The Mothman Prophecies

"What do you see?"

Jan 25 2002 PG-13 1h 59m
Drama, Horror, Mystery

Reporter John Klein is plunged into a world of impossible terror and unthinkable chaos when fate draws him to a sleepy West Virginia town whose residents are being visited by a great winged shape that sows hideous nightmares and fevered visions.

Plot

John Klein (Richard Gere) is involved in a car accident with his wife, but while he is unharmed, his wife mentions a moth-shaped creature appearing. After her death, John begins to investigate the secrets behind this mentioned Mothman. It takes him to the small town of Point Pleasant, West Virginia, where he discovers a connection with the same problem. Here he meets Connie Mills (Laura Linney), while he continues to unravel the mystery of what the Mothman really is.

Written by

Richard Hatem, John A. Keel

Directed by

Mark Pellington

Production Countries

United States of America

Production Companies

Lakeshore Entertainment, Screen Gems

Languages

English

Awards

1 win & 2 nominations

Scores
# of Votes
89,067
Average Rating
6.4 out of 10
Metascore
52
Popularity
NA