Richard Gere Horror Film Based on Classic Book Available on Netflix
Originally published Jul 14, 2026
By Witney Seibold · /Film
AI-generated summary based on /Film · Aggregated by Filmarian · Human-reviewed and approved on Jul 14, 2026
Key points
- The film is based on John Keel's 1975 book 'The Mothman Prophecies,' which details sightings of a cryptid in West Virginia.
- Richard Gere stars as a journalist haunted by the Mothman legend and its connection to a tragic event.
- The movie is described as moody and mysterious, with a focus on supernatural occurrences and unexplained events.
- The film is currently available for streaming on Netflix.
A cult horror film starring Richard Gere, based on a 1975 book about the Mothman legend, is now streaming on Netflix. The movie, titled 'The Mothman Prophecies,' was released in 2002 and directed by Mark Pellington. It follows a journalist who becomes entangled in the mysterious events surrounding the Mothman sightings in Point Pleasant, West Virginia. The film blends eerie atmosphere with unexplained phenomena, drawing comparisons to the tone of 'The X-Files.'
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