Mr. Crocket is a fun, new villain, but...
What do you do when your child's television best friend becomes your worst nightmare? This is the reality for many parents, as watching the same thing repeatedly can drive anyone crazy. But when television becomes your child's babysitter, things can go wrong. That's what happens in the new Hulu original Mr. Crocket, based on a short film from their Bite-Sized Halloween series. The short film was well done, and they expanded it into a full-length movie. I'll share why that works, why it doesn't, and whether you should check it out. Mr. Crocket stars Elvis Nolasco and Jerrika Hinton. While you might not recognize Nolasco, you’ll probably know Hinton from her role as Dr. Stephanie Edwards on Grey’s Anatomy. It was a relief to see her here because her acting helps ground the movie during key moments. The story follows a young mom, Summer, who recently lost her husband and is raising her hyperactive son, Major, on her own. When she finds a mysterious tape of Mr. Crocket’...