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Mr. Crocket

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Mr. Crocket

2024

1h 28m

Horror

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In 1993, a mysterious children's show host, Mr. Crocket, magically emerges from television sets to kidnap young children, brutally slaying their parents in the process. After Mr. Crocket snatches her son, one determined mother embarks on a perilous quest to track down the demonic entertainer and rescue her boy.

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Katie Rife

IGN Movies

The practical effects and grotesque puppet design are appealing... But inconsistent performances and contradictory characterizations make it difficult to invest in the real-world stakes.

Rated: 5/10

Oct 11, 2024

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Britt Hayes

MovieWeb

Set in 1993, with a VHS aesthetic and gory practical effects to match, Mr. Crocket spins millennial nostalgia into a perfectly passable supernatural parable.

Rated: 3/5

Nov 5, 2024

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Julian Lytle

RIOTUS

Mr. Crocket is a good Halloween horror movie and a concept to start a cool Hulu franchise if it’s given the opportunity. This could be a fun watch for you on October 31st.

Rated: C+

Oct 30, 2024

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Jorge Loser

Espinof

Modest but full of ideas, Mr. Crocket is a horror noir that turns a Bill Cosby type into a Freddy Krueger for those with '90s nostalgia. [Full review in Spanish]

Rated: 3.5/5

Oct 30, 2024

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Adam Olinger

Adam Does Movies (YouTube)

"Mr. Crocket" has a fun concept. It sadly never does anything with it.

Oct 20, 2024

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Rebecca Johnson

Film Focus Online

Equal parts fun and frightening with a fantastic lead performance and cool practical effects, Mr. Crocket injects some colour and humour into the genre that we haven’t seen for some time, though the script could’ve used some finer tuning.

Rated: 3/5

Oct 18, 2024

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Lee B

Such a waste of time. Trash!!!!

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

05/30/25

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Stuart R

The [ideas] and the [world of] the movie had me invested, but the writing kept the film from fully landing. 🍀

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

05/27/25

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Dave Darwin B

Its Mr. Rogers meets Sadako in a movie that scares me the most. Brandon Espy's Mr. Crocket is worth it great and scary.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

05/27/25

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Tommy H

I mean, it's pretty awesome. The practical effects and acting were top-notch, and although it may not be original for a horror movie, it's still good. I wish this movie was more recognizable

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

05/26/25

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matthias s

*Mr. Crocket* is a glorious mess — and I mean that in the most affectionate way. The opening sequence? Pure absurd brilliance. A twisted Mr. Rogers figure doling out justice to abusive parents with lo-fi charm and creative practical effects? Count me in. There’s something so fun and unhinged about it, like a fever dream built on VHS tapes and moral panic. But man, that kid... I didn’t just dislike him — I *hated* him. Not just the performance (which, meh), but the way he's written: a spoiled, whiny gremlin with a saintly, overworked widowed mom. Still, there's magic here. The bones of a franchise are all laid out. With more budget, tighter writing, and a director who knows how to sharpen the chaos, Mr. Crocket could be the next Freddy Krueger. As it stands, it’s a cult curiosity — rough around the edges, but weirdly unforgettable. Just give it a sequel already.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

04/13/25

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Taylor W

Almost a “one note joke” scenario, thankfully it’s a damn good joke. The premise alone is a refreshing dose of “anti-nostalgia”, there are certainly some story and character missteps, but for a directorial debut this one has a lot of imagination and promise. Perfect PSA for anyone who ever used a TV as a babysitter

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

04/03/25

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Synopsis

In 1993, a mysterious children's show host, Mr. Crocket, magically emerges from television sets to kidnap young children, brutally slaying their parents in the process. After Mr. Crocket snatches her son, one determined mother embarks on a perilous quest to track down the demonic entertainer and rescue her boy.

Director: Brandon Espy
Producer: David Brooks, Arbi Pedrossian, Jenna Cavelle, Carl Reid
Screenwriter: Brandon Espy, Carl Reid
Distributor: Hulu
Production Co: Hulu Originals, WorthenBrooks
Genre: Horror
Original Language: English
Release Date (Streaming): Oct 11, 2024
Runtime: 1h 28m

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