A
Excellent
MASTER SCORE 78.5 / 100
1972Drama / Horror / Mystery1h 27m
THE LEGEND OF BOGGY CREEK
“A True Story.”
A documentary-style drama based on true accounts of the Fouke Monster in Arkansas.
Above the Line
Charles B. Pierce·DirectorEarl E. Smith·ScreenplayCharles B. Pierce·Director of PhotographyJaime Mendoza-Nava·Original Music ComposerTom Boutross·Editor
Cast
Vern Stierman·NarratorChuck Pierce Jr.·Jim as BoyWilliam Stumpp·Jim as AdultWillie E. Smith·WillieLloyd Bowen·HimselfJeff Crabtree·Fred CrabtreeGlenn Carruth·Bobby FordBunny Dees·Mrs. FordJohn Wallis·Mr. FordSarah Coble·Mrs. Turner
Full Crew(18 credits)
Full Crew
(18 credits)
Directing· 1
Charles B. Pierce·Director
Writing· 1
Earl E. Smith·Screenplay
Camera· 2
Charles B. Pierce·Director of PhotographyTravis Crabtree·Key Grip
Editing· 1
Tom Boutross·Editor
Sound & Music· 6
Jaime Mendoza-Nava·Original Music ComposerBilly Peck·SoundDavid Musseimer·SoundJohn Post·Sound Effects EditorHeather Holden·Sound Effects EditorJack C. May·Sound Effects Editor
Art & Design· 1
John Ball·Art Direction
Production· 3
Charles B. Pierce·ProducerL.W. Ledwell·Executive ProducerEarl E. Smith·Associate Producer
Other Departments· 3
Jack Bennett·Special EffectsJohn Knight Jr.·GafferRamp Boyd·Gaffer
By the Numbers
78.5
OF 100
Master Score
5.3
OF 10
IMDb
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CRITICS
Rotten Tomatoes
$22M
ROI 13650%
Worldwide Gross
0
Oscar Wins
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THE VISUAL DECONSTRUCTION
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Dominant Palette
3 colors
#FF9900
#802B00
#FFFFFF
Mood
Mysterious, Eerie, Ominous
Composition
Centered
Era
1970s
Visual Style
Illustrated
“The poster depicts a dark, hairy, humanoid figure with broad shoulders and no visible head, walking through shallow water towards the viewer. The background fea”
horrormystery
Key Elements
Hairy Humanoid FigureSunTreesWater
Atmosphere
Golden, Warm, Dark
Color Mood
Warm
Setting
Wilderness
Design Score
7/10
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