“The legend is real. So is the terror.” Exists is an entertaining yet ultimately disappointing found footage attempt of capturing the raw power of the ultimate cryptid. Fans of Bigfoot may enjoy seeing the Sasquatch unleash his power and demonstrate his superiority over humans in the woods, but they must endure the tired trope of found footage and character arcs that go nowhere.

In 2013, a found footage horror movie was shot on location in this historic town and its surrounding forest. The film Willow Creek is a surprisingly effective horror movie and a genuine love letter to Willow Creek and those who believe. It may not be successful on every level, but when it works, it really, really works.