I warned you, didn’t I? Assuming you’re not scandalized by the opening Sasquatch-on-Sasquatch action, hopefully, you’ll agree that we’re getting nothing but “Swiss Army Man” vibes from this footage. That likely means a steady stream of disgruntled walkouts once the unsuspecting general public decides to catch this movie without knowing a single thing about it going in but, if you’re a fellow person of taste, that comparison should also get you unreasonably excited. “Sasquatch Sunset” is directed by David and Nathan Zellner, the sibling filmmaking duo behind 2014’s “Kumiko, the Treasure Hunter” and, tellingly enough, a 2010 short film titled “Sasquatch Birth Journal 2” (which you can watch here). It seems they’ve perfected their original concept and are now ready to unleash that madness upon movie lovers everywhere. That’s the power of cinema, baby!
The film is executive produced by acclaimed director Ari Aster, which is probably just another hint of where to set one’s expectations. If that’s not enough, you can peruse the official synopsis below. “Sasquatch Sunset” stomps into select theaters on April 12, 2024, ahead of its wide release a week later.
In the misty forests of North America, a family of Sasquatches — possibly the last of their enigmatic kind — embark on an absurdist, epic, hilarious, and ultimately poignant journey over the course of one year. These shaggy and noble giants fight for survival as they find themselves on a collision course with the ever-changing world around them.
