Prepare for “the greatest Bigfoot story ever told.”
Bleecker Street has released the trailer for the upcoming absurdist comedy “Sasquatch Sunset,” starring Riley Keough and Jesse Eisenberg as hairy (and horny) mythical creatures. It is set for theatrical release on April 12.
Per PvNew‘s Rebecca Rubin, who was on the ground at Sundance when the film premiered, “Sasquatch Sunset” does not include dialogue but features “plenty of grunts” and “captures an immersive, ‘true’ depiction of the daily life of the Sasquatch. That apparently involves sex, masturbation, vomiting, flatulence and plenty of other gory acts that aren’t fit to print.”
The trailer also depicts the creatures hiking, eating and interacting with the natural world.
Directed by brothers David and Nathan Zellner, with a script by David Zellner, the film’s official description reads: “In the misty forests of North America, a family of Sasquatches — possibly the last of their enigmatic kind — embark on an absurdist, epic, hilarious and ultimately poignant journey over the course of one year. These shaggy and noble giants fight for survival as they find themselves on a collision course with the ever-changing world around them.”
The rest of the main cast includes Christophe Zajac-Denek and Nathan Zellner. Producers include Lars Knudsen, Tyler Campellone, the Zellner brothers, George Rush, Eisenberg and David Harari. Ari Aster executive produces.
PvNew chief film critic Peter Debruge reviewed the film at Sundance, writing that he was “riveted” by the film and describing the humor as “pitched at such a strange register.” He wrote, “Sasquatches may not exist, but miraculously enough, this movie does, and like the creatures it depicts, it must be seen to be believed.”
The Zellners’ drama film “Kumiko, the Treasure Hunter” premiered at Sundance 10 years ago. They also had a short film, “Sasquatch Birth Journal 2,” screen at the festival in 2011.“Sasquatch Sunset” runs 89 minutes and is officially categorized as a drama and adventure film, in addition to comedy.
Watch the trailer below.
