Lightning Bug (2004)

In this drama thriller set in the South, a young boy named Green (Bret Harrison) longs to escape his unhappy life but feels trapped in his hometown. A gifted special-effects makeup artist, Green has big dreams of working in Hollywood. But the boy's personal demons -- a drunken, abusive stepfather, a group of religious zealots out to destroy his work and the love of a girl who prefers small-town life -- may stand in the way of his dreams.

Crew: Robert Hall

Cast: Bret Harrison, Laura Prepon, Kevin Gage, Ashley Laurence, Shannon Eubanks

Format: DVD

Genre: Drama, Horror, Thriller

Rating: M

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