Shocking! ‘Sasquatch Sunset’ Actors Transform into Wild, Shaggy Beasts – Must See!

Riley Keough, a renowned movie star, seemingly disappears into the wilderness of Humboldt County in the Zellner brothers’ extraordinary silent film, “Sasquatch Sunset”. This movie is an exceptional blend of a nature documentary, silent comedy, survivalist tragedy, and, from the perspective of its four Sasquatch protagonists, a terrifying alien encounter.

Keough, along with her co-stars Nathan Zellner, Jesse Eisenberg, and Christophe Zajac-Denek, are almost unrecognizable beneath the layers of makeup and prosthetics. They portray the Sasquatches with remarkable authenticity, carrying out their primal activities with such conviction that it evokes a sense of both intrigue and empathy in the viewer. The focus eventually shifts from the actors’ performances to the actual characters they portray, particularly Keough’s character, who often appears to be deep in thought.

The film is split into four segments, each representing a different season. The initial segment, representing spring, is the longest and gradually exposes the dynamics of the Sasquatch group. The Sasquatches do communicate, but in an untranslatable Sasquatch language. Their actions, however, reveal more about their personalities. The alpha male is self-absorbed and driven by lust, the beta male struggles with his limitations, the child appears to communicate with his hand, and the female often gazes into the distance, seemingly lost in thought.

The film’s score provides additional insight into the emotions of the Sasquatches. It ranges from soothing flute melodies that signify contentment, to unsettling electronic sounds that indicate tension or fear. Their reactions to the presence of humans, or any evidence thereof, is particularly intriguing. The Sasquatches are clearly disturbed and anxious about the human presence, yet humans never actually appear in the film.

The Zellner brothers cleverly use the Sasquatches’ reactions to human artifacts to highlight the alien nature of humans from the Sasquatches’ perspective. However, they avoid resorting to cliched portrayals of Sasquatch behavior. The film leaves the viewer guessing how the Sasquatches would react to their first encounter with a paved road.

Keough’s performance is particularly memorable, especially in a scene at a deserted human campsite. Her character’s reaction to the campsite, a silent close-up shot that encapsulates a range of emotions, is deeply affecting. The film raises existential questions, encouraging the viewer to contemplate the relationship between humans and Sasquatches and the inherent narcissism of the human species.

“Sasquatch Sunset” is an unconventional yet engaging film that leaves a lasting impression on the viewer. The film subtly critiques the human tendency to impose their own narratives and expectations on other beings. It challenges the viewer’s preconceived notions about the Sasquatches, urging them to acknowledge and appreciate their distinctiveness.

The film concludes with a poignant scene where the Sasquatches are seen tapping on tree trunks in unison. This initially perplexing behavior is eventually revealed to be their form of long-distance communication. This final revelation serves as a gentle reminder of the Sasquatches’ intelligence and the complexity of their social structures.