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2019
Directed by Kris Theorin, Kurtis Theorin
Synopsis
While babysitting her newborn sister, a young astronomer struggles with a dark thought after encountering something eerie in the night sky.
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Kris Theorin Kurtis Theorin
ProducerProducer
Amy Theorin
WritersWriters
Kurtis Theorin Niklas Theorin
Studio
Something's Awry Productions
Country
USA
Language
English
Genres
Drama Horror Animation
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Review by HorrorSage ★★★★ 2
I really liked this. Just kind of showcases the reality of how stress can effect us.
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Review by Dan Abel ★★★½ 2
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Review by gabriel ★★★
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Review by Wiccaburr ★★★
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This wouldn't happened if she had noise cancelling headphones.
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Review by Joe Wawrzyniak ★★★★
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For a second there I thought she wrote "Hitler" and I got really confused
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liked the animation.
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