Beetlemania (2024)

 

A mischievous boy opens a mysterious parcel from Chernobyl, Russia, advertising that children can raise their own insect family. As playful as it seems, this package contains a sinister secret that turns your ordinary home into a battleground for a horrible infestation.

"There's so much fun squeezed into the five minutes."
--13Horror.com

"What a fun film." -- Atlanta After Dark Festival

"The concept was amusing and reminiscent of classic monster films, thanks to its unique style and direction... creating a unique tonal blend supported by commendable sound editing that enhances the overall atmosphere." -- Oregon Screams Horror Film Festival

Genre: Horror Comedy
Duration: 5 min, 14 sec

- Finalist, Oregon Screams Horror Film Festival Winter 2025 (February 2024)
- Finalist, Atlanta After Dark Film Festival Winter 2025 (February 2024)
- Official Selection, Hysteria Film Festival (July 2025)
- Official Selection, Astoria Horrorfest: The Shiver on the River (January 2025)
- Official Selection & Premiere at Hi-Point Theater during the Saint Louis Filmmaker's Showcase (July 2024)
- Official Selection, Great Lakes International Film Festival (September 2024)
- Official Selection, Phobia Film Fest (September 2024)
- Honorable Mention, 13Horror.com Film & Screenplay Contest (November 2024)