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Bugman
The troubling true story of a boy named Ryan.
Genres
HorrorDramaFantasyDocumentary
Overview
A misunderstood and isolated transgender teenager takes revenge upon his unaccepting parents. A powerful supernatural entity known as the Bug God contacts him to help him do the deed. A mysterious organization produces a largely fictitious made-for-TV docudrama on the subject.
Details
Budget
$1500
Revenue
$0
Runtime
13 min
Release Date
2024-05-09
Status
Released
Original Language
English
Vote Count
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Vote Average
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Cast
Meet the talented actors who bring the movie to life.
Heathen Seagraves
Ryan/Actor Ryan
Gary Shaw
Dad/Actor Dad
Mary-Ellin Brooks
Mom/Actor Mom
Austin Kane
Narrator/Bug God
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