History Main / TheFlatwoodsMonster

* Flatwoods Monsters are recurring enemies in the ''VideoGame/PointBlank'' series:
** In the first game, Dr. Don and Dr. Dan track down [[RoswellThatEndsWell Roswell]] in his house at the center of a CircleOfStandingStones to get his piece of the Gunball. Because he's about to be abducted by Flatwoods Monsters driving around in [=UFOs=], he makes a deal to give the duo the piece if they take down all the aliens. Gameplay consists of blasting the [=UFOs=] to bits, after which the Flatwoods Monsters fall out.

* The rarely seen bot mode of Botanica from ''WesternAnimation/TransformersBeastMachines'' is designed after the Flatwoods Monster and the Frametown Monster. Her overall body takes cues from the Flatwoods Monster, while her face is a more elegant rendition of that of the Frametown Monster.

* Mitsuko Hiramori from ''Anime/YuGiOhGoRush'' is an alien that is based on the Flatwoods Monster with a strong affinity to [[RuleOfThree the number three]].

* The Arcana Force series of ''Franchise/YuGiOh'' combines TarotMotifs and extraterrestials. Arcana Force VI - The Lovers is designed after the Flatwoods Monster.

* ''VideoGame/GaiaAttack 4'': Both the classic version and a SuperDeformed version of the Flatwoods Monster are threats during Mission 15, which takes place in China. It's up to [=GA4=] to protect the population from the incoming aliens. If successful, the monsters are shown to be TheGreys in disguise. The deformed versions are occupied by one grey each and the classic versions hide [[TotemPoleTrench three greys atop one another]].

* The Spacy Land natives, the Spacy Brothers and Himespetchi, from ''VideoGame/{{Tamagotchi}}'' are modeled after the Flatwoods Monster, having spade-shaped heads and WhiteGloves that emphasize their hands.

The Flatwoods Monster[[note]]Also known as the Sutton Monster, the Green Monster, the [[AddedAlliterativeAppeal Phantom of Flatwoods]], and the Braxton County Monster.[[/note]] is a [[OurCryptidsAreMoreMysterious cryptid]] and alien archetype that sprung from an event that occurred on September 12, 1952 in Flatwoods in Braxton County, West Virginia, United States. During the evening hours, a group of seven, among which were one adult and one 17-year old member of the National Guard, went to investigate a bright object that had been seen [[CameFromTheSky falling from the sky]]. What they found, in the singular moment before they [[TentativeLight dropped the flashlight]] and ran in fright, was the Flatwoods Monster. The witnesses have described it as a 10-foot tall man-like figure with glowing eyes set in a round, red face framed by an ace of spades-resembling hood. The rest of its body was dark green, either by itself or from reflecting the surrounding leaves, and its overall shape [[DressesGownsAndSkirts dress-like]]. It had claw-like hands attached directly to its torso and an unsteady [[GhostlyGlide gliding form of motion]]. There was also report of a nauseating mist that caused symptoms akin to those from exposure to [[DeadlyGas mustard gas]].

The Flatwoods Monster[[note]]Also known as the Sutton Monster, the Green Monster, the [[AddedAlliterativeAppeal Phantom of Flatwoods]], and the Braxton County Monster.[[/note]] is a [[OurCryptidsAreMoreMysterious cryptid]] and alien archetype that sprung from an event that occurred on September 12, 1952 in Flatwoods in Braxton County, West Virginia, United States. During the evening hours, a group of seven, among which one adult and one 17-year old member of the National Guard, went to investigate a bright object that had been seen [[CameFromTheSky falling from the sky]]. What they found, in the singular moment before they [[TentativeLight dropped the flashlight]] and ran in fright, was the Flatwoods Monster. The witnesses have described it as a 10-foot tall man-like figure with glowing eyes set in a round, red face framed by an ace of spades-resembling hood. The rest of its body was dark green, either by itself or from reflecting the surrounding leaves, and its overall shape [[DressesGownsAndSkirts dress-like]]. It had claw-like hands attached directly to its torso and an unsteady [[GhostlyGlide gliding form of motion]]. There was also report of a nauseating mist that caused symptoms akin to those from exposure to [[DeadlyGas mustard gas]].

* The main characters of ''Manga/{{Dandadan}}'' fight the Flatwoods Monster in the second chapter. Though the picture in Okarun's imagination matches the traditional image and history, the actual thing only has the collar, and otherwise looks and fights like a giant sumo wrestler wearing a {{Shimenawa}}. [[AlienFairFolk It may also be an evil spirit rather than an alien (whatever the difference is)]]: The monster invades as soon as Momo takes a ward off her grandma's shrine, and it's incinerated when she puts it back up.

* ''Manga/{{Dandadan}}'': As soon as Momo takes a ward off her grandma's shrine, it gets invaded by what Okarun identifies as the Flatwoods Monster. Though the picture in Okarun's imagination matches the traditional image, the actual thing only has the collar, and otherwise looks and fights like a giant sumo wrestler wearing a {{Shimenawa}}.

* Fred Yamazaki is the human disguise of a Flatwoods Monster in ''Chupaca-Love''. The name "Fred" is a [[JapaneseRanguage play]] on "flat" and "Yamazaki" is means "hillside", referencing the hilly landscape of Flatwoods. He is infatuated with Kaya, who does not return the interest. Fred is a powerful UMA, having the advantages of [[TheBigGuy height]], DeadlyGas, and EyeBeams.

* ''WebVideo/TreyTheExplainer'' did a video and a follow-up about the cryptid and whether it's most likely real or not. His consensus was that it was an angry barn owl who was mistaken for a monster.

SubTrope of OurCryptidsAreMoreMysterious. SisterTrope to TheReptilians and TheMothman, another owl-based West Virginian cryptid-or-alien. [[JustForFun/IThoughtItMeant Not To Be Confused With]] the [[LittleGreenMen Hopkinsville Goblins]], which were fought by the Sutton Family, whereas the Flatwoods Monster used to be known as the Sutton Monster because of the county seat.

Another influential entry in the lore is a report from a couple who were driving on a deserted road with their 18-month old child on the night of September 13, 1952. Nearby Frametown, 16 miles from Flatwoods, their car came to a standstill and the family was beset by a noxious mist smelling of ether and burnt sulfur. A purple light from the [[DontGoInTheWoods surroundings woods]] announced the arrival of what would become known as the Frametown Monster. The couple has described it as a 9-foot tall, [[TheReptilians reptilian humanoid]] with two spindly fingers per hand. From the waist down, the monster was hidden in a hovering metallic cone. Once it left, the car started working again. The ostensible relation between the Frametown Monster and the Flatwoods Monster is a matter of debate, but it has pushed the interpretation that what was seen of the Flatwoods Monster was a [[LittleGreenManInACan space suit]] or [[{{robot}} something mechanical]].

* In Episode 9 of ''Anime/DennouCoil'', Flatwoods Monsters, [[TheGreys greys]], {{chupacabra}}s, {{Martians}}, and miniature [[FlyingSaucer UFOs]] are all featured in the spooky cyber games the kids play while [[{{Kimodameshi}} alone at school at night]].

* In ''VideoGame/Fallout76'', Flatwoods Monsters show up as Zetan aliens tasked with abducting test subjects for experimentation, which is made all the easier by [[{{Teleportation}} their ability to teleport]] and control humans telepathically. Colton Pickins is ostensibly one of their victims. They glow purple like the Frametown Monster and as per the Frametown interpretation of the Flatwoods Monster are aliens in suits.

* In ''VideoGame/Fallout76'', Flatwoods Monsters shows up as Zetan aliens tasked with abducting test subjects for experimentation, which is made all the more easy by [[{{Teleportation}} their ability to teleport]] and telepathic control. Colton Pickins is ostensibly one of their victims. They glow purple like the Frametown Monster and as per the Frametown interpretation of the Flatwoods Monster are aliens in suits, come to Earth to abduct captives.

* The Flatwoods Monster appears as the final boss of ''VideoGame/{{Amagon}}''. It floats around and shoots energy orbs.
* The Flatwoods Monster is among the alien-heavy BossRush at the end of ''Videogame/DeaeTonosamaAppareIchiban''. It can throw either its glowing yellow eyes or its red head to bounce across the room. It can also shoot forth a green mist and jump around to land atop the player.
* In ''VideoGame/Fallout76'', Flatwoods Monsters shows up as Zetan aliens tasked with abducting test subjects for experimentation, which is made all the more easy by [[{{Teleportation}} their ability to teleport]] and telepathic control. Colton Pickins is ostensibly one of their victims. They glow purple like the Frametown Monster and as per the Frametown interpretation of the Flatwoods Monster are aliens in suits.
* Both the classic version and a SuperDeformed version of the Flatwoods Monster are threats during Mission 15 of ''Gaia Attack 4'', which takes place in China. It's up to [=GA4=] to protect the population from the incoming aliens. If successful, the monsters are shown to be TheGreys in disguise. The deformed versions are occupied by one grey each and the classic versions hide [[TotemPoleTrench three greys atop one another]].
* In ''[[VideoGame/GanbareGoemon Ganbare Goemon Kirakira Douchuu - Boku ga Dancer ni Natta Wake]]'', Flatwoods Monsters are among the alien residents walking around in the city.
* In ''Ghostbusters World'', the Flatwoods Monster is a pink-and-white maybe-alien-maybe-ghost that needs to be taken down. It is described "as roughly twice as tall as the average human being and more than twice as fast" and in the possession of an aura that can induce hysteria to the point of causing symptoms that mimic exposure to mustard gas.
* Flatwoods Monsters appear at the start of the third stage of ''Ginga Ninkyouden''. They're portrayed as transformed [[FlyingSaucer UFOs]] and aren't creatures on their own but rather suits to any of three other aliens: the Metaluna Mutants from ''Film/ThisIslandEarth'', the Venusians from ''Film/ItConqueredTheWorld'', and TheGreys. Any of these three is briefly visible when a Flatwoods Monster is killed. When near the protagonist, they throw meteor bits for damage and grab at him.

* The Flatwoods Monster is the boss of Chapter 5, Scene 1: Outer Space in ''VideoGame/KeioFlyingSquadron 2''. At first, rather than a skirt its lower half consists of a bomb-shaped rocket launcher. When dealt enough damage, it bursts open and [[ShesGotLegs sexy legs]] sprout from it. The Flatwoods Monster then tries to hit Rami with huge mace-hands.

* Himespetchi, the princess of Spacy Land, from ''Anime/{{Tamagotchi}}'' is modeled after the Flatwoods Monster, having a spade-shaped head and gloves that emphasize her hands.

* The Flatwoods Monster is among the alien-heavy BossRush at the end of ''Videogame/DeaeTonosamaAppareIchiban''. It can throw either its glowing yellow eyes or its red head to bounce across the room. it can also shoot forth a green mist and jump around to land atop the player.

** In his Main/SpeculativeBiology bit he also interpreted the monster as a giant salamander with a redhead laying on a nearby tree, based on another [[https://www.thevintagenews.com/2020/01/22/fossil-great-flood/ case of mistaken identity.]]

** In his Main/SpeculativeBiology bit he also interpreted the monster as a giant salamander with a redhead laying on a nearby tree, based on another ""https://www.thevintagenews.com/2020/01/22/fossil-great-flood/ case of mistaken identity.""

* In ''Ghostbusters World'', the Flatwoods Monster is a pink-and-white maybe-alien-maybe-ghost that needs to be taken down. It is desecribed "as roughly twice as tall as the average human being and more than twice as fast" and in the possession of an aura that can induce hysteria to the point of causing symptoms that mimic exposure to mustard gas.

* Prime Minister Yukio Hatoyama and his wife from Manga/TheLegendOfKoizumi are depicted as very alien-like in appearance and behavior. The Prime Minister, when dressed up for a round of mahjong, takes the appearance of the Flatwoods Monster.

* In Episode 9 of ''Anime/DennouCoil'', Flatwoods Monsters, [[TheGreys greys]], {{chupacabra}}s, [[Literature/TheWarOfTheWorlds Martians]], and miniature [[FlyingSaucer UFOs]] are all featured in the spooky cyber games the kids play while [[{{Kimodameshi}} alone at school at night]].
* In Episode 2 of ''Manga/EngagedToTheUnidentified'', Mashiro watches a sensationalist documentary about aliens, which covers the case of the Flatwoods Monster and implies a connection between them and [[Literature/TheWarOfTheWorlds Wells Martians]]. Mashiro, who is afraid of UMA but up until then didn't know about aliens, is horrified to learn that "the threat" is everywhere and imagines herself surrounded by Flatwoods Monsters.

The Flatwoods Monster[[note]]Also known as the Sutton Monster, the Green Monster, the [[AddedAlliterativeAppeal Phantom of Flatwoods]], and the Braxton County Monster.[[/note]] is a [[OurCryptidsAreMoreMysterious cryptid]] and alien archetype that sprung from an event that occurred on September 12, 1952 in Flatwoods in Braxton County, West Virginia, United States. During the evening hours, a group of seven, among which one adult and one 17-year old member of the National Guard, went to investigate a bright object that had been seen [[CameFromTheSky falling from the sky]]. What they found, in the singular moment before they [[TentativeLight dropped the flashlight]] and ran in fright, was the Flatwoods Monster. The witnesses have described it as a 10-foot tall man-like figure with glowing eyes set in a round, red face framed by an ace of spades-resembling hood. The rest of its body was dark, green either by itself or from reflecting the surrounding leaves, and its overall shape [[DressesGownsAndSkirts dress-like]]. It had claw-like hands attached directly to its torso and an unsteady [[GhostlyGlide gliding form of motion]]. There was also report of a nauseating mist that caused symptoms akin to those from exposure to [[DeadlyGas mustard gas]].