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Black Lake was
the only adaptation of the Sasquatch mythos that approached anything nearing folkloric authenticity during the polyester decade
(though granted it requires a lot of suspension of disbelief).
There are some fine cameos to enjoy, such as Elam and
Dub Taylor as redneck locals who try to enlighten the Yankee cubs about "all things Southern". Made towards the end
of his career, Taylor is nonetheless in top form, making maudlin moments...well, less maudlin. Lots of juicy closeups and
some unexpectedly fine lighting, remind you too, this film was made with 35mm anamorhpic by (same year he shot Halloween)
Dean Cundey. From a craftsmanship point of view, it's technically superior to most exploitation pictures of its ilk,
and for that matter, today.
"Two
anthropologists search for a long-armed relative of Bigfoot seen loping around a sinister lake. Dub Taylor and Jack Elam,
as good ole' swamp boys, give the film character...the film ends with a harrowing chase." - John Stanely, Creature Features
Movie Guide
"A surprisingly effective Bigfoot film with screen veterans Jack Elam and Dub Taylor helping the unknown
cast move things along." - Michael Weldon, Psychotronic
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