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Hunger Pains (2026)
In rural Appalachia, a restless young woman defies her overbearing mother for her first taste of freedom, unleashing the monstrous appetite she’s been taught to fear.
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In rural Appalachia, a restless young woman defies her overbearing mother for her first taste of freedom, unleashing the monstrous appetite she’s been taught to fear.
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Written By:Isabella Friedrich
In Theaters:10/16/2026
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Runtime:12 minutes
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