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The Hatchling

The Hatchling

An All-New Adventure Has Hatched.

2023 · 10 min · ★ 6.2 · Action, Family, Science Fiction

Introducing ‘THE HATCHLING,’’ an original short film that transports you to a world where dinosaurs and man coexist. Nestled within the picturesque outskirts of Pine Ridge, a tight-knit group is thrust into a thrilling adventure to help reunite a baby Deinocheirus with its family in the sun-soaked wilds. Alongside evading the wrath of prehistoric beasts, our heroes are entangled in a web of forces who wish to capture the infant for their dubious agendas.

Directed by Tim Cianfano · Written by Chris Pugh

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