Trigger Happy

This mockumentary-style series follows the fictional horror author Garth Marenghi and his "screenwriting" team as they revisit and comment on Marenghi's own low-budget, 1980s horror TV show, 'Garth Marenghi's Darkplace'. The show "unearths" forgotten episodes, providing a comedic look at the absurdity of its production and Marenghi's inflated ego. It satirizes the conventions of low-budget horror and the self-importance of its creators.

Trigger Happy, as a precursor to the cult hit 'Garth Marenghi's Darkplace', was met with critical acclaim for its unique comedic style and sharp satire. It garnered a devoted following for its deadpan humor and clever deconstruction of genre tropes. The series is often praised for its originality and the brilliant performances of its creators.

• Heralded for its brilliant parody of 1980s horror and filmmaking.
• Praised for its absurdist humor and the deadpan delivery of its cast.
• Celebrated for its cult status and unique comedic vision.

Google audience: Information on Google user reviews for Trigger Happy is not readily available. However, its successor, 'Garth Marenghi's Darkplace', is widely beloved by its audience for its consistent absurdity and quotable dialogue.

Trigger Happy was a pilot episode that directly led to the creation of the much more famous cult television series 'Garth Marenghi's Darkplace', which expanded upon its premise and characters.