Small Town Monsters continues its tenth anniversary of chilling cryptid explorations with a deep dive into one of the most infamous and terrifying Sasquatch encounter stories in North American history: The Siege of Ape Canyon, directed by Eli Watson and produced by Seth Breedlove.
The legendary 1924 event shocked the Pacific Northwest and cemented the Bigfoot phenomenon in American folklore. It centers on a group of gold prospectors, led by Fred Beck. They claimed they were subjected to a relentless overnight attack by massive, hairy, ape-like creatures in a remote Washington canyon. It was an event so visceral and terrifying that it has been debated and sensationalized for a century.
The Siege of Ape Canyon brings this harrowing, century-old tale to life with compelling historical analysis, expert interviews, and, for the first time, on-the-ground footage of the actual cabin site where the alleged siege took place. The film features researcher Marc Myrsell, who has dedicated years to unraveling the truth behind the frightening event. He peels back layers of myth, sensationalism, and fragmented evidence to uncover what really happened.
This film follows Small Town Monsters docs like The Mothman of Point Pleasant, and American Werewolves.
This feature-length documentary will launch exclusively on streaming platforms, including Prime Video and Vimeo on Demand, on November 11, 2025.
