>"It all came down to just one simple question. Which was more important - having proof, or being alive?" This book was my gateway to many phenonemas that goes unexplained in this world, so I was excited to finally watch the movie. It feels like a Twin Peaks/X-Files episode and has good performances, just wish it showed a little more of what was going on.

A pretty decent thriller that is worth watching despite having Richard Gere (as John Klein) in the lead role. Laura Linney thankfully adds a lot of heart with her portrayal of a caring, rural police officer. There are all sorts of odd things going on that build tension as Klein is pulled deeper into the mystery of the Mothman. I'm a sucker for stories of otherworldly forces, particularly if there is some urban legend or conspiracy behind them, but this isn't scary despite dealing with a supernatural, malevolent, if not mischievous force. The story builds and nearly meanders for 10 or 15 minutes too long but it nicely sets up the mystery. Unfortunately, most of this build up is wasted during the climactic finish. It nearly throws away its psychological edge entirely. There were a lot of interesting visuals that really make this stand out. The way that the "mothman" shapes were subliminally weaved into the things we see everyday successfully insisted that it lives side by side with us all everyday, wreaking havoc.

Based on true events, _The Mothman Prophecies_ is an atmospheric supernatural thriller. The story follows a reporter who gets lost and ends up in a small-town whose residents are being plagued by visions of an entity known as the Mothman, who brings dire predictions of death and disaster. Starring Richard Gere, Laura Linney, Debra Messing, and Will Patton, the film has a pretty good cast. And director Mark Pellington does an effecting job at setting an eerie and foreboding tone. However, the plot kind of drags a bit and it’s a little too ambiguous about what the Mothman is. Yet despite its problems, _The Mothman Prophecies_ is a chilling fill that’s full of suspense.

I fell asleep. It's creepy at the beginning and then I just didn't care. Feels like watching TV production bullshit mystery solving drama. Not a fan of the editing and the unconvincing acting.

Well that was boring and pointless but at least it was well made. Him [spoiler]going all superhero to rescue his girlfriend at the end[/spoiler] was kinda dumb. But I guess that' Hollywood for you.