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Mr. Crocket Is The Hulu Horror Of Your Childhood Nightmares
If you ever wondered what Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood would be like if instead of a kind and empathetic TV host, they replaced him with a demonic and multi-dimensional entity with the power to kill people by transporting through the television screen… then you’re in luck, neighbor. On October 11, Hulu will premiere its original horror film Mr. Crocket as part of its annual Huluween event, which promotes the spooktastic thrills of the Halloween season.
And from the looks of the film’s trailer, horror fanatics can expect a movie that just might make you relive some of your childhood nightmares all over again.
Set in 1993, Mr. Crocket follows the intriguing tale of a mysterious and insidious children’s show host, Mr. Crocket (Elvis Nolasco), who on the outside appears to be your run-of-the-mill children’s TV show host. But on the inside, Mr. Crocket harbors a dark and twisted secret, somehow possessing the magical ability to emerge from television sets to kidnap young children, brutally killing their parents at the same time.
After Mr. Crocket emerges from the television and captures Summer’s (Jerrika Hinton) son, the determined and headstrong mother embarks on a twisted and harrowing journey to track down the demonic TV host and rescue her child before it is too late.
After writing and directing the horror short films, We Follow You and Kiara, Espy developed his short Mr. Crocket, eventually becoming part of Hulu’s Bite Size Halloween.
Mr. Crocket is based on the horror short of the same name, which was part of Hulu’s Bite Size Halloween third season, an anthology series featuring horror shorts written and directed by upcoming filmmakers. The film is directed by Brandon Espy, who co-wrote the film in partnership with fellow filmmaker Carl Reid, co-creator of the superhero comedy TV series Grounded.
On October 11, Hulu will premiere its original horror film Mr. Crocket as part of its annual Huluween event.
Espy began his career as an actor, appearing in short films and TV series in supporting roles before transitioning to a focus on working behind the scenes. In 2018, he co-wrote his first feature film Glass Jaw, a low budget flick that tells the story of a down-on-his-luck boxer looking for redemption.
After writing and directing the horror short films, We Follow You and Kiara, Espy developed his short Mr. Crocket, eventually becoming part of Hulu’s Bite Size Halloween.
In a move that hints at a complete transformation, the feature-length adaptation of the horror short replaces all three members of the original cast, instead opting to start over from scratch with a brand new core of actors. Alongside Nolasco and Hinton, the film also stars Ayden Gavin, who appears as Major, a young boy who is in danger of becoming Mr. Crocket’s next victim. Rounding out the rest of the cast are Kristolyn Lloyd, Alex Akpobome, and Akim Black.
Mr. Crocket harbors a dark and twisted secret, somehow possessing the magical ability to emerge from television sets to kidnap young children, brutally killing their parents at the same time.
Mr. Crocket was developed by WorthenBrooks, formerly known as 20th Digital, which focuses on financing and producing short-form and feature-length films with up-and-coming filmmakers in an attempt to showcase fresh talent.
The film will be a part of WorthenBrooks’ new slate of first-look horror with Hulu Originals, which has previously featured horror films such as Matriarch and Grimcutty. WorthenBrooks also previously produced many of the short films featured in Hulu’s Bite Size Halloween series.
Source: Hulu
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Best Mothers Day gifts: Show mom some love
Mother figures are the backbone of the world. Yours may be your biological mother, or maybe she’s your mother-in-law, your best friend’s mom, or simply someone whose motherly instinct has helped you through hard times.
Moms teach you the adulting necessities, give advice even if the problem is your fault, and above all, they put up with your shit and (almost) never complain.
The game plan here isn’t just to snag the last bouquet at CVS just so you’re not the kid who forgot Mother’s Day (but definitely also get flowers). And you don’t even need to spend a lot of money. (Peep our list of Mother’s Day gifts that cost less than $50. Want even more cheap gift ideas?
Skip the generic mugs and show your appreciation with a gift picked just for her: Whether it’s something to make a part of her life easier, something she’s mentioned wanting in passing, or simply something to make her feel like a damn queen, you can’t put a price on everything she’s done for you, but heartfelt gifts certainly help.
After all, they say “No matter how hard you try, you always end up like your mother.” But is that even a bad thing?
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Ban subscriptions and get Microsoft Office 2024 for life for just £121
TL;DR: Grab Microsoft Office 2024 Home and Business for PC or Mac for just £120.54 through June 1.
You wouldn’t keep paying for Netflix if you could own your favorite shows, right? So why are you still subscribing to Office apps you use every day? Microsoft 365’s price keeps going up, but there’s finally a way to break free — and it’ll cost you way less in the long run.
Microsoft Office 2024 is the answer you’ve been looking for. Instead of monthly payments, simply pay £120.54 once and be set for life (reg. £188.37). It’s that simple. And, yes, this lifetime download works for PC or Mac.
What’s included?
This license comes with:
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Word
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Excel
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PowerPoint
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Outlook
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OneNote
The newest version of Microsoft Office is a little different from Microsoft 365. But just because you’re switching to a lifetime license doesn’t mean you’ll miss out on some of the most recent updates. Word and Excel both still have AI integrations for text suggestions and smart data analysis, and PowerPoint still has improved tools for recorded presentations.
Once you’ve redeemed your purchase, you can install your apps on one computer. After that, they’re yours to use however you want. No more subscription fees or sudden price hikes to worry about.
Why rent when you can own?
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Wordle today: Answer, hints for May 9, 2025
Oh hey there! If you’re here, it must be time for Wordle. As always, we’re serving up our daily hints and tips to help you figure out today’s answer.
If you just want to be told today’s word, you can jump to the bottom of this article for today’s Wordle solution revealed. But if you’d rather solve it yourself, keep reading for some clues, tips, and strategies to assist you.
Where did Wordle come from?
Originally created by engineer Josh Wardle as a gift for his partner, Wordle rapidly spread to become an international phenomenon, with thousands of people around the globe playing every day. Alternate Wordle versions created by fans also sprang up, including battle royale Squabble, music identification game Heardle, and variations like Dordle and Quordle that make you guess multiple words at once.
Wordle eventually became so popular that it was purchased by the New York Times, and TikTok creators even livestream themselves playing.
What’s the best Wordle starting word?
The best Wordle starting word is the one that speaks to you. But if you prefer to be strategic in your approach, we have a few ideas to help you pick a word that might help you find the solution faster. One tip is to select a word that includes at least two different vowels, plus some common consonants like S, T, R, or N.
What happened to the Wordle archive?
The entire archive of past Wordle puzzles was originally available for anyone to enjoy whenever they felt like it, but it was later taken down, with the website’s creator stating it was done at the request of the New York Times. However, the New York Times then rolled out its own Wordle Archive, available only to NYT Games subscribers.
Is Wordle getting harder?
It might feel like Wordle is getting harder, but it actually isn’t any more difficult than when it first began. You can turn on Wordle‘s Hard Mode if you’re after more of a challenge, though.
Here’s a subtle hint for today’s Wordle answer:
Gibberish.
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Does today’s Wordle answer have a double letter?
There are no recurring letters.
Today’s Wordle is a 5-letter word that starts with…
Today’s Wordle starts with the letter T.
The Wordle answer today is…
Get your last guesses in now, because it’s your final chance to solve today’s Wordle before we reveal the solution.
Drumroll please!
The solution to today’s Wordle is…
TRIPE.
Don’t feel down if you didn’t manage to guess it this time. There will be a new Wordle for you to stretch your brain with tomorrow, and we’ll be back again to guide you with more helpful hints.
Are you also playing NYT Strands? See hints and answers for today’s Strands.
Reporting by Chance Townsend, Caitlin Welsh, Sam Haysom, Amanda Yeo, Shannon Connellan, Cecily Mauran, Mike Pearl, and Adam Rosenberg contributed to this article.
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