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Pest

Synopsis

A short horror film with a sting in its 'tale'. When a mischievous boy steals an enchanted box of performing insects, a wise old man teaches him a lesson in 'pest control'.

Details

Year
1998
Type of project
Shorts
Running time
6 mins
Format
16m
Director
Malcolm Lamont
Producer
Malcolm Lamont
Producer
Malcolm Lamont

Categories

Fiction

Production Status

Complete

Production Company

Malcolm Lamont 38 Pyrton Lane, Watlington, Oxon OX9 5LX Tel: 01491 612894

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