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Scarygirl (out Oct 26) is an Aussie animated feature (how rare) about villainous animals who kidnap a giant octopus, and the one-eyed (literally) daughter trying to save the day. The dialogue is stiff and it has a vibe of a simple TV cartoon. For youngsters, not adults. Grade: C+.