The Mothman Prophecies

The Mothman Prophecies relate to sightings of a mysterious, winged creature with glowing red eyes reported in Point Pleasant, West Virginia, during the 1960s. Some believe these sightings were predictive, associated with impending disasters, most notably the Silver Bridge collapse in 1967. The story combines eyewitness accounts, local folklore, and paranormal concepts, suggesting the creature may symbolize impending doom or serve as an omen. While many consider it a modern myth or psychological phenomenon, the legend has inspired books, movies, and ongoing fascination with unexplained phenomena in the region.