The Happytime Murders (2018)

© Jim Henson Company. All Rights Reserved.

Director:	Brian Henson
Writers:	Todd Berger,Dee Robertson
Cast:	Jamie Foxx
Released:	Friday, August 17, 2018
Studio:	Jim Henson Company
Genre:	Animation/Family
Rating:	This Film Is Not Yet Rated

Synopsis

The Happytime Murders © Jim Henson Company. All Rights Reserved.

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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