This film is allegedly based on the real-life journals of Dale S. Rogers, a man who, in the 1970s, lived along the banks of the Navidad River in Sublime, Texas - the same area where the original legend of the Wild Man of the Navidad surfaced in the late 1800s.[5][6] The film follows Dale, his wheelchair-using wife Jean, and her oft-shirtless, lazy-eyed caretaker Mario. Though their ranch sits on vast acres prime for paying hunters, Dale has resisted opening up the land because of the strange, Bigfoot-like creatures supposedly inhabiting it, but after the prodding of some of the rifle-loving townsfolk and the loss of his welding job, Dale gives in and opens the gate to his compound. Then, the hunters become the hunted.[7]
William McBride (as William 'Mac' McBride) as Boss Man Jack
Charlie Hurtin as Karl Crabtree
Patrick Hewlett as Vern Findlay
James Bargsley as Melvin Pennell
Production
The film is a throwback to drive-in Sasquatch films of the 1970s like The Legend of Boggy Creek, and is known for its recreation of their specific vintage style, pacing and feel—from the real-life characters down to the period production design and music.[8] The film was co-produced by Kim Henkel, co-writer of the original The Texas Chain Saw Massacre with Tobe Hooper in 1974 and was written, directed and edited by two of Henkel's screenwriting/production students, Justin Meeks and Duane Graves.[9]
Reception
Ain't It Cool News described it as "about as perfect a Bigfoot film I've seen so far."[10] Scott Foy of Dread Central describes the film as "a creepy, southern-fried creature feature."[11]IFC Films' Alison Willmore states that it is "a welcome palate cleanser" for the horror genre.[12] Scott Weinberg of Cinematical calls it "enthusiastically splattery...a rather spirited little terror tale...that actually feels like it has been hidden in a vault."[13]Daily Variety critic John Anderson writes "cult status is already achieved...Wild Man mixes homage with horror for a pretty potent dose of movie moonshine."[14] Merle Bertrand of Film Threat relates it as "wonderfully retro...it's time to go back to the drive-in."[15]
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^"Top 10 Bigfoot Movies of the 21st Century". rue-morgue.com. 6 May 2015.
^"Wild Woman of the Navidad". Texasescapes.com. Retrieved 11 September 2017.
^"The Wild Man of the Navidad". Wildmanofthenavidad.com. Retrieved 11 September 2017.
^"Tribeca Director Interview: Justin Meeks, the Wild Man of the Navidad…". Archived from the original on 2 January 2013.
^O'Connell, Joe. "Beware: Bigfoot Ahead". The Austin Chronicle. Retrieved 11 September 2017.
^O'Connell, Joe (2016-02-26). "A White-Knuckle Western". The Austin Chronicle. Retrieved 2016-10-06.
^"AICN HORROR goes Bigfootin'! Bug chats with the Zellner Brothers about SASQUATCH BIRTH JOURNAL 2!..." Aintitcool.com. Retrieved 11 September 2017.
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'The Wild Man of the Navidad' DVD Cover Art and Specs
January 21, 2023
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The Wild Man of the Navidad is a 2008 Bigfoot horror film written and directed by Duane Graves and Justin Meeks It was picked up by IFC Films shortly after its world premiere at the 2008 Tribeca Film Festival and re released in 2021 by MPI Media Group 1 2 3 Dread Central named it one of the Top 10 Bigfoot Movies of the 21st Century 4 The Wild Man of the NavidadOriginal one sheet posterDirected byDuane Graves Justin MeeksWritten byDuane Graves Justin MeeksProduced byKim HenkelStarringJustin Meeks Alex Garcia Tony Wolford Charlie Hurtin Bob Wood Edmond Geyer Mac McBride James Bargsley Stacy Meeks Patrick HewlettCinematographyDuane GravesEdited byDuane Graves Justin MeeksMusic byJames McCrea James Brand Charlie Hurtin Marshall Jones Ben BuchananDistributed byMPI Media Group North America Release dateApril 24 2008 2008 04 24 Tribeca Film Festival Running time86 minutesCountryUnited StatesLanguageEnglish Contents 1 Plot 2 Cast 3 Production 4 Reception 5 References 6 External linksPlot EditThis film is allegedly based on the real life journals of Dale S Rogers a man who in the 1970s lived along the banks of the Navidad River in Sublime Texas the same area where the original legend of the Wild Man of the Navidad surfaced in the late 1800s 5 6 The film follows Dale his wheelchair using wife Jean and her oft shirtless lazy eyed caretaker Mario Though their ranch sits on vast acres prime for paying hunters Dale has resisted opening up the land because of the strange Bigfoot like creatures supposedly inhabiting it but after the prodding of some of the rifle loving townsfolk and the loss of his welding job Dale gives in and opens the gate to his compound Then the hunters become the hunted 7 Cast EditJustin Meeks as Dale S Rogers Alex Garcia as Mario Jalisco Tony Wolford as the Wild Man Stacy Meeks as Jean Rogers Bob Wood as Earl Smith Edmond Geyer as Sheriff Lyle Pierce William McBride as William Mac McBride as Boss Man Jack Charlie Hurtin as Karl Crabtree Patrick Hewlett as Vern Findlay James Bargsley as Melvin PennellProduction EditThe film is a throwback to drive in Sasquatch films of the 1970s like The Legend of Boggy Creek and is known for its recreation of their specific vintage style pacing and feel from the real life characters down to the period production design and music 8 The film was co produced by Kim Henkel co writer of the original The Texas Chain Saw Massacre with Tobe Hooper in 1974 and was written directed and edited by two of Henkel s screenwriting production students Justin Meeks and Duane Graves 9 Reception EditAin t It Cool News described it as about as perfect a Bigfoot film I ve seen so far 10 Scott Foy of Dread Central describes the film as a creepy southern fried creature feature 11 IFC Films Alison Willmore states that it is a welcome palate cleanser for the horror genre 12 Scott Weinberg of Cinematical calls it enthusiastically splattery a rather spirited little terror tale that actually feels like it has been hidden in a vault 13 Daily Variety critic John Anderson writes cult status is already achieved Wild Man mixes homage with horror for a pretty potent dose of movie moonshine 14 Merle Bertrand of Film Threat relates it as wonderfully retro it s time to go back to the drive in 15 References Edit AMC Networks Inc Rainbow media com Retrieved 11 September 2017 IndieWIRE TRIBECA 08 Tribeca Unveils Discovery Midnight Slates for 08 Fest Archived from the original on March 14 2008 Retrieved March 14 2008 Tribeca Unveils Discovery Midnight Slates for 08 Fest TEXAS TERROR THE WILD MAN OF THE NAVIDAD RETURNS ON DVD NEW TRAILER amp ART rue morgue com 15 November 2021 Retrieved 15 November 2021 Top 10 Bigfoot Movies of the 21st Century rue morgue com 6 May 2015 Wild Woman of the Navidad Texasescapes com Retrieved 11 September 2017 The Wild Man of the Navidad Wildmanofthenavidad com Retrieved 11 September 2017 Tribeca Director Interview Justin Meeks the Wild Man of the Navidad Archived from the original on 2 January 2013 O Connell Joe Beware Bigfoot Ahead The Austin Chronicle Retrieved 11 September 2017 O Connell Joe 2016 02 26 A White Knuckle Western The Austin Chronicle Retrieved 2016 10 06 AICN HORROR goes Bigfootin Bug chats with the Zellner Brothers about SASQUATCH BIRTH JOURNAL 2 Aintitcool com Retrieved 11 September 2017 Wild Man of the Navidad the DVD Horror Movie DVD amp Book Reviews News Interviews at Dread Central Archived from the original on 2010 10 29 Retrieved 2008 10 15 Tribeca 08 Rednexploitation Tennessee From Within The Wild Man of Natividad Indie Eye Film IFC com Archived from the original on September 8 2008 Retrieved May 18 2009 IFC Film s Review Entertainment Movie amp TV News Moviefone com Moviefone Retrieved 11 September 2017 The Wild Man of the Navidad Review Read Variety s Analysis of the Movie the Wild Man of the Navidad Archived from the original on 2010 08 27 Retrieved 2008 10 15 Film Threat Film Threat Retrieved 11 September 2017 External links EditThe Wild Man of the Navidad at IMDb The Wild Man of the Navidad at AllMovie Official website The legend of the Wild Man in Texas Interview with co director Duane Graves at Time Out New York The Wild Man of the Navidad DVD Cover Art and Specs Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title The Wild Man of the Navidad amp oldid 1107650968, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
