Although the Muppets were initially conceived for the adult public, the attraction that generated among children and young people changed its contents quickly. The Muppets Show debuted on American television in 1977 and thanks to the children's audience it was an immediate success. Created by puppeteer and television producer Jim Henson, it has among its most memorable characters Kermit the Frog and Miss Peggy. They are so well known that they are already part of the collective memory of the whole world.
The Happytime Murders. New times, new approaches
Without Jim's presence, it's his son Brian Henson who oversees the artistic direction of his father's creation. Maybe that's why the film The Happytime Murders is an attempt to return to the original idea of the puppets and focus on an adult audience with new theme possibilities to make another type of humor.
What is The Happytime Murders about?
A series of murders of puppets puts a group of investigators consisting of puppet Phil Phillips and detective Connie Edwards (Melissa McCarthy) to find those responsible.
Hilarious humor for adults!