Season 3: Episode 05 "Buying Knockoff Boone's Farm from Earl Behind a Dumpster"

About this episode

The episode discusses the supernatural horror film 'Mr. Crocket', which revolves around a cursed children's show that targets vulnerable kids.

Title: Mr. Crocket Year: 2024 Director: Brandon Espy Writer: Brandon Espy & Carl Reid Plot Summary: Mr. Crocket is a supernatural horror story about a cursed children’s show that lures in abused or grieving kids through an old VHS tape. When young Major becomes obsessed with the show, his mother Summer uncovers a dark legacy: the host, Mr. Crocket, was a former entertainer who made a deal with the Devil to return from death and “protect” children by punishing their parents. As Crocket abducts children and demands their loyalty, Summer must confront him in his twisted realm. Though she defeats him and rescues the children, her son’s eerie behavior hints that Crocket’s influence still lingers.

People in this episode

Host: The Slash or Smash Podcast

Topics covered

• supernatural horror
• children's show
• cursed media
• parental confrontation
• abduction

Keywords

• Mr. Crocket
• supernatural horror
• cursed children's show
• Brandon Espy
• Carl Reid

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Mr. Crocket

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