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Cryptid

Cryptid

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Cryptid

"noun: cryp·tid | krip-təd - an animal rumored to exist but never proven"

2022

1h 54m

4.4(19 votes)

Horror

Mystery

Overview

A small rural town in Maine is shocked as a mysterious animal leaves a local resident brutally ripped apart. Deemed to be a random bear attack by town officials, freelance journalist Max Frome suspects it might be something more.

Where to Watch

Stream

Bloodstream

Links & Resources

Social & External

Production Companies

BarBhouse Productions

The people behind it

Cast & crew

10 featured cast members

Starring

Nicholas Baroudi

Max

Ellen Adair

Ellen Adair

Harriet

Chopper Bernet

Sheriff Charlie Murdoch

Kevin O'Rourke

Kevin O'Rourke

Darren Wilmore

Kate MacCluggage

Kate MacCluggage

Marie Dobson

Jeanine Bartel

Jeanine Bartel

Dr. Diane Matthews

Eric Gilde

Deputy Sonny Wright

Emme Burchardt

Creature

Paul Weissman

Paul Weissman

John Pendleton

Sarah Feldman

Kelly

Creative team

Directed by: Brad Rego
Written by: Brad Rego
Produced by: Joe Barbagallo
Brad Rego

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