Lightning Bug
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Lightning Bug

Duration:
USA:97 min (US version)
Genres:
Drama
IMDB rate:
6.6
Director:
Robert Hall
Details
Country: USA
Filming Locations: Alabama, USA
Cast
Actor
Character
Bret Harrison
Green Graves
Laura Prepon
Angevin Duvet
Kevin Gage
Earl Knight
Ashley Laurence
Jenny Graves
Shannon Eubanks
Ms. Duvet
Hal Sparks
Deputy Dale
Josh Todd
Rusty Knight
Bob Penny
Mr. Tightwiler
George Faughnan
Billy Martin
Jonathan Spencer
Tony Bennett
Austin Westfall
Young Green
Kate Clemons
Cashier
Jamie Avera
Deputy Hollis
Donald Gibb
Uncle Marvin (as Don Gibb)
Jon Everry
Student (uncredited)
Audrey Elizabeth Fafard
Punk Rocker (uncredited)
Kevin Christopher Kline
Jerry Spunkmeyer (uncredited)
Brandon Trost
Seismograph Drummer (uncredited)
Tim Tuttle
Jesse Spunkmeyer (uncredited)
Heidi Van Horne
Hollywood Actress (uncredited)
Did you know?
Trivia
Lucas Till dyed his hair so he could play Jay Graves in the movie.
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The role of Uncle Marvin was specifically written for Donald Gibb. However, all the key scenes involving a subplot with Uncle Marvin were ultimately cut from the final finished version of the film.
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At one point in the film, Ashley Laurence picks up a copy of Fangoria magazine with a picture of Pinhead from Hellbound: Hellraiser II (1988) on the cover. Ashley Laurence starred in the first two Hellraisers and made an appearance in the third and sixth in the series.
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Goofs
Although the exterior of the mobile home they live in is a double-wide the inside is always shown as a single wide.
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Although this film takes place in the late 80s, a posters for a few movies made in the 90s can be seen both in Green's bedroom and on display at the video rental store.
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Quotes
Angevin Duvet: [about the "new" Friday the 13th] Excellent body count.
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Billy Martin: She's my first cousin, and the cutest one I got, too. Like I always say, the closer kin, the deeper in.
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Ms. Duvet: Do you know this disgusting ritual originates with a pagan holiday?
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Faq
Q
Where was the film shot? Was it the actual locations from Robert Hall's Youth?
A
Yes, shot entirely in Cullman, Alabama in the actual school, stores, and locations that Robert Hall visited as a kid.
Q
How much of the film is based on Robert Hall's life?
A
75% of the story is true according to the directors dvd commentary.
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Lucas Till
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