Monsters Caught on Film: Amazing Evidence of Lake Monsters, Bigfoot and Other Strange Beasts

Caught on Film

by Melvyn Willin

From the Loch Ness Monster to the Yeti and Bigfoot, "Phantom Creatures Caught on Film" is a thrilling collection of monster photographs from around the world. Each compelling picture is accompanied by illuminating commentary from paranormal expert and psychical investigator, Dr Melvyn Willin. Five chapters cover everything from extinct species and living dinosaurs, to lake monsters, unknown apes and other creatures. Are these photographs misidentified coincidences or elaborate hoaxes? Or do they present real evidence of mysterious beasts and monsters caught on film? You decide.

Genres: Nonfiction, Supernatural, Cryptozoology, Paranormal, Animals

141 pages, Hardcover

First published August 28, 2010

Reviews

[Mike Kleine · Rating 2 out of 5]

It is what it is. Not the worst I have ever read on the subject but I found a typo and immediately, it made it seem like less of an experience. Most of the photos, I had already seen on the Internet. This book would have thrived had it come out in the mid-90s, back when not everyone had access to the Internet and photos like these were still (kinda) sought after.

These days though? This made for a quick read. That's it. Not necessarily interesting (either). The anecdotes preceding each photo were not very insightful (more than was already there in the photo).

Not a complete waste of time but, there are infinitely better ways I could have spent my four hours.

[Andrew Pritchard · Rating 3 out of 5]

Fairly interesting all around. Most of the photos within were ones I’ve seen before with a couple I haven’t. The text accompanying each picture didn’t really offer much, mostly saying when and where it was taken and, in most cases, not taking one side over the other in regards to authenticity. Nice to skim through every once in a while. You’ll be able to finish it within a day.

[Elliot Savage · Rating 3 out of 5]

A decent coffee table book, a page or so of info on each mysterious creature, and then some photographic "evidence". Obviously, it's not hugely detailed, but it's a nice little coffee table book on the subject.

[Jennifer · Rating 3 out of 5]

Fun read with my niece.

[Domini Phillips-Perkins · Rating 4 out of 5]

Fun book filled with monsters caught on film with pictures and stories behind how they came to be on film. Quick little read for those who enjoy the strange and paranormal.

[MKF · Rating 1 out of 5]

This review will cover all of the books within the series. First and foremost just because you can't explain it doesn't mean it's something paranormal. All the books contain a good helping of the usual blurry photos that happens when someone tries to photography an unknown creature, ufo, or ghosts. You see a blob and yet people supposedly can make out what it is or details. The biggest things that make me doubt reports is that almost every witness says the exact same things just with different details. The most famous includes the I didn't see anything at the time and I was a skeptic until I experienced this. The best is in the monster book where a skeptic became a believer after seeing a large domistic cat and convincing himself it was one of England's mysterious big cats. I have cats who do some weird stuff maybe they're possessed by demons which explains a lot so am I believer now if so who do I call for a cat exorcism?

[Simone · Rating 3 out of 5]

I didn't enjoy this book as much as the others. While keeping the open-minded theme I think Dr. Willin should have done the same when giving approximate 'pre-historic' dates. Is evolution not still a theory?

[Kcastro · Rating 5 out of 5]

Very interesting. Several 'monsters' are one that have actually been proven to exist. Quick read. NOT just for Bigfoot fans.

[Kristina · Rating 3 out of 5]

I love cryptozoology so this book was really interesting to read!

[Heather · Rating 4 out of 5]

Real or not real? You decide.

[Elsa · Rating 4 out of 5]

Pretty cool.

[Ellen C · Rating 3 out of 5]

Fun. Talks about all the creatures that people believe in. I like that it offers a plausible explanation for several of the monsters.

[Laura]

a bit boring

[Beth Wemple · Rating 4 out of 5]

I enjoyed this one but frankly it could have had more monsters and less real life sightings. Overall another good "coffee table" book!

[Mord McGhee · Rating 4 out of 5]

Enjoyed the photographic essay presented in a thoughtful, step by step manner. Nothing groundbreaking though pleasant and enjoyable. Good introduction to cryptozoology for 'visual' learners.