The Hug
An animatronic panda at a rundown pizza place seems to be out of order… until little Aden gives it a hug.
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📋 Film Details
| Year | 2018 |
| Country | United States of America |
| Genre | Horror, Science Fiction |
| Director | Justin Nijm |
| Runtime | 5 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 6.0/10 (32 votes) |
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🎬 MovieFinder's Take
The short constructs its dread by relying on the stark contrast between a cheerful, decaying family venue and a deeply unsettling wrongness. It explores how innocence can inadvertently trigger something monstrous and mechanical.
What lingers after the final frame is a potent sense of unease, proving that true horror can be born from a simple gesture of comfort. — MovieFinder Editorial
Director: Justin Nijm
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Watch alone in the dark for a sharp, effective burst of sci-fi horror.
🎭 Cast
Nick Armstrong
Employee
Roman Dean George
Aden
Linda Weinrib
Mom
Justin Michael
Pandory the Panda (voice) / Pizza Chef
Circus-Szalewski
Pandory the Panda (body)
Adrianna Coffey
Kid
Ej Jose
Kid (as E.J. Jose)
Kayden Naccarato
Kid
Peyton Elysian-James Noga
Kid (as Peyton Noga)
Sean Savadian
Kid
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