If you're expecting to see and hear mostly about Bigfoot you'll be disappointed. It's more about the craziness and lawlessness of the north California pot farming communities and urban legends. It's not great but I thought was interesting. The ending (if true) is a really good tactic and impressive for the time it would have happened.
62 Reviews
Not a Bigfoot documentary
gabrielsoldier22 April 2021
I liked it!
kelleynicole-7565121 April 2021
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It wasn't what I expected, but I still enjoyed. I thought this was a fascinating documentary about just how far some people will go to protect what's theirs. For people leaving bad reviews, did you all seriously think Sasquatch was real? We would have known about that way before this documentary came out!
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delr-9985821 April 2021
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This show has nothing to do with Sasquatch!
I, like many of you, were probably expecting a 3-part documentary about Bigfoot.
BIG mistake to make that assumption.
I feel the creators of this show deliberately used the Bigfoot angle to lure people in to watching a quite boring crime/history documentary about weed growers in California.
And spoiler alert: The crime that this show sets out to solve, doesn't get solved!
Total waste of time.
I, like many of you, were probably expecting a 3-part documentary about Bigfoot.
BIG mistake to make that assumption.
I feel the creators of this show deliberately used the Bigfoot angle to lure people in to watching a quite boring crime/history documentary about weed growers in California.
And spoiler alert: The crime that this show sets out to solve, doesn't get solved!
Total waste of time.
There Are Local Folklores That May Not Be What They Seem
AudioFileZ13 May 2022
In this doc you are not going to find any revelations of real Sasquatch events building evidence the creature exists. So if you click on this doc thinking that you'll be disappointed. Instead it takes a story of Sasquatch massacre from a level of a folktale to a possible real event. In this you'll get twists and turns as the area around Humbolt County is a bizarre mix of the lawless old west and the counterculture getting squeezed out from their last outpost in the continental US. In other words it is a sparsely populated area that has plenty of characters who live outside of the norms and laws we are much more rigidly conformed to otherwise. Centered around the growing of marijuana illegally and legally there's a disconnect from the normal rules and lifestyles we all live by. In this atmosphere comes a Sasquatch story where three men were "shredded and mangled to death" by a Sasquatch. Is there any truth? Did, in fact, three men who were pretty much illegal aliens from Mexico meet a grisly death? If so, were these men victims of a Sasquatch attack? If you stick through this you get what is very likely the real gist of the story. Though too long it does deliver in the end an answer. As such I enjoyed it but admit it has nothing for those who want that proof Sasquatch exists.
More Than Meets The Eye
deedee_2000-985-34163521 April 2021
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Sasquatch is very misleading. The title in itself convinces you this is about Bigfoot and it is. Just not the way you think. And that's a good thing. While yes, i would've been happy with a real life sighting of a sasquatch, this had enough story to it to keep you entertained, to keep you intrigued, to want to know just exactly what did happen. I enjoyed it. Different isn't always a bad thing :)
It's not bad, it's not great - it's okay.
jayswooth22 April 2021
If you're looking to watch a documentary about the mythical creature, Sasquatch, this isn't it.
It's more about the filmmaker trying to get to the bottom of a homicide that happened in Bigfoot country. And while it took 3 hours to get there, the answer didn't really live up to the hype.
That being said, the journey was entertaining. I don't know I'd watch it again, nor would I say I'd recommend it to a friend, but it was entertaining and I enjoyed it. There isn't any heavy lifting involved and there are some twists and turns, but overall if you have time to kill, this'll do it.
It's more about the filmmaker trying to get to the bottom of a homicide that happened in Bigfoot country. And while it took 3 hours to get there, the answer didn't really live up to the hype.
That being said, the journey was entertaining. I don't know I'd watch it again, nor would I say I'd recommend it to a friend, but it was entertaining and I enjoyed it. There isn't any heavy lifting involved and there are some twists and turns, but overall if you have time to kill, this'll do it.
98% Marijuana Growing / 2% Sasquatch
dpothul20 April 2021
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What a waste of time. If you're looking for something on Sasquatch, this is not worth your investment of time. If you're looking for a small window into the messed up marijuana growing in the Emerald triangle region of California, here you go. Toward the end of the series there is a quote. That is, "these dope growers framed Sasquatch for a triple murder." That's basically the whole show in a nutshell.
Bigfoot doesn't exist...
kennywheeler-8408123 April 2021
...so it's a little weird that people are complaining about this show not being "about Bigfoot." Another show about someone looking for something they absolutely aren't going to find would be redundant and boring. This is an incredible true crime story with an ending you won't be expecting. Just do yourself a favor and watch it-unless for some reason you'd rather watch people spend 8 episodes in the woods chasing prerecorded Bigfoot noises.
The Real Sasquatch Was the Friends We Made Along the Way
owen-watts26 May 2021
A fascinating dab of investigative documentary-making centered on journo David Holthouse trying to find the truth behind a supernatural encounter he'd witnessed whilst working on a Californian drug farm in the early 1990s. The doc becomes a bit of a shaggy-dog story after that, encompassing both the history of bigfoot sightings in the area, the drug trade, the exploitation of illegal workers and everything in between. It likely didn't need to be over three parts and long sections of it feel drawn out or unnecessary - but Holthouse is a charismatic narrator and his "weaponized dissociative behavior" makes him appear wildly fearless amongst the cast of the strange and dangerous interviewees he encounters along the way. A meandering but atmospheric tale, this, with a surprising amount of depth and empathy. I hope this isn't the last we see of him.
Netflix envy much?
duckfan-2933321 April 2021
With some of the garbage docs that Netflix has been churning out recently Hulu decided they can play the game too. They hook you in with the title and get you thinking maybe this might be a fun romp down the old Big Foot trail, but nooooooope, this is almost all about weed and hippies and paranoia. If they had just said that up front with an appropriate title I might have watched anyways.
If you go out to the woods today, you're in for a big surprise....
sean-rae22 April 2021
Felt the need to write a review as the rating is very unfair, seems a lot of people are upset about the title and subject matter, if you are expecting more 'Finding Bigfoot' then move on. (side not - i just checked and that show is 12 seasons in, 12!!!??! You'd think after 12 years of searching you would call it a day)
Davd Holthouse takes a deep dive into a story he heard in his younger days about a Bigfoot/Sasquatch.
Lots of twists, lots of jaw dropping moments. I personally watched the entire mini-series in one sitting as i was loving it. It's Scary, it funny, it's sad, it has it all. One thing that really stood out to me was the honesty of Davd Holthouse. Really hope to see more projects from this guy, more stories of his past work as he seems like a very interesting man.
Highly recommended.
Davd Holthouse takes a deep dive into a story he heard in his younger days about a Bigfoot/Sasquatch.
Lots of twists, lots of jaw dropping moments. I personally watched the entire mini-series in one sitting as i was loving it. It's Scary, it funny, it's sad, it has it all. One thing that really stood out to me was the honesty of Davd Holthouse. Really hope to see more projects from this guy, more stories of his past work as he seems like a very interesting man.
Highly recommended.
Basically bait and switch, but not bad for what it is. Still; disappointing for Bigfoot fans.
alexandertom-8603221 April 2021
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Don't expect the charm of Missing 411, or even that of the 76' narrative film for that matter. Instead expect a decent low budget documentary about drug growers and thugs through the decades in the California mountains. I don't really think that will give away to much for you to enjoy it for what it is. Unfortunately, for Sasquatch and fans like myself, it sheds no new light on those mysteries. You will learn nothing new here about the big "hairy man". He barely makes a cameo. Wish the film makers and, or producers could of been a little more up front with their audience from the git go. Also; felt the location footage could of been a bit more utilized as well, guess they couldn't afford a drone.
Don't waste your time. Misleading premise, predictable ending.
deskofsjn21 April 2021
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They try to lure you in with this premise that sasquatch could be real, could have killed these three guys. A few minutes into the first episode, I thought, "yeah, they were killed by drug dealers." Then the series goes on to give evidence supporting that theory and present it as the most likely and obvious truth - it was just drug dealers. Waste of time.
Possibly the worst thing on Hulu
adambartley-6374323 September 2022
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Bigfoot is an entity many believe in and many want to find, but is there truly anything to find? Sasquatch follows an investigative journalist trying to track down Bigfoot or whoever is at fault for the supposed murder of three men in the 1990s. Returning to northern California, David searches for information relating to the murders or connections to Bigfoot. This series is terrible. The entire premise is unique, but that doesn't make it good. The story is questionable as how have these murders gone uninvestigated, and who believes that if there is a Bigfoot, how is this single random journalist going to find what countless others couldn't? All of the stories contradict one another, and they all just give surface level details such as "he attacked my tent" or "there were noises following me". On top of this, a solid 60 percent of the episodes are about marijuana or the local area, and at most 40 percent is about anything related to Bigfoot. This series isn't worth a second episode of your time if you have any amount of sense or value of time. This series is good for you if you enjoy seeing crazy people talk to a camera, or drug induced paranoia for hours on end.
I'll go with 6 Because...
mqwbqmj3 May 2022
First off I think the fact that they had a pothead open up about Sasquatch in the episode 1 introduction kindve put me right into a skeptical mindset. I actually came into the series with a complete open mind. But a bunch of guys on a weed field "tripping out" about Sasquatch had me believe they were growing some potent s**t as opposed to actual Bigfoot but let's see where this goes. I'll be back to edit if anything else changes.
Ellis Hopper-Gaunce review
ellishopper-gaunce30 September 2022
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Will the case of a murderous sasquatch get you to stick around for the next episode? The suspense of the opening scenes, going back and forth between the animation and the real guy was well written and at the beginning, the story was presented as very suspenseful and mysterious. He conveyed the fear and horror well. I wish they carried more cliffhangers throughout the rest of the episode. The only one we get is the private investigator calling back saying they had a story matching the sasquatch killing people and in the first episode they don't even get to interview the guy. But I also liked their way of not only explaining bigfoot but explaining the role of northern California in relation to bigfoot. But once again the first episode does not show any big breakthroughs with the case which is important in a documentary series to catch the viewer on the case. Is it worth the second viewing, I would give it one last chance. I really like true crime and horror and this seems like a good mix.
Very misleading film title
jaycbrooks21 April 2021
For a film being title Sasquatch I can understand how you might think it's investigating Bigfoot sightings or searching for evidence, I was in the same spot. Turns out there is 10x more about weed farming in backwoods California than it is about Sasquatch. So if you are interested in the alleged murder of 3 random pot farmers from 1993, then this is for you. If you are looking for a cool Bigfoot doc, this is definitely not going to scratch that itch.
Not for Sasquatch truthers...
burgerpnk21 April 2021
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Reading other reviews, it's pretty clear some Squatch hunters were hoping Hulu somehow landed the world's first definitive truth on Bigfoot and are disappointed that's not the case.
Obviously, this is a true crime documentary with substantially more layers. No, it's not a 21 minute episode of Forensic Files. No, it's not entirely about Bigfoot. It's a complex story told in semi-real time as the film maker investigates a murder story from his history.
This is a layered story that evolves over the course of three episodes. Having more than one storyline or focus within a series is not a "red herring"; rather, it captures the full environment surrounding the main murder in question.
Definitely worth the watch for true crime fans. If you've devoted your life to hunting Sasquatch...it may not ultimately be worth your time.
Obviously, this is a true crime documentary with substantially more layers. No, it's not a 21 minute episode of Forensic Files. No, it's not entirely about Bigfoot. It's a complex story told in semi-real time as the film maker investigates a murder story from his history.
This is a layered story that evolves over the course of three episodes. Having more than one storyline or focus within a series is not a "red herring"; rather, it captures the full environment surrounding the main murder in question.
Definitely worth the watch for true crime fans. If you've devoted your life to hunting Sasquatch...it may not ultimately be worth your time.
Should have been a two-minute local crime report.
saramgia20 April 2021
It advertises itself as being about a story that Sasquatch killed three people on a cannabis farm. It deviates quickly into an inaccurate history of the area, then describes the area's agricultural properties, shows multiple irrelevant and unenlightening conversations with random people, then a debunked video of a fake Sasquatch with no disclaimer, made lots of commentary on the war on drugs, misrepresents the area (for dramatic effect?), etc. It is boring, slow, and redundant interrupted throughout to describe a journalist's techniques and irrelevant experiences. Includes an irrelevant, inconsistent insistence on nurture over nature. When the event is revealed, it's not exceptional.
One of the better true crime docuseries I've seen in a while!
harveymarosehope20 October 2021
First, I'm convinced most of the 1 stars are people who didn't bother to read the series description before they watched, and instead of just moving on to something else came here to complain about it not actually being about catching sasquatch.
Second, this was a really cool look into the dark underbelly of the the Mendocino, but more importantly the national forest system as a whole. If you've ever worked on a national forest, you know this kind of stuff is well known and runs rampant amongst the national forests in California. Racism, crime and even murder can be common place, especially in a place as large and anonymous as a national park can be. It's as fascinating as it is tragic, and if you're a fan of true crime, this is a solid watch.
Second, this was a really cool look into the dark underbelly of the the Mendocino, but more importantly the national forest system as a whole. If you've ever worked on a national forest, you know this kind of stuff is well known and runs rampant amongst the national forests in California. Racism, crime and even murder can be common place, especially in a place as large and anonymous as a national park can be. It's as fascinating as it is tragic, and if you're a fan of true crime, this is a solid watch.
False advertising
tndftrfh1 May 2022
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Not about Sasquatch. If your were intrigued by the title then prepare to be disappointed. There was nothing satisfying about the ending after enduring three boring episodes. Who cares about drug dealers killing each other? Grrrrrrr.
Laaaaame
stephychaos21 April 2021
Great watch! Give it a chance!
akfrater28 April 2021
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So I won't lie, going into watching this docu series I was being a pretty big skeptic not because of it being themed around "Sasquatch" but because cannabis and Sasquatch are two of my favorite things in this world, but there has never been very much tying those two worlds together. This series is a must watch though if you love true crime stories and our beloved Sasquatch. This really hit home for me because my dad was born and raised in humbolt county and my older brother lived there for many years. The way of living shown in this series is as true as it can get on camera with limited interviews in this industry in that specific area. This series also does a great job with taking you back into the highlighted story and also taking and explaining Sasquatch and the way of living. Highly recommended docu series!
IF YOU FEEL THE NEED....................
jreeders51820 April 2021
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