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The Return of the Forest Monster

The Return of the Forest Monster

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2003
1h 15m
8.3(4 votes)
Comedy
Horror

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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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