(2021) is a charming, low-budget tribute to 1950s creature features and classic Scooby-Doo mysteries. Directed by Christopher R. Mihm , this sixteenth installment in the expansive Mihmiverse shared universe follows a group of "scrappy kids" as they investigate supernatural rumors in Phantom Lake County. Plot & Setting
(David Mihm & Daniel Mihm): The group's "Three Stooges" style comic relief, known for their "sticky fingers" when it comes to food.
For those following Christopher R. Mihm's work on Saint Euphoria , the film serves as a massive crossover. It brings back scientists like and Dr. Peter Gabriel while progressing the romance between Danny and Cassie Elliot . While critics on Letterboxd sometimes find the slapstick "tryhard," the film is praised by its niche audience for its earnestness and deep lore. The Phantom Lake Kids in the Beast Walks Among ...
: The film lean heavily into "Minnesota Nice" tropes, complete with quirky Canoe Cops and 50s-era sci-fi aesthetics. The "Phantom Lake Kids" Cast
(Caleb Frank): A loyal friend who frequently references his aunt's supposed "Weresquito" sightings. Why it Works for Fans (2021) is a charming, low-budget tribute to 1950s
(Elliott Mihm): Often the center of the gang's adventures, despite his friends' complaints about his "all about me" attitude.
: The kids explore the local graveyard and caves, encountering "grossly mutated creatures". Plot & Setting (David Mihm & Daniel Mihm):
(Alice Mihm): The group's "Action Girl" who isn't afraid to use her slingshot against the Beast.