Oct 1, 2026 · 35 min · 10 segments
Have a request for an upcoming segment? Send me a Text Message! Catching up after a break. Lots of reviews this week featuring my take on SHAUN THE…
Kicking things off, when trying to fix a pumpkin patch, a sheep's experiment goes awry.
This is Sean the Sheep, the Beast of Mossy Bottom.
This year, wake up to a legend so frightful, it will leave you shell-shocked.
Because for Sean and the flock, things are about to get hairy.
As Halloween approaches at Mossy Bottom Farm, Sean and the flock are preparing for the festivities by secretly growing a prized pumpkin patch.
Disaster strikes when the farmer accidentally destroys their crop, devastating young Timmy.
Determined to save Halloween, Sean channels his inner mad scientist and concocts a rapid growth spell to restore the pumpkins overnight.
Meanwhile, the farmer, hoping to impress his crush, the town's local vet, Mistakes Sean's potion for hair growth product.
After applying a large amount of it, the formula works all too well, causing his hair to grow out of control and transforming him into a shaggy, Bigfoot-like creature.
Scared by his own reflection and confusing the local townspeople, the hair-covered farmer flees into the woods of Mossingham.
The terrified villagers form an angry mob to hunt down the mysterious Beast of Mossy Bottom, while the farmer's loyal dog, Bitzer, tracks him down without initially realizing the monster is his master.
Things escalate when the vet, intending to capture the Beast, arranges to have him shipped off to a sanctuary on Bigfoot Island.
After discovering what actually happened to the farmer, Sean, Bitzer, and the flock create an antidote, and race against time to rescue him from the outbound cargo ship before the townspeople kill him.
When I saw the trailer for this, I predicted it would be a see-it, and I give this film a... see-it.
This was a really cute version of the classic Frankenstein story, aimed at a younger audience, with enough in there to entertain adults.
It is a wonderful homage to classic monster movies, complete with mad science mishaps, pitchfork-wielding villagers, and hair-raising hijinks.
What makes this entry a success is how seamlessly the filmmakers blend gothic horror tropes with Aardman Animation's signature wholesome wit.
The comedic timing is on point, from Bitzer desperately trying to manage a monster that he doesn't realize is his boss, to Timmy's relentless quest for Halloween candy amid the total collapse of local society.
The visual gags hit at a rapid pace.
There isn't a single spoken word of dialogue, yet the physical comedy delivers more genuine laughs than almost any scripted comedy released in recent months.
Ultimately, The Beast of Mossy Bottom is a silly, warm-hearted riot that proves stop-motion animation is still a viable format in the animation field.
It manages to deliver atmospheric vibes for the Halloween season while keeping its hooves firmly planted in the gentle, pun-filled charm that Aardman fans have loved for decades.
If you're a fan of stop-motion animation, you'll enjoy this one.
Kicking things off, when trying to fix a pumpkin patch, a sheep's experiment goes awry.
This is Sean the Sheep, the Beast of Mossy Bottom.
This year, wake up to a legend so frightful, it will leave you shell-shocked.
Because for Sean and the flock, things are about to get hairy.
As Halloween approaches at Mossy Bottom Farm, Sean and the flock are preparing for the festivities by secretly growing a prized pumpkin patch.
Disaster strikes when the farmer accidentally destroys their crop, devastating young Timmy.
Determined to save Halloween, Sean channels his inner mad scientist and concocts a rapid growth spell to restore the pumpkins overnight.
Meanwhile, the farmer, hoping to impress his crush, the town's local vet, Mistakes Sean's potion for hair growth product.
After applying a large amount of it, the formula works all too well, causing his hair to grow out of control and transforming him into a shaggy, Bigfoot-like creature.
Scared by his own reflection and confusing the local townspeople, the hair-covered farmer flees into the woods of Mossingham.
The terrified villagers form an angry mob to hunt down the mysterious Beast of Mossy Bottom, while the farmer's loyal dog, Bitzer, tracks him down without initially realizing the monster is his master.
Things escalate when the vet, intending to capture the Beast, arranges to have him shipped off to a sanctuary on Bigfoot Island.
After discovering what actually happened to the farmer, Sean, Bitzer, and the flock create an antidote, and race against time to rescue him from the outbound cargo ship before the townspeople kill him.
When I saw the trailer for this, I predicted it would be a see-it, and I give this film a... see-it.
This was a really cute version of the classic Frankenstein story, aimed at a younger audience, with enough in there to entertain adults.
It is a wonderful homage to classic monster movies, complete with mad science mishaps, pitchfork-wielding villagers, and hair-raising hijinks.
What makes this entry a success is how seamlessly the filmmakers blend gothic horror tropes with Aardman Animation's signature wholesome wit.
The comedic timing is on point, from Bitzer desperately trying to manage a monster that he doesn't realize is his boss, to Timmy's relentless quest for Halloween candy amid the total collapse of local society.
The visual gags hit at a rapid pace.
There isn't a single spoken word of dialogue, yet the physical comedy delivers more genuine laughs than almost any scripted comedy released in recent months.
Ultimately, The Beast of Mossy Bottom is a silly, warm-hearted riot that proves stop-motion animation is still a viable format in the animation field.
It manages to deliver atmospheric vibes for the Halloween season while keeping its hooves firmly planted in the gentle, pun-filled charm that Aardman fans have loved for decades.
If you're a fan of stop-motion animation, you'll enjoy this one.
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