Bugboy

Bugboy poster

Alfie is twelve, quiet, and utterly fascinated by insects. To his classmates he’s simply called ”Bugboy”. A nickname that stings harder than any ant bite. Enduring frequent bullying at school, he uses his time at home to retreat into a world of bug memorabilia. But when the cruelty of others creeps into his home life, this pushes him to a breaking point. Alfie begins to unleash his pain into his beloved bug collection as his fascination morphs into something much darker. As his reality begins to distort, Alfie finds himself trapped in a looping nightmare. Familiar hallways twist into labyrinths. Deceased insects return, monstrous and towering. Time bends. Rooms reset. And Alfie is no longer sure whether he’s the captor or the captive.

Director: Liam Hejsak
Genre: Thriller
Runtime: 17 min

Cast

Screenplay

Music: Atom Inions Morton
Editing: Liam Hejsak
Production: Lightwell Films
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Budget: $13,000
Original Language: en

Keywords

coming of age, bugs

Trailer

Bugboy Trailer
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More Films in Genre: Thriller

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Bugboy about?
Alfie is twelve, quiet, and utterly fascinated by insects. To his classmates he’s simply called ”Bugboy”. A nickname that stings harder than any ant bite. Enduring frequent bullying at school, he uses his time at home to retreat into a world of bug memorabilia. But when the cruelty of others creeps into his home life, this pushes him to a breaking point. Alfie begins to unleash his pain into his beloved bug collection as his fascination morphs into something much darker. As his reality begins to distort, Alfie finds himself trapped in a looping nightmare. Familiar hallways twist into labyrinths. Deceased insects return, monstrous and towering. Time bends. Rooms reset. And Alfie is no longer sure whether he’s the captor or the captive.
Who directed Bugboy?
Bugboy was directed by Liam Hejsak.
Who stars in Bugboy?
Bugboy stars Avery George Millett, Lisa Cutliffe, Ella Mccallum, Kai Dorovko, Bobby O'Neill, Danny O'Neill.
How long is Bugboy?
Bugboy has a runtime of 17m (17 minutes).
What genre is Bugboy?
Bugboy is a Thriller film.
What is the budget of Bugboy?
Bugboy had a budget of $13,000.
Where was Bugboy produced?
Bugboy was produced in United Kingdom.