Film Review – Willow Creek

Recent work from writer/director Bobcat Goldthwait has proven the now part-time stand-up comedian to be an impressive filmmaker with a clear artistic vision, balancing tragedy and comedy with exceptional skill. With “World’s Greatest Dad” and “God Bless America,” Goldthwait has been fearless and hilarious, creating movies that take genuine risks with violence and satire. For “Willow Creek,” Goldthwait sets his sights on the found footage subgenre, running uphill with an aesthetic that’s been drained of any surprise over the last few years. While it doesn’t reinvent the wheel, “Willow Creek” commits to simplicity, turning a basic Bigfoot hunt into an authentically creepy, evocative event, with sound the driving force here, not berserk visuals. Read the rest at Blu-ray.com