The Best Bigfoot Movie Ever Might Have Just Been Announced – And It’s Basically John Wick With a Cryptid

When you think of John Wick, you picture Keanu Reeves tearing through a maze of assassins with a calm‑cold stare and a belt full of bullets. That sleek, blood‑soaked formula has seeped into countless action flicks over the past decade, and now it’s about to collide with something you’d never expect: the legendary cryptid Bigfoot.

According to The Hollywood Reporter, the horror script titled Wildman has been snapped up by Badlands, the horror‑focused offshoot of Thunder Road Films that launched in 2024. The screenplay, written by Jacob Rainer and discovered via a genre‑screenplay contest, pitches a revenge tale that feels straight out of a John Wick movie, only the hero is a massive, fur‑covered Sasquatch.

The premise is simple yet oddly compelling: Bigfoot’s younger brother is hunted down and killed by a band of poachers, and the towering creature goes on a violent crusade to retrieve the body and exact retribution. Think gritty, choreographed combat, but instead of a sleek suit you’ve got shaggy limbs and massive claws. It’s a mash‑up that borders on the absurd—until you remember how well the original John Wick formula translates to any setting when you keep the core ingredients: relentless pacing, clear‑cut motivation, and a world that respects the rules of its own violence.

Why does this matter? For one, Bigfoot movies have traditionally leaned into comedy or family‑friendly adventure. The few attempts at a darker tone—think Willow Creek or Abominable—never really stuck. Wildman aims to flip that script, delivering a horror‑action hybrid that treats the Sasquatch not as a goofy mascot but as a vengeful anti‑hero. It’s an intriguing proposition because it forces the genre to answer a question that has lingered for years: what would a monster look like if it had a personal vendetta and the skills to back it up?

Adding weight to the project is Badlands’ pedigree. The label sits under the Thunder Road umbrella—the same studio that helped shepherd the John Wick franchise into mainstream success. That means the executives who understand how to balance slick action with narrative stakes are now overseeing a monster‑revenge story. Their involvement hints that the film won’t just be a gimmicky novelty; it could actually deliver the kind of meticulously staged set‑pieces that made the Wick movies a benchmark for modern action.

There’s also a meta‑pleasure in watching a creature that’s traditionally hidden in the woods step into the spotlight of an urban‑style hit‑list. The contrast between the hulking, nature‑bound beast and the sleek, neon‑lit corridors typical of a John Wick chase could create a visual language that feels fresh—imagine a massive silhouette cutting through rain‑slicked alleys, the sound of crunching leaves mixing with gunfire. It’s the sort of tonal juggle that, if pulled off, would make Wildman a standout in both horror and action circles.

Of course, the film still has a lot to prove. Balancing the over‑the‑top nature of a cryptid protagonist with the grounded realism that fans love about John Wick is a tightrope walk. Too much camp, and the tension collapses; too much grit, and the mythic quality of Bigfoot might feel forced. But with a solid script, the backing of a studio that knows its way around blood‑splattered choreography, and a premise that practically screams curiosity, there’s genuine reason to be excited.

Bottom line: if you’ve ever wondered what would happen if a Sasquatch decided to avenge his brother the way John Wick avenges his dog, Wildman might finally give you an answer. It could very well become the first truly dark, action‑driven Bigfoot film—one that finally taps into the creature’s primal fury rather than its slapstick potential. Keep an eye on this one; the forest is about to get a whole lot more dangerous.