A drama thriller set in the south about a young boy who longs to escape the misery of his childhood and the misunderstanding of his hometown. A gifted self-taught special effects make-up artist, Green dreams of going to Hollywood to make his own monsters. But the real demons of Green's life threaten to hold him back; A drunken stepfather who terrorizes his mother, a group of religious fanatics who want to destroy his work, and the love of a girl who can't let go of small town life.
What makes 'Lightning Bug'' safely step into the horror genre is how the movie is based in the real world. Just the mere thought that places like this town actually exist is frightening on it's own. It's a terrifying thought to think there are people in this world who are "stuck" where they are born- and will never find a way to leave...Read More
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