Gregory Horror Show
Synopsis
The first series is a set of 25 stories about a male businessman arriving at the hotel after taking a train home from work. He encounters the mysterious owner of the hotel, an old mouse known as Gregory, who suggests that he stay a while. Soon, the man becomes drawn into a bizarre series of events taking place within Gregory House as he tries desperately to escape from this bizarre purgatory. (Source: Wikipedia)
Audience Consensus
Audience reception is mixed. Some find the show's bizarre nature and psychological elements intriguing, praising the unique characters, sound design, and intricate plot. However, others are disappointed by the lack of scares, poor humor timing, lackluster animation, and a dull, over-explained plot, with the English dub being a particular point of criticism.
Strengths
- Unique character personalities
- Narrator's identity is a wonderful concept
- Sound and voice effects match the mood and are timed perfectly
- Thick plot with clever traps
- Art is relevant to the plot
Weaknesses
- Spooks fall flat and humor is badly timed
- English dub is painful
- Plot is dull and over-explained
- Animation is lackluster