United Kingdom
The Happytime Murders (2018)
| Director: | |
| Writers: | Todd Berger,Dee Robertson |
| Cast: | |
| Released: | Friday, August 17, 2018 |
| Studio: | Jim Henson Company |
| Genre: | Animation/Family |
| Rating: | This Film Is Not Yet Rated |
Synopsis
In a world where puppets co-exist with humans as second class citizens, puppet private eye and disgraced ex-cop, Phil Phillips, is hot on the trail of the serial killer who murdered his brother and is now targeting the cast members of the famous 80s television show, “The Happytime Gang.” As the killings continue, Phil’s former flame, Jenny, is next on the list. It’s up to Phil and his ex-partner, Detective Edwards, to find the culprit, but as bad blood and old resentments resurface the clues start pointing to the only viable suspect, Phil himself. Now he’s on the run with only his wits and hardheaded determination, as he tries to solve, “The Happytime Murders.
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Melissa McCarthy and STXFilms to Release The Happytime Murders 05/03/2017 10:27 AM EDT
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