MOVIE TITLE: American Sasquatch: Man, Myth or Monster

This intriguing documentary about Bigfoot premieres on digital platforms on December 1, 2025.

RATING: documentary

LENGTH: 1 hour 38 minutes

IN A NUTSHELL:

American Sasquatch bills itself as a serious, science-forward re-examination of the legend of Sasquatch (Bigfoot). It’s led by former police detective and author Dave Paulides, known for the “Missing 411” series, and directed by Gabe Torres of “Unsolved Mysteries” fame.

The film blends folklore, eyewitness testimony, and hard science such as quantum-physics speculation and DNA analysis with a wide array of interviews with researchers, experts, and eyewitnesses.

If you watch it, hoping for a lighthearted cryptid-hunting flick, this documentary knowingly reframes the conversation: it invites skepticism and curiosity.

One of my sons lives in Washington state, where the locals celebrate Bigfoot as uniquely theirs. They claim him enthusiastically, as evidenced by all of the Bigfoot merchandise seen all over the state!

The film is dedicated to one of the research partners, Scott Carpenter, who passed away only two weeks after the crew finished filming in Tennessee. Before the final rolling credits, there is a picture of him on the screen with the words, “Scott – you now know all of the secrets.”

TIPS FOR PARENTS:

Young kids will be bored, but older kids and teens might be completely fascinated if they’re already curious about the Sasquatch/Bigfoot legend.
Watching this with your kids will definitely spark some interesting conversations!

THEMES:

Discovery
Curiosity
Nature
Other dimensions
Being open-minded

THINGS I LIKED:

American Sasquatch sets itself apart from the typical cryptid doc or cheesy “found footage” flick. The use of scientific methods (DNA claims, forensic analysis, etc.) alongside eyewitness accounts gives it an investigative-documentary feel rather than campy horror. For viewers intrigued by mysteries and unsolved phenomena, that seriousness gives the film weight.
Paulides’s background (investigator, missing-persons researcher) lends a certain credibility and caution. The documentary doesn’t dive into pure sensationalism. It often frames evidence ambiguously by saying things like “This could mean X, or maybe Y”. Rather than forcing conclusions, it respects the unknown. The balance between open-minded curiosity and critical caution is one of its most appealing traits.
Under Torres’s direction, the film avoids the over-the-top horror tropes often associated with Bigfoot movies. The pacing, cinematic framing, and presentation of interviews and forest-footage gives it a moody, suspenseful atmosphere.
Even if you come into it skeptical, the film is good at raising questions about what counts as “evidence,” how folklore shapes perception, and whether undiscovered mysteries might still exist. As a viewer, you’re left pondering rather than being spoon-fed answers.
We get to see some pretty amazing footage and hear firsthand accounts of people who have seen the creature. Some re-creation of events are also used to tell the stories of what people saw.
I had never before heard of the cloaking feature and paranormal abilities some people say Bigfoot has! We actually see several video clips where the creature walks by and then suddenly disappears. Crazy! Some experts even believe they saw it walk through something like a portal.
I also had never heard that there were multiple creatures, both male and female, and even a baby!
I had no idea people had recorded the voices of several Bigfoots communicating! We get to hear some audio clips. Wow!
The music at the beginning of the film is spooky and will give you the chills. The rest of the film features more of a suspenseful beat, rather than actual music, but with the same creepy effect.
It was interesting to hear people mention that the presence of Bigfoot has been associated with orbs and UFO’s.
American Sasquatch: Man, Myth, or Monster doesn’t solve the Bigfoot mystery, but it stands as an evocative, respectful, and often eerie meditation on belief, evidence, and the unknown. It doesn’t grant certainty. It grants curiosity.

THINGS I DIDN’T LIKE:

Despite the documentary’s claims about DNA, quantum physics, and forensic anthropology, some of the “evidence” presented feels ambiguous or unverified.
At times, the film slides from measured investigation into more fringe territory about UFOs and multi-dimensional phenomena.
If you watch expecting a revelation or definitive answer, you will probably be disappointed. The documentary leans on uncertainty and possibility more than hard conclusions. For some this is a strength (inviting wonder), but for others it may feel like a let-down.
The selection of witnesses, interviewees, and evidence seems tailored to build a case, but critics of this whole genre often argue that selective testimonials and unverifiable field reports make the conclusion suspect due to confirmation bias. If you’re skeptical or scientifically minded, it may be hard to accept the film’s more dramatic suggestions.

Watch it if you:

Are curious about mysteries, cryptids, or unexplained phenomena, and enjoy that “maybe-maybe not” tension.
Appreciate investigative documentaries that raise questions more than deliver definitive answers.
Like atmospheric, well-made films that leave space for personal reflection and open-ended wonder.
Are open-minded or spiritually inclined who doesn’t demand empirical proof but values possibility, mystery, and the unknown.

Probably skip or watch with caution if you:

Get frustrated when documentaries raise more questions than answers.
Want solid scientific proof, clear evidence, or a decisive verdict on Sasquatch’s existence.
Dislike speculative mixes of folklore, paranormal ideas, and science.