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The Return of the Forest Monster
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The Return of the Forest Monster

2003-11-08 · 75 min · ★ 8.2

Comedy · Horror

Four people return to the haunted woods where their friend was eaten by an ancient monster. Because they want to fight it. Because they're stupid.

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Directors
Vance Kotrla
Production companies
Broken Image Entertainment
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released
Budget
USD 500

Top Cast

Chris CrowsonThe Lugo
Raighne DavidsonMorgan
Vance KotrlaJeff
Mike NewhouseKid Gorgeous
Jeff SmithRoy

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