Unverified (2022) User Reviews

Budget paint drying slowly

[stephenmsaunders · 2/10 · 12 September 2022]

The thing which kills Unverified before it can even really get going is not the lack of budget, or even the quality of the actors, but the pacing.

The film, which we will be generous enough to refer it to as, opens with a long spell of a realtor driving to a house. But wait! There is a gate in the driveway. We see her get out of her car, open the gate. Get back in her car and drive through the gate. Get out of her car again close the gate. Drive on. This is not how cinematic narrative is supposed to be (unless Someone was being paid by the minute to produce this, in which case, fine lol).

And this is pretty typical of the pacing of the whole film. It's not so much amateurish, because amateur can infer some level of enthusiasm, as just not really watchable.

I very rarely rate anything below 3 but I must put this in that category as a warning to anybody against making the mistake of watching it for an evening of entertainment.

Believable

[schnoodle-91399 · 10/10 · 21 April 2023]

This movie was awesome. The storyline was great, actors did a good job portraying their characters and I liked the ending. It's a believable story. Scott always produces good films but this one is one of his best. I love all the scenery shown in the movie as you really get a feel for how difficult the terrain can be trying to study these creatures. I also liked how people characters were open minded about the possibility bigfoot exists it really added to the movie. Id put this up there with Willow Creek and Exists. It's definitely worth the watch especially if you like more believable movies about bigfoot.

Pleasantly surprised

[bombshell98 · 9/10 · 12 September 2022]

My husband and I just finished watching Unverified. I'm not easy to please but this movie was surprisingly good. You have to have a brain a bit bigger than that of a gnat (unlike the first reviewer) to appreciate how the story unfolded. It's not like watching paint dry. At first I was REALLY skeptical as to whether we'd turn it off in the first 5 minutes but we were both glad we watched it all the way through. I didn't recognize any of the actors but they were all really good and really believable. All in all, we both enjoyed the movie. I also told my husband that I was so happy that it kept me interested rather than looking at the clock wondering when it would be over. Go in with an open mind. If you have a short attention span, find something else to watch. Know your shortcomings and move on, otherwise just sit back and enjoy the movie.

Realistic

[jaredperry-16878 · 8/10 · 19 February 2023]

I had a lot of fun watching it with a group of friends. The film sparked some good conversations about how far some people will go to prove the existence of unverified animals. The movie builds in intensity throughout, and I couldn't tell what was going to happen until the very end. I also appreciated the realistic attitude towards the unverified creature, more scientific than slapdash. No cliché shock tactics, which seem to be common in monster movies. It was refreshing to not have to look at far fetched overdone CGI images. The movie had a more rugged and real feel to it and I loved the scenery.

Sasquatch...Exist or Not?

[grayjay-39924 · 10/10 · 12 March 2023]

I really liked this movie! It caused me to think about the possibilities of some "Being" that might live undetected in a vast wilderness. I especially liked that there were people who wanted to protect the possibility of a "Being".

I've seen other videos produced by Scott Herriot. Unverified is the best! I highly recommend this interesting & intriguing film! The actors, camera crew, writers & directors did a great job with the story!

I guess I would like to believe that there is enough wilderness where a peaceful being could live safely. A place where humans could not take advantage of them for monetary gains.

Really enjoyed it!

[cory-42712 · 10/10 · 16 February 2023]

This is not your typical Bigfoot film and that's what I really liked about it! No actors in fake looking costumes, just good suspense and a few surprises that kept me interested the entire time. Great scenery, really good actors, and a suspenseful story that made me really think about the possibility that creatures like this exists. I loved that it had a sense of humor too - especially liked the scenes with Jason and Jeff. They're funny together and make a great team. Like I said, I never considered myself much of a Bigfoot fanatic, but this little indie film sure made me think about it. Definitely recommend.

Well-paced and believable, with interesting storyline and excellent acting!

[TerriSee · 10/10 · 21 February 2023]

Finding myself more drawn to indie films this year I thought I'd give this one a try after hearing about it from a friend. After all, it sounded different from the usual trendy fare. Have to say, I loved it! Seriously good acting by the entire cast, and the main character is unique and engaging. A few cheeky laughs are tucked into the suspenseful storyline, and the pace is right -- no time-wasting lulls or unimportant exposition -- always a turn to make me forget I was watching a movie (though also making me eat too many cookies). Best of all, really likable characters and believable story. I totally recommend it!

It's a drama... but a straight-up fun movie.

[runcoyoterun · 9/10 · 19 February 2023]

"Unverified" is as much about Sasquatch enthusiasts as it is about the big guy himself. And yes, as another reviewer put it, it doesn't feel like your "typical" Bigfoot film.

Whether you're a believer or not, the unfolding human intrigue makes for a suspenseful and surprisingly entertaining watch. And even if you're unfamiliar with the concepts of "squatching," you'll get a crash course through the characters' interactions until you're watching a kaleidoscope of perspectives, needs, grudges, passions, impulses - and the final collision of all of the above. All centered around a creature whose existence is Unverified.

The actors were great, spot-on... I didn't recognize most of them, but they all felt like authentic people to me. Does Sasquatch make an appearance? That's to be left for the viewer.

One part spooky, one part humorous, all entertainment, this film will appeal to anyone with a taste for unsolved mysteries and an appreciation for overlapping human perspectives. A truly fun watch!