The Wildman of Shaggy Creek

My 8 year old absolutely loved it and so did I! It's really fun for the whole family, sweet and pretty funny too. There's some heart felt moments between the Mom played Allee-Sutton Hethcoat (who was also in the directors other film, The Stolen Valley and she crushed it in that movie too) and her son, Scott that I thought were done so well. The other ensemble of kids in the movie were hilarious together and are so talented. I was afraid at first it might be too scary for my son, but that wasn't the case at all. It kept you on the edge of your seat at parts, but never went into scary territory. Highly recommend this indie gem, don't sleep on The Wildman!

"The Wildman of Shaggy Creek" is the best children's fantasy movie I've seen in a long time. From the incredible directing, cinematography, and scoring, to the talented cast of kids, young adults, and industry professionals, this movie is bound to keep you engaged and entertained. The standout performances from the all kids are a major highlight. They move the story of the film from start to finish and keep the audience hanging on their every word with suspense, emotion, and humor. The entire cast displays great chemistry that is captured through the screen. The film is not only great for children but also adults as parents Charlotte (Allee Sutton-Hethcoat) and Charlie (Josh Futcher) showcase their incredible chemistry and acting abilities as they capture all the ups and downs of parenting young teens with exceptional emotion displayed by both in tense scenes as well as perfect comedic timing that create light-hearted scenes. The film is fast paced and never gets boring as characters like Scott (Hudson Hensley), Hailey (Ayla Bullington), Zach (Brycen Patterson), and others entrance the audience in a world of suspense, intrigue, fear, and comedy. The climax of the film is the best shot, acted, and written scene in any children's movie I've seen. The scene keeps the audience looming in fear and suspense, but without being too scary for the younger ones. The film is excellently crafted from start to finish and definitely a must watch for anyone looking for a heartwarming, scary, and entertaining film fun for the whole family!

We just attended the premiere and were so impressed with this film! It was the perfect amount of suspense but not too scary for my kiddos. I loved the variety of dynamics between characters they were able to portray. They showed so many different relationships and the struggles and joys of each. They showed friendships both new and old, bullying, sibling feuding, parenting doubts and struggles, and internal questioning and self reflection. The movie wasn't overly predictable and very engaging. Our whole family enjoyed the film, both suspenseful and tugs at your heart strings. I highly recommend and will be rewatching frequently!

I got to see a preview of this movie last week and LOVED it. The acting was incredible, the storyline, based on the book by R. H. Grimley, was suspenseful but very family friendly. There were some jump scares, but nothing too intense. The cinematography was vivid and realistic. Think Goosebumps, but a little less scary . It kept me guessing until the end.

This was all of the child actors first time on the big screen and you could not tell. Ayla Bullington as Hailey, was a standout to me, she is going to be a star!

Jesse Edwards is an upcoming producer that everyone should keep their eyes on.

Can't wait to see what comes next for this talented cast and crew!

The storyline flowed smoothly and kept the whole family fully engaged from start to finish. The acting was terrific, especially from the predominantly young cast, who brought surprising depth to their roles. The film explored meaningful themes of family, friendship, and loyalty through a mix of thrilling adventures and genuinely funny moments that had everyone laughing. The musical score perfectly complemented each scene, enhancing the emotional impact throughout. The director skillfully built a strong connection between the characters and the audience early on in the film. I highly recommend this film as a heartfelt and exciting introduction to the thriller genre for all ages.