Published by Mason Oldridge, 1 October 2022
CONTAINS SPOILERS!
Wakey wakey! The long-awaited TV adaptation of the puppetry horror web series has finally arrived and it’s crazier than ever!
DHMIS has always been fascinating as its Sesame Street-style puppets start the show like a children’s series before descending into a dark horror with disturbing imagery; an artistic move never before seen in such a unique way.
The change to the long-form structure could’ve allowed for more storyline-focused tales though stays in vein of its web origins. However, there is less horror and more comedy involved in its Channel 4 upgrade to pad out the extra time.
Family is one of the stronger episodes as the trio meet a pair of twins and visit their unsettling family before discovering the chilling identity of their mother. The final episode Electricity sees Yellow Guy become more intelligent and touch upon discovering the guys’ reality as fictional characters until the final twist ends their opportunity to do so.
The creators have stepped up their game with characters as well; the lonely friendship adviser Warren the worm and the elderly and ill Choo Choo Train are truly chilling. Also, the inclusion of a live action character in the final episode makes its plot much more unnerving.
Overall, the TV series is not the most entertaining to watch but its creativity and meaning is truly thought-provoking.
6/10