‘Every caller has got a story about creature encounters… Pray they’re only legends.’
Cryptids is a 2023 American horror anthology film about a paranormal radio show that takes calls of a different kind – from individuals who have encountered creatures from the unknown! These involve legends such as Bigfoot, Loveland Frogman, Chupacabras, the Beast of Bladenboro, Dover Demon, the Mothman and others…
The directors of each segment are:
Brett DeJager … (Hopkinsville Goblins)
Zane Hershberger … (The Melonheads)
John William Holt … (The Loveland Frogman)
Robert Kuhn … (Bigfoot)
Billy ‘Bloody Bill’ Pon … (wraparound)
Justin M. Seaman … (The Beast of Bladenboro)
Cryptids is produced by Justin M. Seaman (The Barn and The Barn Part II) and Zane Hershberger (Force to Fear; 10/31)
Plot:
‘Cryptids’ takes place in a radio station during a show called “The Truth Serum” hosted by Major Harlan Dean (John Bloom aka Joe Bob Briggs). Harlan decides to tackle the topic of cryptozoology but as the phone lines light up and the calls come in, each caller’s stories become increasingly more bizarre and Harlan starts to question if real dangers are lurking outside the station…
Reviews:
“Not a bad little anthology film based on various Cryptids.” ★★½ Scott Shoyer
“Despite its better segments, overall, Cryptids is a disappointment that misses the mark more often than it hits it. It might be worth checking out its better moments and fast-forwarding through the rest, but there are plenty of better cryptid-themed films to watch.” ★★½ Voices from the Balcony
Teaser trailer:
