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Leptocephalus
CAST & DIRECTOR
Directed by Luc Duggan. With Eva Goldfinger Scalzo, Desirae Paltin, Bruno Medeiros.
7.4/10
MOVIHERO ESTIMATEWHAT IT'S ABOUT
When a bite from an endangered eel starts replacing an unsuspecting scientist’s skin with salt, the scientist must give in to the unstoppable force of transformation. With a muted, earthy color palette, this hopeful short finds peace in the often painful process of becoming something, or someone, new.
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MOVIHERO ESTIMATEYOUR WATCHLISTWhen a bite from an endangered eel starts replacing an unsuspecting scientist’s skin with salt, the scientist must give in to the unstoppable force of transformation.…
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RELEASE SNAPSHOT
Release snapshot for Leptocephalus.
MoviHero lists October 11, 2026 as the release date for Leptocephalus. Luc Duggan is the listed director. The listed cast includes Eva Goldfinger Scalzo as Simon, Desirae Paltin as Claudine, Bruno Medeiros as The Ranger, Erin Chao as Receptionist. A trailer is available on this page.
Release dateOctober 11, 2026
GenresDrama · Animation
Runtime21m
DirectorLuc Duggan
CastEva Goldfinger Scalzo as Simon, Desirae Paltin as Claudine, Bruno Medeiros as The Ranger, Erin Chao as Receptionist
TrailerAvailable on this page
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Is Leptocephalus right for tonight?
Pacing, attention and emotional impact are estimates from the current MoviHero Watch Profile, not verified scene-by-scene reviews.
How much time should I set aside?
Leptocephalus runs 21m. Allow extra time for breaks.
Is it slow or fast?
The current MoviHero pacing estimate is 5/10: a middle-ground pace.
Is it a good choice when I am tired?
The attention estimate is 4/10. The profile suggests a lower-demand watch, although preferences vary.
How emotionally intense is it?
The emotional-impact estimate is 5/10, suggesting a moderate emotional load. This does not tell you whether the ending is happy or sad.
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MoviHero estimate: 7.4/10. Provisional MoviHero estimate based on genre averages from 642 rated movies in our catalog. Small genre samples are pulled toward the catalog average. This is not an audience rating or a review of this movie; its eventual rating may differ substantially.
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Pacing5/10
Emotional Impact5/10
Mind-Bending2/10
Scary1/10
Violence2/10
Rewatchability6/10
Attention Required4/10
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