Sadly, No it's supposed to be a fake bloody dead pig(the kid does fx) and the monsters are all human as for the reviews Here you go "Shanks"!

Variety’s Video Business calls “Lightning Bug” “One of the Most Dignified Indies to come along This Year or Last”

AINT IT COOL NEWS Says: “the film ….and acting is surprisingly strong and focused.”


“FANTASTIC.....Robert Hall has fashioned a frightening portrayal of the Bible Belt in the Deep South.."
Merle Bertrand -FILM THREAT


"A wonderful coming of age story, told with authenticity, conviction and real feelings. LIGHTNING BUG marks an impressive directorial debut by Robert Hall."
Tony Timpone -editor FANGORIA magazine


"FIND THIS MOVIE AND WATCH IT!!”
DAVE DREHER –CREATURE-CORNER.COM


"So clearly personal...it almost hurts to watch...it's just a quiet little People Story, only not the force-fed, paint-by-numbers, insert-majestic-musical-score-here sort of pap that we're normally fed at the multiplexes. It's frequently funny and periodically horrifying.”
Scott Weinberg -Efilmcritic.com



“What really propels the film out of the gravity of its clichés is writer/director Robert Hall’s increasing attention to what makes his story unique.”
David Thomas -Filmcritic.com



“Alternating between endearing and frightening, Lightning Bug is an enjoyable and strong (directing) debut..
Thumbs up...”
Michael Johnson-Monsters at Play


“Touching and heartfelt, Lightning Bug is also original.”
Michael Christopher -PopMatters.com



“Hall never fails to entertain and his casting is impressive.”
Joyce J. Perisco -The Trenton Times


“A stirring first film.......Hall is a talented artist and we look forward to more films from him.”
Phil and Carol Fuoco -Moviereviewers.com


“a fine film that deserves to be a hit”.
Smogo -therumormachine.com



“a finely crafted tribute to not only daring to dream but also acting on those dreams.”
Rich Drees -FilmBuffOnLine.com



“it's a new breed in its own....Truly Brilliant.”
BLOODY-DISGUSTING.COM



“It's "This Boy's Life" for horror fans!”
John Fallon - Arrow in the head



“one helluva good movie!.. Truly something special.”
Debi Moore –The Horror Channel



“I LOVED IT!!!!”
Doc Holiday -Indie 103.1 (Los Angeles)

AND MY PERSONAL FAVORITE!

“…..Comparable to GARDEN STATE…...”
HORROR.COM