GOAT SUCKER OR "STRANGE DOG"?? YOU DECIDE

So, in Cuero, Texas, a woman claims to have found the mythical cryptid, the chupacabra! AYE!

read the story here . . .

here's a look at the supposed beasty . . .

MOVIE REVIEW - GWOEMUL (THE HOST)

Based on a true story, Joon-ho Bong's Gwoemul (The Host) is probably the best monster movie put out in years. Scary, original, fun, sad, exciting, disturbing and awesome are just some of the words that could be used to describe this film. I cannot stress enough: At your earliest opportunity go see this film.

The plot is simple. The United States military dumps a bunch of chemicals into the Han river, which years later results in a mutation, a freakish tadpole/monkey/octopus/fish thing that one day climbs out of the water and starts eating and killing people. A man, Park Gang-Du, with a sleeping disorder fights the creature, only to see his daughter stolen away by it. Later, in quarantine, the Park family receives a call from his daughter. She's alive, left in the sewer lair of the monster, unable to escape.

The Park family must escape from quarantine and attempt to rescue the daughter. The rest of the film is a roller coaster ride of a dysfunctional family versus a monster and the oppressive society that doesn't believe that the daughter could be alive. Through the course of the film heroic sacrifices and stunning feats of bravery define the Park family, against a background of incompetence and duplicity sponsored by the US government.

Yes, we're the bad guys.

Again.

The special effects are top notch. The creepiness factor is high. Joon-Ho Bong is a director to watch and watch out for. Let's hope Hollywood is paying attention. If Grindhouse is half as good as Gwoemul, we'll be lucky.

TOP TEN BIGFOOT APPEARANCES

Ah, the famed Sasquatch. Of all of my favorite crypto-creatures, you are by far my favorite.

Luckily, the world of pop culture agrees with me! Therefore, I give you my ten favorite appearances of the legendary creature in popular culture.

1. The Grandaddy of them all: The Roger Patterson/Bob Gimlin footage that brought the big fella to the public eye.

2. Harry and the Hendersons: Sasquatch; Spielberg style.

3. The Six-Million Dollar Man: The Bionic Bigfoot

4. The Venture Brothers: See number three.

5. Bigfoot and Wildboy: Saturday mornings get in on the action.

6. Scare Tactics: Spooky candid camera.

7. Boggy Creek: Scary ass Bigfoot

8. Jack Link's Beef Jerky: Messing with Sasquatch via clever advertising.

9. Tenacious D: Sasquatch - Crypto-Rock

10. In Search Of: Leonard Nimoy's scientific investigations only propelled interest.

CHUPACABRAS AND LUCHADORES UNITE!

Click on over to Cartoon Network for a look at two cartoons that are coming up from the network that I am really looking forward to.

The first, The Secret Saturdays, is a creation of artist/animator Jay Stephens. Bringing back the old school feel of action packed Saturday morning cartoons, this looks like a worthy successor to Johnny Quest, The Herculoids, and my personal favorite, Thundarr the Barbarian!

The second show is based on the most famous Mexican wrestler of all time, Santo! The biggest pop culture icon of Mexico is set to take over the States with what looks like a fantastic cartoon. Read more about the folk hero.

Make sure to watch the "sizzle reels" for both shows.