A mysterious VHS tape shows up in the mailbox, a children's TV host steps out of the television, and one mother has to get her son back. This week on Black on Black Cinema, we're reviewing Mr. Crocket (2024), the Hulu Original horror film from first time feature director Brandon Espy, just in time for Halloween.
Jerrika Hinton stars as Summer Beverly, a mother starting over in 1993 after losing her husband, opposite Elvis Nolasco as the sinister Mr. Crocket, with Ayden Gavin, Kristolyn Lloyd, and Alex Alomar Akpobome. The film expands Espy's 2022 short for Hulu's Bite Size Halloween and wears its 80s and 90s horror influences openly, with practical puppets, a nightmare kids' show, and Black characters at the center of the story.
In this episode, we break down the performances, the puppet and practical effects work, how the film uses nostalgia and 90s TV, and where it works and falls short as Black horror. Is Mr. Crocket a new Halloween staple or a missed opportunity? Spoilers ahead, so watch first if you haven't.
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Black on Black Cinema is a long-running podcast featuring in-depth Black movie reviews and frank conversations that matter to the Black community. We review Black films across every genre — from Black horror and Black sci-fi to indie dramas, comedies, and blockbuster action. Covering filmmakers like Spike Lee, Jordan Peele, Ryan Coogler, Ava DuVernay, and more. Hosted by Jay, Micah, Terrence, and T'ara. Featured on RogerEbert.com. A TNP Studios production. New episodes weekly on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, and all major platforms. For more TNP Studios content, check out The Nerdpocalypse (movie & TV news), Look Forward (progressive politics), and Dense Pixels (video game news).
Jerrika Hinton stars as Summer Beverly, a mother starting over in 1993 after losing her husband, opposite Elvis Nolasco as the sinister Mr. Crocket, with Ayden Gavin, Kristolyn Lloyd, and Alex Alomar Akpobome. The film expands Espy's 2022 short for Hulu's Bite Size Halloween and wears its 80s and 90s horror influences openly, with practical puppets, a nightmare kids' show, and Black characters at the center of the story.
In this episode, we break down the performances, the puppet and practical effects work, how the film uses nostalgia and 90s TV, and where it works and falls short as Black horror. Is Mr. Crocket a new Halloween staple or a missed opportunity? Spoilers ahead, so watch first if you haven't.
New episodes of Black on Black Cinema are available wherever you get your podcasts. Subscribe so you never miss an episode.
#BlackOnBlackCinema #MrCrocket #Horror
Black on Black Cinema is a long-running podcast featuring in-depth Black movie reviews and frank conversations that matter to the Black community. We review Black films across every genre — from Black horror and Black sci-fi to indie dramas, comedies, and blockbuster action. Covering filmmakers like Spike Lee, Jordan Peele, Ryan Coogler, Ava DuVernay, and more. Hosted by Jay, Micah, Terrence, and T'ara. Featured on RogerEbert.com. A TNP Studios production. New episodes weekly on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, and all major platforms. For more TNP Studios content, check out The Nerdpocalypse (movie & TV news), Look Forward (progressive politics), and Dense Pixels (video game news).
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