2016    36mThriller, Short
3.2
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This Short film is about 5 friends who decide to go on a stress free no cell phones getaway hiking & camping trip in the woods. They soon find out about the legend of a little girl named Gretchen who was murdered almost a century ago and is said to be roaming the woods screaming out for her mother at night. Is it true or is it just a old folk tale created to scare and deter campers from entering Gretchen's Lock?
Directed by Josh Menning

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  • Nicholas BaronzziJason
  • Tyler FisherMan in Suit
  • Emily GearyEsther Hale
  • Sarah HunterGretchen
  • Pakob JarernponeKevin
  • Emily KellyJenn
  • Joe MoralesDominic
  • Deanna ShermanAmy
  • Josh MenningDirector / Writer / Producer / Cinematographer / Editor
  • J.W. KitsonCo-Producer
  • Joe SarigianopoulosCinematographer
  • Bunnie FerroCostume Designer
  • Stephen GuerreroDecember 12, 2025
    I enjoyed the 70s grainy cinematography and the clarity only when needed. The group feels forced together and kind of silly, for a not silly film. It's actually getting really cheesy, or maybe interesting, finally. Our character, who hasn't quite fit the group since the intro, is finally starting to feel more comfortable in her role. Things are finally beginning to happen, and it's kinda fun, honestly. I'm finding the storyline to be a hoot, and the primary actors were nicely jelling together, except for the actor who felt like a late addition to the cast.

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