The Mothman Prophecies

Year:

2002

Duration:

119 min

Genres:

Drama | Horror | Mystery | Thriller

IMDB rate:

6.5

Director:

Mark Pellington

Awards:

3 wins

Details

Country: USA

Release Date: 2002-01-25

Filming Locations: Bentleyville, Pennsylvania, USA

Earnings

Budget: $32,000,000

Opening Weekend: $11,208,851 (USA) (27 January 2002)

Gross: $35,228,696 (USA) (17 March 2002)

Cast

Actor

Character

Richard Gere

John Klein

David Eigenberg

Ed Fleischman

Bob Tracey

Cyrus Bills

Ron Emanuel

Washington Post Reporter

Debra Messing

Mary Klein

Tom Stoviak

Real Estate Agent

Yvonne Erickson

Dr. McElroy

Scott Nunnally

Orderly

Harris Mackenzie

TV Journalist

Will Patton

Gordon Smallwood

Lucinda Jenney

Denise Smallwood

Laura Linney

Connie Mills

Tom Tully

Motel Manager

Zachary Mott

Otto (as Billy Mott)

Ann McDonough

Lucy Griffin

Shane Callahan

Nat Griffin

Nesbitt Blaisdell

Chief Josh Jarrett

Dan Callahan

C.J.

Christin Frame

Holly

Rohn Thomas

Dr. Williams

Susan Nicholas

News Anchor #1

Bill Laing

Indrid Cold

Tim Hartman

Sonny

Alan Bates

Alexander Leek

Jennifer Martin

Coffee Shop Cashier

Mark Pellington

Bartender /

Murphy Dunne

Gov. Rob McCallum

Pete Handelman

Aide #1

Matt Miller

Aide #2

Josh Braun

Aide #3

Doug Korstanje

News Anchor #2

Betsy Zajko

Tory Pherris

Elizabeth Cazenave

Bellhop

Sam Nicotero

Man on Bridge

Tony Amen

Patron in Coffee Shop (uncredited)

Sara Brooks

(uncredited)

Eric Cazenave

Travel Lodge Clerk (uncredited)

John W. Iwanonkiw

Friend of Gorden (uncredited)

Hope Anne Nathan

Extra (uncredited)

Dwayne Pintoff

Secret Service Agent (uncredited)

Bettina Rousos

Spectator #4 (uncredited)

Jason Shoemaker

Extra (uncredited)

Dorothy Silver

Ruth (uncredited)

Jason Billy Simmons

Spectator #3 (uncredited)

Dixie Tymitz

Spectator #2 (uncredited)

Did you know?

Trivia

The film is based on actual events that occurred between November 1966 and December 1967 in Point Pleasant, West Virginia.

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The bridge collapse in the film is stated to have killed 36 people. This is actually less than the real Silver Bridge collapse which killed 46.

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Varying 2-digit numbers can be seen throughout the film, such as a "35" written in chalk when John interviews Nat. These are subtle foreshadows to each character being marked as the Mothman's victims.

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Goofs

When John is trying to warn everyone to get off the bridge at the end, he has gloves on in some shots, and bare hands in some others.

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When John finds Gordon lying on the ground, he reaches out and gently closes his eyelids. But right as he lowers his hand downward to do this, you see Gordon close his eyes on his own.

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In the scene of the Silver Bridge collapse, the cars' inspection stickers are for Pennsylvania not West Virginia.

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Quotes

Connie: I grew up right over that hill.

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John Klein: Look, here's the thing: I don't know how I ended up here last night. And I didn't even know I was in West Virginia. Somehow, between one and two thirty, I traveled four hundred miles and ended up on that your road by your house... and I've got no memory of it.

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The Mothman: Great tragedy on the River Ohio. Is this interesting? Interesting? Yes No | Share this Share this: Facebook | Twitter | Permalink Hide options Alexander Leek: If there was a car crash ten blocks away, that window washer up there could probably see it. Now, that doesn't mean he's God, or even smarter than we are. But from where he's sitting, he can see a little further down the road.

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Faq

Q

From what did Mary die?

A

Mary died from a brain tumor called a glioblastoma, a fast-growing, malignant tumor that forms in the brain's glial cells, the 'glue' that surrounds the neurons.

Q

Is 'The Mothman Prophecies' based on a book?

A

Yes. The Mothman Prophecies (1975) is also a book by American journalist John A. Keel. The book was adapted for the movie by American screenwriter Richard Hatem.

Q

What is 'The Mothman Prophecies' about?

A

Two years after the death of his wife Mary (Debra Messing), Washington Post reporter John Klein (Richard Gere) is inexplicably drawn to Point Pleasant, a small town in West Virginia where people have been reporting strange events, such as psychic visions, supernatural voices, UFOs, bizarre telephone calls, and sightings of winged creatures ('Mothmen'). With the help of llocal cop Connie Mills (Laura Linney) and Point Pleasant resident Gordon Smallwood (Will Patton), John decides to stick around and investigate.

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