posted on 2023-08-04, 09:56authored byMark Delpopolo
"American Weird is an animated documentary that tells the story of a paranormal researcher and his journey to uncover the mystery regarding the sighting of cryptids in West Virginia. The film takes place between 1966 and 1967 in the town of Point Pleasant, West Virginia. Throughout the film, various cryptids are presented, including the Flatwoods Monster, Men in Black, and The Mothman. American Weird uses animation, narrative storytelling, and archival footage to allow the viewer to conceptualize the themes presented in the film. Overall, this film is a unique approach that uses different conceptional elements and film genres to spark the viewer’s imagination with regard to what it was like to experience these strange, terrifying events."