Herpes Boy
“His birthmark isn't contagious... but his videos are viral!”
Synopsis
A social outcast with a facial birthmark finds his world flipped upside down after he posts videos of his quirky life onto the Internet and becomes an unwilling cyber-celebrity.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Herpes Boy - FEATURE FILM TRAILER
Type: Trailer • Published 2009-03-08
Top Cast
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Release History & Theatrical Window
October 24, 2009
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Nathaniel Atcheson
- Screenplay & Story
- Byron Lane
- Original Score
- Dorothea Tachler
- Original Title
- Herpes Boy
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 25m
- Production Studios
- Rude Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Nathaniel Atcheson
Byron Lane
Dorothea Tachler
Benjamin Kantor
Department Leadership Roster
Byron Lane
Writer
Nathaniel Atcheson
Director
Benjamin Kantor
Director of Photography
Dorothea Tachler
Original Music Composer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Herpes Boy
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Herpes Boy about?
A social outcast with a facial birthmark finds his world flipped upside down after he posts videos of his quirky life onto the Internet and becomes an unwilling cyber-celebrity.
Who directed Herpes Boy?
Herpes Boy was directed by Nathaniel Atcheson.
Who stars in Herpes Boy?
The principal cast of Herpes Boy includes Byron Lane, Ahna O'Reilly, Beth Grant, Zack Silva, Julianna McCarthy.
When was Herpes Boy released and how long is it?
Herpes Boy was released in 2009 with a total runtime of 1h 25m.
Who composed the musical score for Herpes Boy?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Herpes Boy was composed by Dorothea Tachler.