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Hellbender

"Growing Up is Hell."

2021

1h 23m

5.6(142 votes)

Horror

Overview

A teen and her mother live simply in a home in the woods, spending their time making rock music. A chance encounter with a fellow teen causes her to uncover a connection between her family and witchcraft, which causes a rift with her mother.

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10 featured cast members

Starring

Zelda Adams

Zelda Adams

Izzy

Toby Poser

Toby Poser

Mother

Lulu Adams

Lulu Adams

Amber

John Adams

John Adams

Uncle

Rinzin Thonden

AJ

Khenzom

Khenzom

Ingrid

Shawn Wilson

Shawn Wilson

Ranger

Judy Rosen

Grandmother

Rob Figueroa

Rob Figueroa

Pool Owner

Tess McKeegan

Shop Owner

Creative team

Directed by: Zelda Adams
Toby Poser
Written by: Toby Poser
John Adams
Produced by: Toby Poser

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