Lair of the Beast

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Lair of the Beast

2016

1h 30m

2.6(15 votes)

Horror

Overview

Four friends hike into the Pinewood forest to find evidence of the Chupacabra, a creature believed to be responsible for the disappearance of a group of experienced hikers a year earlier.

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6 featured cast members

Starring

Sarah Nicklin

Amber

Michael Reed

Joe

Alex Hayek

Morgan

Bryant Jansen

Dave

Megan Hensley

Ally

Elliot Book

The Ranger

Creative team

Directed by: Matt McWilliams
Written by: Matt McWilliams
Produced by: Christopher Maltauro
Matt McWilliams

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