Mr. Crocket

Mr. Crocket
Directed byBrandon Espy
Screenplay by
  • Brandon Espy
  • Carl Reid
Based onMr. Crocket
by Brandon Epsy
Produced by
  • David Brooks
  • Jenna Cavelle
  • Josh Feldman
  • Jesse Ford
  • Sean King O'Grady
  • Arbi Pedrossian
  • Carl Reid
Starring
CinematographyPowell Robinson
Edited byAlex Familian
Music byAlex Winkler
Production
companies
Distributed by
Release date
  • October 11, 2024 (2024-10-11)
Running time
88 minutes
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

Mr. Crocket is a 2024 American supernatural horror film directed by Brandon Espy in his feature directorial debut from a screenplay he co-wrote with Carl Reid. Based on Espy's 2022 short film of the same name, the film stars Elvis Nolasco as the title character, with Jerrika Hinton, Ayden Gavin, Kristolyn Lloyd, and Alex Akpobome in supporting roles. It follows a mother who embarks on a quest to rescue her son from a demonic children's television series host who is kidnapping children.[1]

The film was first announced in July 2024 as a full-length version of Epsy's original short that he directed for Hulu's Bite Size Halloween series. Nolasco and Hinton were attached to star in the film, with Nolasco also acting as associate producer.[2] Principal photography took place on August 2024 in New Jersey.[citation needed]

Mr. Crocket premiered at Fantastic Fest on September 26, 2024, and was released by WorthenBrooks as a Hulu original film in the United States and on Disney+ internationally on October 11.[3] It received mixed-to-positive reviews from critics.

  1. ^ Whittaker, Richard (October 15, 2024). "Story Time With Mr. Crocket". The Austin Chronicle. Retrieved November 1, 2024.
  2. ^ Donato, Matthew (October 11, 2024). "'Mr Crocket' Review: Gore and Practical Effects Elevate a Children's TV Nightmare". Collider. Retrieved November 1, 2024.
  3. ^ Thurman, Trace (September 27, 2024). "'Mr. Crocket' Review – Impressive Effects Can't Save a Pedestrian Script [FF 2024]". Bloody Disgusting. Retrieved November 1, 2024.