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Mothman (2010): Cast & Plot

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Mothman is a 2010 sci-fi thriller directed by Sheldon Wilson, starring Alex Hardee as Jamie, Connor Fox and Michael Aills. It runs 1 hour 26 minutes.

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Mothman (2010) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 26m (86 min)
Director
Sheldon Wilson
Genres
Thriller , Sci-Fi , Horror
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Mothman About?

The premise of Mothman without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

When a group of friends attempt to conceal the truth surrounding a mutual friend's tragic death, they soon realize they are being hunted by a malevolent force. As the hidden secret surfaces, the entity’s relentless pursuit forces each of them to confront a deadly predator that knows its prey.

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Cast & crew

Mothman Cast & Characters

Alex Hardee leads the cast as Jamie, with Connor Fox as Derek and Michael Aills as Jared. Directed by Sheldon Wilson; 30 actors are credited in all.

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From the director

More from Sheldon Wilson

More films directed by Sheldon Wilson, best-rated first: The Unspoken, Believer, Dead in the Water and Stickman.

Full filmography
Plot

Mothman Plot Summary

What happens in Mothman from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

In Point Pleasant, West Virginia, a tight-knit group of high school seniors fates takes a dark turn by a riverside near an old mill. What begins as a mischief-filled prank aimed at their friend Jamie ends in tragedy when he drowns in the river. To hide the accident, the teens stage a cover story, insisting Jamie’s death happened after he struck his head while jumping in—an act that plants the seed of guilt and fear that will fester for years.

Full summary

The whole story of Mothman, scene by scene

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Videos

Mothman Trailers & Videos

The trailer of Mothman.

Mothman with Jewel Staite airing April 24 on Syfy!
Quiz

How Well Do You Know Mothman?

10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.

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In which U.S. state is the town of Point Pleasant, where the story takes place?

Details

Mothman Also Known As

9 alternative titles, including “Mothman - Die Rueckkehr” and “Mothman - Die Rückkehr”.

Also known as
  • Mothman - Die Rueckkehr
  • Mothman - Die Rückkehr
  • Tuhaf Yaratık
  • Molyember
  • Castigo Mortal
  • Человек-мотылёк
  • 恐怖天蛾人
  • Człowiek Ćma
  • 모스맨

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FAQ

Mothman FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Mothman, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Mothman?

Mothman runs 1 hour 26 minutes (86 minutes).

When was Mothman released?

Mothman was released on April 24, 2010.

Who directed Mothman?

Mothman was directed by Sheldon Wilson.

More films by Sheldon Wilson

Who is in the cast of Mothman?

Mothman stars Alex Hardee as Jamie, Connor Fox as Derek and Michael Aills as Jared, among 30 credited actors.

Does Mothman have a post-credit scene?

No. Mothman has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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