The True Beauty of Being Bitten by a Tick
Synopsis
After a disturbing event, Yvonne drives down to her friend Camille’s bucolic new home for some time away. She’s welcomed by A.J. and Isaac, two new friends of Camille, who also maybe live there. The group promises a weekend of homemade meals from fresh, local produce and parlor games by candlelight. But when Yvonne develops troubling symptoms from a tick bite, the rural paradise fades away revealing a breeding ground for a disturbing new life.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
SXSW Sydney
Festival / Special Debut
April 29, 2026
VOD & Digital Platforms
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Pete Ohs
- Screenplay & Story
- Pete Ohs, Jeremy O. Harris, Callie Hernandez, Zoë Chao, James Cusati-Moyer
- Original Score
- Isabella Summers
- Original Title
- The True Beauty of Being Bitten by a Tick
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 22m
- Production Studios
- Spartan Media Acquisitions, bb², Neurotika Haus
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Pete Ohs
Pete Ohs, Jeremy O. Harris, Callie Hernandez, Zoë Chao, James Cusati-Moyer
Isabella Summers
Pete Ohs
Pete Ohs
Pete Ohs, Jeremy O. Harris, Josh Godfrey, Callie Hernandez
Department Leadership Roster
Pete Ohs
Director
Pete Ohs
Producer
Pete Ohs
Writer
Pete Ohs
Editor
Pete Ohs
Director of Photography
Jeremy O. Harris
Producer
Jeremy O. Harris
Writer
Josh Godfrey
Producer
Callie Hernandez
Writer
Zoë Chao
Writer
James Cusati-Moyer
Writer
Callie Hernandez
Producer
Isabella Summers
Original Music Composer
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Frequently Asked Questions About The True Beauty of Being Bitten by a Tick
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What is The True Beauty of Being Bitten by a Tick about?
After a disturbing event, Yvonne drives down to her friend Camille’s bucolic new home for some time away. She’s welcomed by A.J. and Isaac, two new friends of Camille, who also maybe live there. The group promises a weekend of homemade meals from fresh, local produce and parlor games by candlelight. But when Yvonne develops troubling symptoms from a tick bite, the rural paradise fades away revealing a breeding ground for a disturbing new life.
Who directed The True Beauty of Being Bitten by a Tick?
The True Beauty of Being Bitten by a Tick was directed by Pete Ohs.
Who stars in The True Beauty of Being Bitten by a Tick?
The principal cast of The True Beauty of Being Bitten by a Tick includes Zoë Chao, Callie Hernandez, James Cusati-Moyer, Jeremy O. Harris, Benjamin Brewer.
When was The True Beauty of Being Bitten by a Tick released and how long is it?
The True Beauty of Being Bitten by a Tick was released in 2025 with a total runtime of 1h 22m.
Who composed the musical score for The True Beauty of Being Bitten by a Tick?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The True Beauty of Being Bitten by a Tick was composed by Isabella Summers.