hillbilly who claims to have designed the trap, explains the art of “Squatchin’,” Josh films them with glee. However, once the brothers decide to play a joke on him, the situation escalates and the reporter finds himself locked inside the Bigfoot trap with little chance of rescue.
“There’s a surprising message at the heart of the story,” as Louisa Moore notes in her review. Josh laments that the people he covers on the job aren’t total idiots, just sorely misinformed. It’s a reminder that we shouldn’t laugh and mock these people and instead, take a moment to reach out to them. This thematic idea brings “The Bigfoot Trap” full circle and gives the audience a lot to chew on.
In conclusion, “The Bigfoot Trap” is a surprising and intense thriller that offers unexpected depth and a message that resonates with serious bigfoot researchers. It’s a reminder that we should approach the subject with an open mind and not dismiss those who believe in it outright.
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