TEXARKANA MAGAZINE
FACTS ABOUT THE BOGGY CREEK LEGEND
THE MONSTER MART in Fouke, Arkansas, is dedicated to preserving the history of the Fouke Monster, a local creature made famous by the movie The Legend of Boggy Creek . The store displays historic Fouke Monster items and an assortment of Fouke Monster and Boggy Creek shirts, gifts, books, and memorabilia. The Mart has had visitors from 26 foreign countries and all 50 states. The owner, Denny Roberts, is planning future Airbnb options for lodging when visiting to search for the legend. NEW 50 TH ANNIVERSARY 4K UHD HDR 10+ DISC PACKAGE of the movie is being release with never-before-seen original outtakes prepared by Justin Beahm, Reverend Entertainment, film commentary from Lyle Blackburn, and 5.1 surround sound option.
THE MOVIE Original Release Date— August 25, 1972 Directed by Charles B. Pierce The film grossed more than 20 million dollars. Re-Released in 2019 The film premiered at the historic Perot Theatre on Friday, June 14, 2019, breaking Perot screening records.
STAY TUNED Carrying on in her father’s footsteps, Pamula Pierce Barcelou is in the pre-production stages of a NEW The Legend of Boggy Creek franchise!
LOCAL TALK According to witnesses, the creature resembles Bigfoot, standing over six feet tall and covered with hair. Some say the monster weighs between 300 and 800 pounds. The beast smells of a combination of skunk and wet dog.
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