Red Hot Riding Hood
Red Hot Riding Hood

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Red Hot Riding Hood

1943
Movie
7 min
English

Tired of always playing the same roles, Little Red Riding Hood, her grandmother and the Wolf demand a new version of the tale. The story then plays out in a more contemporary urban environment, with Little Red Riding Hood working as a pin-up girl in a night club.

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IMDb7.5/10
Director: Tex AveryGenres: Animation, Comedy, Short, Cartoon

Plot Summary

In this adult-oriented cartoon, the "Grandmother" from Little Red Riding Hood is a hip, jazz-loving club owner, and Red is a sultry showgirl. The "Big Bad Wolf" is a wolf who's far more interested in Red than her grandmother, and he's not alone. A suave, tie-wearing wolf also sets his sights on Red, leading to a chaotic and boisterous chase for her affections.

Critical Reception

Red Hot Riding Hood is widely celebrated as a landmark cartoon by animator Tex Avery, known for its adult humor, racy gags, and wild animation style. It's often cited as a prime example of pushing the boundaries of censorship in animation during its era, earning critical acclaim for its comedic timing and anarchic energy, and it remains a beloved classic among animation enthusiasts.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its boundary-pushing adult humor and energetic animation.

  • Considered a comedic masterpiece of the Golden Age of American animation.

  • Noted for its fast pacing and wild, over-the-top gags.

Google audience: Audience reception generally highlights the cartoon's enduring humor and classic animation style, with many appreciating its bold and risqué content for its time.

Fun Fact

Tex Avery's Red Hot Riding Hood was considered so racy for its time that it was heavily censored and not widely shown to children, contributing to its reputation as one of the most adult-oriented cartoons produced during the Golden Age of Animation.

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A great and fun Tex Avery cartoon as he envisions a world in which the three main characters of the classic fairy tale are tired of doing the same old-same old and decide to try a way different approach. A fine extra on the blu of 'The Post...