IN THE WOODS
IN THE MOVIES
A
ROMANTIC
DINNER
ROMANTIC
DINNER
A
CURSE UPON
SINNERS
CURSE UPON
SINNERS
FRIEND
OR
FOE?
OR
FOE?
100
Although disputed, this famous film, shot in the woods of Northern California, has captured the imagination of many since 1967.
What is the Patterson-Gimlin film?
100
This rockin’, rollin’ actor sings, in his band’s first feature film, “Half man and half machine, on the cover of a magazine. Bigfoot is my father and he’s got to protect…me!"
Who is Jack Black?
100
Often modernized into a monster, the origin of the wendigo lies in tales of individuals diverting to this practice for survival.
What is cannibalism?
100
A curse upon this child of Mrs. Leeds is good news for hockey fans, bad news for residents of the Pine Barrens.
What is the Jersey Devil?
100
These little creatures may have attacked a house in Hopkinsville, Kentucky, but they’d also love to show you their caves around Hellier, further east.
What are goblins?
200
The Halkomelem language, spoken by fewer than 300 people today, leant its word for “hairy man” into English as this more famous word.
What is Sasquatch?
200
Based on the real life Marylander Moll Dyer, the hunt for this fictional witch gives its title to a surprise 1999 hit found footage film.
Who is the Blair Witch?
200
This bird was rumored to feed its young on the blood of its own heart.
What is the pelican?
200
Although similar to zombies, this Norse/Germanic undead being was said to have risen in its own tomb after death. If you go searching for them in Skyrim, go prepared.
What is a draugr?
200
Although often depicted as friendly today, the Old English description of these fae beings could be both bad and good, being blamed for various illnesses but also giving us the name “Alfred.”
What are elves?
300
In the swamps outside New Orleans, this scaly monster probably won’t steal your heart. But don’t worry: he won’t steal Christmas, either.
What is the Grunch?
300
After being transformed by a chance encounter in the moors of England, an American werewolf meets his tragic end in this capital city.
What is London?
300
Many purported abductees of Bigfoot are children engaging in this woodsy fruit-collecting activity.
What is berry-picking?
300
This hybrid “son” of King Minos was created as punishment when Minos refused to sacrifice the bull he was given by Poseidon.
What is the Minotaur?
300
These little beings were not only searched for by Adolf Hitler, but are believed in by the majority of the modern population of Iceland?
What are gnomes?
400
Flying haunter of Point Pleasant, West Virginia, this creature was alleged to have killed 46 people in 1967 by collapsing a bridge.
What is Mothman?
400
This twist on a Jane Austen classic involves marriage, ballroom dancing, and battling the undead.
What is Pride and Prejudice and Zombies?
400
Ever wanted to dine on a cryptid? Good luck. This living fossil was well known among fishermen before its recognition as a cryptid by the name “Gombessa,” meaning “worthless” due to its terrible taste.
What is the coelacanth?
400
This snake-haired Gorgon held the power to turn one to stone with just a look.
Who is Medusa?
400
Called “the truest ghost story ever told,” this haunting in early 1800’s West Virginia began with mysterious vandalism and theft. After a blessing by a Catholic priest, the harm not only ceased, but the victims heard a disembodied “consoling voice” for 17 years afterward.
What is Wizard Clip?
500
Although this jolly green giant who almost slew Sir Gawain was purported to be inspired by this archetypal being, the being itself may be a misinterpretation of medieval church grotesques?
What is the Green Man?
500
Blind aliens called “Death Angels” prowl about the earth in this 2018 film. Hush! They can still hear you.
What is A Quiet Place?
500
Thirsty? You may be in luck if you capture one of these poor creatures which, if cornered, may dissolve into a pool of tears.
What is a squonk?
500
Although more commonly known in English as werewolves, the Greek derived term for this curse comes from the story of Lycaon, who received it after offering human flesh to Zeus.
What is lycanthropy?
500
These humanoid beings with canine heads were reported to make their home near Scottish rivers. If provoked, they might attack. But if you’re in need, they may leave a few fish on your window-sill.
What are wulvers?