People at the time were thrown off by how bizarre the humor was for a Dr. Suess movie they didn't realize how great of a comedy it actually was.
shareI think it's definitely more adult oriented than for kids. I enjoyed it because I am a huge fan of Michael Myers. My youngest son loves this movie and my older two hated it.
Sadly, Dr. Seuss' widow was so disgusted by it she forbade any more live action version of her husband's books :(
His wife was just a prude. I think it would be a big hit if it was released now aimed at an audience who enjoy more absurdist comedy.
shareHmmm, maybe but I don't think that was the problem. I think it was because it was targeted at children but ended up scaring the heck out of them, word spread and it bombed.
shareI don't remember any children being scared of it. I just remember parents thinking it was too inappropriate for kids.
shareI discovered this movie hungover laid on a sofa when i flicked through the channels.
By the halfway point i forgot my hangover and i was laughing my head off.
The cupcakanator scene is something i still watch on youtube.