The Weird Kidz
Seen it?2026 | 81 min | Animation, Comedy, Horror
Monday Morning Maybeearly ratingWhy it’s a Monday Morning Maybe
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Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who wants a laugh, horror fans and animation lovers. If you loved The Breakfast Club or Pleasantville, start here.
- The mood
- Scary.
- The pace
- Breezy, at 1 hr 21 min.
- What might put you off
- No age rating on record, so check it first for young kids.
Three 12-year-old boys, including the precocious Dug, excitedly tag along with Dug’s older brother and his new girlfriend for a night of fireside camping. Their good times are rudely interrupted, though, when a local monster legend known as the “Night Child” turns out to be all too real.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
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- AudiencesNot counted
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- AwardsNot counted
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- Reach & staying powerNot counted
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
Not enough engagement data yet
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Zach Passero
- Sean BridgersSheriff (Voice)
- Angela BettisDuana (Voice)
- Ellar ColtraneWyatt (Voice)
- Glenn BoltonMel (Voice)
- Tess PasseroDug (Voice)
- Sydney WhartonMary (Voice)
- Brian CeelyFatt (Voice)