The Return of the Forest Monster

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The Return of the Forest Monster

"Run For Your Lives. (No, Seriously. Run For Your Lives)"

2003

1h 15m

8.2(4 votes)

Comedy

Horror

Overview

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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5 featured cast members

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Chris Crowson

The Lugo

Raighne Davidson

Morgan

Vance Kotrla

Jeff

Mike Newhouse

Kid Gorgeous

Jeff Smith

Roy

Creative team

Directed by: Vance Kotrla
Written by: Vance Kotrla
Produced by: Travis Gordon

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