Sheepish Delight

On Friday, 23 October 2026, the Picture House in Uckfield will be screening Shaun the Sheep: The Beast of Mossy Bottom, a stop-motion science fiction comedy film directed by Steve Cox and Matthew Walker. The film follows Shaun as he tries to save Halloween for the residents of Mossy Bottom farm, but things take a turn for the worse when the Farmer suddenly goes missing and a mysterious beast begins roaming nearby.

What is the film about? The story takes place on Halloween Eve at Mossy Bottom Farm, where excitement turns to dismay when the clumsy Farmer ruins the pumpkin patch. Shaun tries fixing it with science experiments, but things go awry when a wild beast appears in the woods. The film is a charming and deceptively funny monster movie pastiche, with a plot that is reminiscent of Frankenstein.

Who made the film and who's in it? The film was directed by Steve Cox and Matthew Walker, and written by Mark Burton and Giles Pilbrow. The cast includes Justin Fletcher, John Sparkes, Kate Harbour, and Nina Sosanya. Aardman, the renowned animation studio, produced the film.

What kind of film is it and how was it received? Shaun the Sheep: The Beast of Mossy Bottom is an animation, science fiction, and comedy film, with a runtime of 81 minutes and a U certificate. The film has received widespread critical acclaim, with a 99% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes and an average rating of 7.8/10. The film also has a score of 80 out of 100 on Metacritic, indicating "generally favorable" reviews. Viewers have also enjoyed the film, with a rating of 7.3/10 on TMDB and 76% on Trakt. Tickets or details for the screening are available with the button beside this article.