In the annals of cinema, there exists a category of films that are so spectacularly terrible they achieve a sort of grandeur. “Bigfoot vs D.B. Cooper” is one such film that has earned its place in this hall of infamy. The plot, if one can be so generous as to call it that, revolves around a group of young hunters who venture into the Pacific Northwest wilderness. Little do they know, they’re about to become the prey in a bizarre encounter with the legendary Bigfoot and the infamous hijacker D.B. Cooper.
The movie unfolds with a series of events that defy logic and taste. There are hijackings aplenty, with D.B. Cooper himself making an appearance, though you might forget he’s there amidst the chaos. Cryptids abound, with a Bigfoot costume that looks like it was cobbled together from leftover Halloween sales. Then there are the hunky boys, parading around with their abs on full display, and their not-so-hunky friend who seems to have wandered in from a different movie set entirely.
Narrators pop in to add a semblance of coherence to the narrative, while turkey hunting and gun safety training serve as bewildering subplots. The characters engage in endless running through the woods, interrupted only by pose-offs that would make a bodybuilder blush. And the abs, oh the abs! They deserve a special mention for their starring role in the film.
The Turkish Diplomats, a trio of podcasters from Arkansas, took it upon themselves to dissect this cinematic anomaly in their show “The Turkish Diplomats present Charming Noise”. Tom, Calvin, and Paul, with their penchant for bad movies and good company, embarked on a journey through the film’s many layers of absurdity. They found so much to discuss that they dedicated not one, but two episodes to it, and hinted at the potential for many more.
The podcast episodes end on a cliff-hanger, quite literally, leaving listeners dangling in suspense. But fear not, for the resolution comes swiftly with the promise of a second part posted just days later. It’s a fitting homage to a movie that leaves viewers hanging in a different sense, pondering the mysteries of its existence.
“Bigfoot vs D.B. Cooper” is a film that must be seen to be believed, and even then, belief is optional. It’s a testament to the enduring allure of bad movies and the joy they bring to those who revel in their glorious ineptitude. So grab some popcorn, suspend your disbelief, and dive into the experience that is “Bigfoot vs D.B. Cooper”. Just don’t say we didn’t warn you.