Added to Prime Video on Thursday, Oct 12, 2023 Set in Staten Island, New York, Cropsey is a chilling documentary that uncovers the dark urban legends surrounding the mysterious disappearances of five children. The legend of Cropsey, a boogeyman-like figure, had long been a campfire tale shared among the local residents. However, this film posits that there might be more to the myth than mere folklore. As the filmmakers, Joshua Zeman and Barbara Brancaccio, dig deeper into the investigation, they come face-to-face with Andre Rand, a real-life suspect linked to these missing children cases. The documentary examines the thin line between urban myth and reality, leading viewers through a haunting journey of unsolved mysteries, community trauma, and the search for truth.
Length: 1h24m
Genre: Documentary, Crime, Mystery
This Title is: Haunting and Thought-provoking
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Trailer
Cast
- Joshua Zeman as Himself – Co-Director
- Barbara Brancaccio as Herself – Co-Director
Parental Guidance
Content may be unsuitable for young audiences due to its subject matter and themes surrounding child disappearances.
Trivia
- The filmmakers, Joshua Zeman and Barbara Brancaccio, grew up in Staten Island and had heard the legend of Cropsey during their childhood.
- Andre Rand, who plays a pivotal role in the documentary, was a former janitor at the Willowbrook State School, a now-defunct institution for children with intellectual disabilities.
Our Review
Cropsey stands as a haunting testament to the merging of urban legends with real-life horrors. The film brilliantly oscillates between the past and the present, intertwining the chilling tales of Cropsey with the harrowing real-life investigations into the missing children. Its strength lies in its ability to pose questions without necessarily providing all the answers, allowing viewers to ponder upon the nature of myths and their origins. While the eerie ambiance and heart-wrenching testimonials make it a difficult watch, it’s undeniably an essential documentary that delves into the psyche of a community and its shared traumas.
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