# What does the Patterson-Gimlin film show? · Patterson-Gimlin film > Three answers have been proposed. A person in a fur costume, filmed by Patterson. leads, with evidence 4 for, 1 against: partly supported by its tests.… Source: https://mysteriesdept.com/mysteries/patterson-gimlin-film/questions/QST0CZ25WS63QQ8/what-does-the-patterson-gimlin-film-show Publisher: Mysteries Department Licence: CC BY 4.0 (credit Mysteries Department and link the page) Updated: 2026-10-26T11:58:24+00:00 --- **0** # What does the Patterson-Gimlin film show? Asked 26 Oct 2026 by [**apollo** ](https://mysteriesdept.com/u/apollo)·3 answers·0·0 following **Most likely: a person in a fur costume, filmed by Patterson** Ahead on the evidence, not yet confirmed. It needs two reviews to be accepted. ## Where it stands Three answers have been proposed. A person in a fur costume, filmed by Patterson. leads, with evidence 4 for, 1 against: partly supported by its tests. Two are still possible. Of the three narrower questions under it, none is answered yet. ## Why it matters It is the best-known image offered as evidence of Bigfoot⁠[[1]](https://mysteriesdept.com/sources/SRC0CZ25KGA6F5Y/surface-anatomy-and-subcutaneous-adipose-tissue-features-in). If it shows an unknown primate, it is a major discovery; if a costume, it is the most successful hoax in the field, and the methods used to test it apply to every later film. ## Answers 3 [**A person in a fur costume, filmed by Patterson.** ](https://mysteriesdept.com/mysteries/patterson-gimlin-film/answers/ANS0CZ25XRE00SP/a-person-in-a-fur-costume-filmed-by-patterson) Partly supported by its tests Evidence: 4 for, 1 against Most likely [**A real, unknown hominoid (sasquatch).** ](https://mysteriesdept.com/mysteries/patterson-gimlin-film/answers/ANS0CZ25Z7A4HSQ/a-real-unknown-hominoid-sasquatch) Failed a test; not refuted outright Evidence: 3 for, 1 against Disputed [**None of these.** ](https://mysteriesdept.com/mysteries/patterson-gimlin-film/answers/ANS0CZ260EC1W4E/none-of-these) Not tested enough to call either way Evidence: none yet Still possible ## History 1. 1999[Daegling & Schmitt: estimates of height and gait carry large uncertainties from the unknown frame rate, distance and lens.](https://mysteriesdept.com/sources/SRC0CZ25M7R0G68/bigfoots-screen-test)For: A person in a fur costume, filmed by Patterson. 1. 2004[Long puts forward: a person in a fur costume, filmed by Patterson.](https://mysteriesdept.com/sources/SRC0CZ25MZ62QX0/the-making-of-bigfoot-the-inside-story) 1. 2004[Long: bob Heironimus says he wore the suit; Philip Morris says he sold Patterson a gorilla costume.](https://mysteriesdept.com/sources/SRC0CZ25MZ62QX0/the-making-of-bigfoot-the-inside-story)For: A person in a fur costume, filmed by Patterson. 1. 2004[Daegling: no specimen of the proposed animal exists.](https://mysteriesdept.com/sources/SRC0CZ25MFJ2T2T/bigfoot-exposed-an-anthropologist-examines-americas-enduring)Against: A real, unknown hominoid (sasquatch). 1. 2006[Meldrum puts forward: a real, unknown hominoid (sasquatch).](https://mysteriesdept.com/sources/SRC0CZ25MQC0DHD/sasquatch-legend-meets-science) 1. 2006[Meldrum: meldrum and Krantz argue the figure's morphology and gait are not those of a costumed human.](https://mysteriesdept.com/sources/SRC0CZ25MQC0DHD/sasquatch-legend-meets-science)For: A real, unknown hominoid (sasquatch). 1. 2013[Munns & Meldrum: surface features attributed to costume flaws occur in real ageing human and ape bodies.](https://mysteriesdept.com/sources/SRC0CZ25KGA6F5Y/surface-anatomy-and-subcutaneous-adipose-tissue-features-in)Against: A person in a fur costume, filmed by Patterson. 1. 2013[Munns & Meldrum: munns and Meldrum find the film unaltered and sharp enough for analysis.](https://mysteriesdept.com/sources/SRC0CZ25K8G0T3T/analysis-integrity-of-the-patterson-gimlin-film-image)For: A real, unknown hominoid (sasquatch). 1. 2013[Munns & Meldrum: munns and Meldrum argue the surface anatomy matches real bodies rather than costume artefacts.](https://mysteriesdept.com/sources/SRC0CZ25KGA6F5Y/surface-anatomy-and-subcutaneous-adipose-tissue-features-in)For: A real, unknown hominoid (sasquatch). 1. 2026[Munns: patterson's widow and son are reported to say they know or believe the film was hoaxed; the son reports…](https://mysteriesdept.com/sources/SRC0CZ25KZY6S2Q/capturing-bigfoot-a-documentary-film-review-and-analysis)For: A person in a fur costume, filmed by Patterson. 1. 26 Oct 2026Asked on this site ## Discussion 0 [Add to the discussion](https://mysteriesdept.com/signin?next=/mysteries/patterson-gimlin-film/questions/QST0CZ25WS63QQ8/what-does-the-patterson-gimlin-film-show%23discussion) Help with this question [ **Propose an answer** Something the evidence could support or rule out ] [ **Propose an answer** Something the evidence could support or rule out ](https://mysteriesdept.com/signin?next=/mysteries/patterson-gimlin-film/questions/QST0CZ25WS63QQ8/what-does-the-patterson-gimlin-film-show%23add-answer) [ **Add evidence** A result for or against an answer ] [ **Add evidence** A result for or against an answer ](https://mysteriesdept.com/signin?next=/mysteries/patterson-gimlin-film/questions/QST0CZ25WS63QQ8/what-does-the-patterson-gimlin-film-show%23add-evidence) [ **Ask a sub-question** A smaller question that would help settle this one ] [ **Ask a sub-question** A smaller question that would help settle this one ](https://mysteriesdept.com/signin?next=/mysteries/patterson-gimlin-film/questions/QST0CZ25WS63QQ8/what-does-the-patterson-gimlin-film-show%23add-question) [ **Add a source** A paper, archive record or image ] [ **Add a source** A paper, archive record or image ](https://mysteriesdept.com/signin?next=/mysteries/patterson-gimlin-film/questions/QST0CZ25WS63QQ8/what-does-the-patterson-gimlin-film-show%23add-source) Where it fits Patterson-Gimlin film **What does the Patterson-Gimlin film show?** Key question · you're here [At what speed did the camera run?](https://mysteriesdept.com/mysteries/patterson-gimlin-film/questions/QST0CZ25X1048GJ/at-what-speed-did-the-camera-run)Open · 3 answers, inconclusive [Is the costume reel shown in Capturing Bigfoot a rehearsal for the 1967 film or a later replica?](https://mysteriesdept.com/mysteries/patterson-gimlin-film/questions/QST0CZ25X8T2VC4/is-the-costume-reel-shown-in-capturing-bigfoot-a-rehearsal)Open · 3 answers, inconclusive [Where is the camera original?](https://mysteriesdept.com/mysteries/patterson-gimlin-film/questions/QST0CZ25XGM4S72/where-is-the-camera-original)Most likely · it was lost after Rene Dahinden checked it out of storage in 1980 and may survive in a private collection [ Ask a question under this one ]