Growing Pains
Seen it?2014 | 21 min | Horror, Animation
Sunday Safe Betearly ratingWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It's still drawing plenty of interest, though it had a box office flop. A safe bet when you want something reliable.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for horror fans and anyone who knows cartoons aren't just for kids. Best watched with the lights down and someone to grab.
- The mood
- Scary.
- The pace
- Keeps the tension tight, at 21 min. Short enough for a weeknight.
- What might put you off
- No age rating on record, so check it first for young kids.
- Skip it if you scare easily or watch alone at night.
Fabian is a shy, introverted teenager who lives with his bossy and prudish mother. Fabians world gets turned upside down when he meets the fun and cool Felicia and they fall in love. But there is one small problem. Whenever Fabian gets horny, he turns into a werewolf. A twisted coming of age short film about a young man who has to discover and accept who he really is.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsSolid
Won 1 Emmy: Primetime Emmy Awards: Outstanding Lighting Direction (Electronic) for a Series. Also nominated for 1 more Emmy. Plus 5 other awards.
- Reach & staying powerWeak
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far
- Buzz & cultural impactStrong
About 327K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Tor Fruergaard
- Iben HjejleBirte
- Elliott Crosset HoveFabian
- Amalie LindegårdFelicia