Shaun the Sheep: The Beast of Mossy Bottom
On Halloween Eve at Mossy Bottom Farm, excitement turns to dismay when the clumsy Farmer ruins the pumpkin patch. Shaun tries fixing it with science experiments, but things go wrong when a wild beast appears in the woods.
Why it matters
Directors
Cast
Horror DNA
Gore
0
Slow Burn
17
Psychological
0
Supernatural
0
Creature
55
Disturbing
0
Fun Factor
100
Cerebral
0
Survival
66
Phobia triggers
Pairs Well With
Production History
Intelligence Brief
Shaun the Sheep ventures into spooky territory with a charming blend of family-friendly scares and inventive stop-motion mischief.
- Why it matters: This marks a rare Halloween-themed entry in the beloved Aardman franchise, expanding its appeal beyond its usual pastoral comedy into gentle horror territory.
- What we know: Set on Halloween Eve, Shaun's science experiments to fix a ruined pumpkin patch inadvertently awaken a mysterious beast lurking in Mossy Bottom's woods.
- Who's involved: Directed by Steve Cox and Matthew Walker, with voice talents like Justin Fletcher and Paul Whitehouse, known for their work in the Shaun franchise and British comedy.
- The buzz: Early glimpses suggest a playful mix of practical animation effects and spooky atmosphere, appealing to both kids and horror fans who appreciate subtle scares wrapped in whimsy.
Trailers
Me and ewe. Cinema trip. This weekend.
Hang onto your fleece— things are getting spooky!
Never a dull day on this farm.
Everyone's favorite lamb, Timmy!
Production Intel
- Status
- Released
- Budget
- $30 million
- Filming Locations
- United Kingdom, France
- Franchise
- Shaun the Sheep Collection