The Mad Doctor

NRUnited States rating19337mAnimation, Comedy, Horror
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Mickey Mouse tries to rescue his dog, Pluto, from a mad scientist who has taken him to a spooky castle. The story follows Mickey as he navigates a series of obstacles and traps to save his pet. It is a short animated film with a spooky atmosphere.

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What's in it

Scary
Strong
Violence
Some
Language
None
Rude humour
Mild
Sad themes
Mild
Pace
Fast
The short film features rapid slapstick action and frequent visual gags typical of early animation. Estimated

Scary moments

  • Approx.ScaryMickey faces off against animated skeletons in the doctor's lair.
  • Approx.IntenseMickey is strapped to a table and threatened by a circular saw.

Talk about it after

  1. 1How did Mickey feel when he couldn't find Pluto at first?
  2. 2Why do you think the doctor was trying to do such a silly experiment?
  3. 3How did the ending change how you felt about the scary parts of the movie?

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