Bear Hugs

Bear Hugs

Bear Hugs

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Bear Hugs

"If you've never thought the "Build-A-Bear" workshop was creepy before, you definitely will after this!"

2017

0h 8m

6.8(4 votes)

Horror

Comedy

Overview

An innocently chosen birthday present backfires in dark, weird and deeply disturbing ways in this dark comedy short film.

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Cast & crew

2 featured cast members

Starring

Luke Booys

Luke Booys

Bill Gimcrack

Lucy Farrett

Millie Gimcrack

Creative team

Directed by: James William Roberts
Written by: James Hamilton
Produced by: James Hamilton
James William Roberts

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