Deep in the vast wilderness of Texas, legends swirl about a mysterious creature that haunts the shadows. It is known by many names, but most commonly referred to as the Dogman of Texas. Tales of its existence have been whispered from generation to generation, capturing the imaginations of both the curious and the fearful. The Dogman Triangle is a documentary by Seth Breedlove and Small Town Monsters, a company that aims to shed light on local cryptids such as The Jersey Devil, The Mothman and the Flatwoods Monster just to name a few. If you’ve seen any of their past work, then you know exactly what to expect. And if you haven’t seen any of them, read on to get a better idea of what lies ahead.

The documentary explores the mysterious phenomenon known as the Dogman Triangle, an area shrouded in legends and sightings of a creature that strikes fear into the hearts of those who encounter it. As the film unfolds, it delves deep into the accounts of eyewitnesses and local lore, aiming to shed light on the origins, behavior, and significance of this cryptid within the context of the surrounding community.

With a degree in Ecology, I find the ideas of cryptids and their possible effects on ecosystems and local flora and fauna incredibly fascinating. The prospect of exploring the unknown and uncovering hidden aspects of our natural world has always captivated my scientific curiosity. Which makes it painful to see The Dogman Triangle as such a slog to get through. With the science and evidence being flimsy at best, you would hope that it would at least be engaging, but it’s not. It’s downright boring at times.

While the cinematography in The Dogman Triangle is consistently well-executed, showcasing decent visual aesthetics and composition, and the audio quality meets the basic requirements, the film falls short of truly captivating its audience, especially considering the potential of its source material. From a technical perspective, The Dogman Triangle can be considered a competently crafted film. The interviews featured in the documentary are presented in a clear and understandable manner, allowing viewers to grasp the firsthand accounts effectively. However, it is in the moments when the audience is not directly immersed in these personal narratives that the film’s quality begins to decline.

I still believe that documentaries fall into two categories, either they teach more about a subject, maybe shared from a new point of view or they are an echo chamber just reinforcing your existing views. The Dogman Triangle falls into the latter category. The questions are posed in a why that there is very little in the way of doubt or anything resembling skepticism. It boils down to watching a show that bolsters your existing beliefs in this particular cryptid or it confirms your existing disbelief. There is no middle ground. If you’re a super fan of The Dogman, this is a film for you. Everyone else can feel free to skip this one.