Mr. Crocket

2024

Horror

23
Rotten Tomatoes Critics - Rotten 57% · 21 reviews
Rotten Tomatoes Audience - Spilled 57% · 100 ratings
IMDb Rating 5.4/10 10 5467 5.5K

vhs 1990s based on short film based on short analog horror

Plot summary

A single mother thinks she's found the key to calming her child down – a VHS copy of a strange children's program named Mr. Crocket's World. However, a darker, bloodier secret waits to invade their home from inside the tape.

Director

Brandon Espy Photo
Brandon Espy

Top cast

Marcia Myers Photo
Marcia Myers as Aunt Marcie
Jermaine Rivers Photo
Jermaine Rivers as Jerrel
Ayden Gavin Photo
Ayden Gavin
Elvis Nolasco Photo
Elvis Nolasco as Mr. Crocket
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807.69 MB
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English 2.0
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23.976 fps
1 hr 27 min
Seeds 8
1.62 GB
1920*1038
English 5.1
NR
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23.976 fps
1 hr 27 min
Seeds 17
1.47 GB
1920*1038
English 5.1
NR
Subtitles us   es   cz   dk   de   gr   fi   fr   hu   it   ja   kr   nl   no   pl   pt   ro   sk   sv   tr   cn  
23.976 fps
1 hr 27 min
Seeds 4
3.92 GB
3840*2160
English 2.0
NR
Subtitles us  
23.976 fps
N/A
Seeds 5

Movie Reviews

Reviewed by thankscoachron 5 / 10

Interesting concept but not worth it

Ok, i really wanted to like this one - with a very promising opening sequence and incredibly novel concept, i felt like this was going to be a hit.....but no so much.Its basically mr. Rogers meets freddy krueger/pennywise (IT) - a childrens TV host comes out of the TV to kill parents and abduct children - very novel concept with a ton of potential but it went in a very campy direction (not in a good way) and lost a lot of steam about halfway through.The acting was pretty stiff and the writing wasnt great. It did have some pretty decent practical special effects and the puppetry was done well. But other than that, i didnt feel like this one lived up to its full potential.It felt like the writer/director had a concept built around special effects and then shoehorned everything else in to complete it - everything other than the special effects are an after thought and fall real flat.Overall, i would not reco this one. If redone in a different way and taken more seriously, yeah, sure, but i dont think its worth your time - skip.
Reviewed by nERDbOX_Dave 6 / 10

A Goosebumps-Like Horror with Potential to Produce the Next Slasher Icon

"Mr. Crocket" is a 2024 Hulu horror film that offers a nostalgic nod to the iconic 90s TV series, Goosebumps. Fans of the original show will appreciate the familiar tone and atmosphere, as well as the chilling premise of a demonic children's show host.The film follows a mother, played by Jerrika Hinton, as she embarks on a terrifying journey to rescue her son from the clutches of "Mr. Crocket", a sinister TV personality who has been kidnapping children. The performances are solid, with Hinton delivering a convincing portrayal of a desperate mother. Ayden Gavin shines as her son, capturing the fear and vulnerability of a child trapped in a dangerous situation.While the film's plot may be somewhat predictable, it's the atmosphere and execution that make it enjoyable. The visual effects are impressive, creating a believable and unsettling world. The score is also effective, adding to the suspense and tension.Overall, "Mr. Crocket" is a promising horror film that shows a lot of potential. While it may not be a groundbreaking masterpiece, it's a fun and frightening watch that will satisfy fans of the genre.
Reviewed by Wolf_Brigade 6 / 10

Give this horror flick a chance

Ignore the low score ratings and reviews. It may be far from perfect but that can't change the fact that it is a horror movie that evolves around a very unsettling horror figure, portrayed by Elvis Lolasco who gives a great performance as a demonic children's entertainer. His ability to change moods and transform from a happy show host to a malevont entity in an instant steals the show. Yes, some directing choices are questionable, the demonic toys looked more silly than scary ( I can't explain why the thought they would fit in the movie), some moments were unintenionally funny but the spooky and surrealistic atmosphere is there, the dread aura of Mr Crocket is there and the movie has some good stuff worth exploring. Some may say the movie didnt have enough scary scenes and those that tried to scare failed (e.g. The low bufget movie splatter scenes). In my opinion, the real scare is the underlying nature of the antagonist, a truly evil character who hides his malevolence behind a child-friendly personality and an actually hellish kid's show. I want to see more of the Mr Crocket, in the future, he is a horror villain that honestly captured my interest.
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