Boo!
Boo! is a children's television series shown in the United Kingdom on the CBeebies channel, and originally on BBC Two. It features several cartoon characters who play a game similar to hide and seek in a variety of settings. The commentary is performed by an adult narrator and a chorus of children. The series was produced by the independent production company Tell-Tale Productions, which was also responsible for Tweenies. From 2011 to 2012, reruns of the show were broadcast in the USA on Qubo. The series ran for a total of 104 episodes and one Christmas special and was nominated for a BAFTA in 2002-03. At the end of the programme a song is sung, usually about matching characters or objects to their shapes or colours. The visual style of Boo! is very distinctive, using 3D CGI with rounded shapes and cel-shading. The music and songs are generally in an early-70s funk/R&B idiom.
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Plot Summary
A group of college students decides to spend Halloween night in a haunted hospital, believing it will be a fun prank. However, their night of scares turns into a fight for survival as they awaken a malevolent spirit that begins to pick them off one by one.
Critical Reception
Boo! is a low-budget independent horror film that garnered a cult following for its campy humor and B-movie charm. While not critically acclaimed, it is appreciated by fans of cheesy horror for its earnest effort and fun, albeit predictable, scares.
What Reviewers Say
- Appreciated for its over-the-top horror elements and humor.
- Seen as a classic example of early 2000s direct-to-video horror.
- Praised by fans for its nostalgic appeal and low-budget fun.
Google audience: Audience reviews are scarce, but those available often highlight the film's deliberate 'so bad it's good' quality, appealing to those who enjoy campy horror.
Fun Fact
The film was shot on a very low budget, contributing to its distinctive low-fi aesthetic that many fans of cult horror appreciate.
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