crackpot theory of cattle mutilation theme
The killing and mutilation of cattle under unusual, usually bloodless, and anomalous circumstances is attributed to one or another fanciful notion, including secret government agencies, cryptid predators, and aliens.
Examples
In "Endangered Species" (1982), some people attributed a series of cattle mutilations to extraterrestrials, but the true source of the mischief turned out to be something closer to home.
2 total · 1 major · 1 minor
| Story | Level | Motivation |
|---|---|---|
| movie: Endangered Species (1982) | major | The film followed Reuben and Harriet as they investigated a mysterious series of cattle mutilations in and around a rural community. Explanations as to the cause ranged from aliens to it being a secret government project. |
| movie: Fatal Sky (1990) | minor | Arthur was of the opinion that aliens were behind some cases of cattle mutilation. |