Ep 2. Monsters vs. Aliens: Night of the Living Carrots
- October 13, 2011
DreamWorks Spooky Stories: Volume 2 season 1 episode 2, titled "Monsters vs. Aliens: Night of the Living Carrots", is an animated television special that is perfect for the Halloween season. It is a sequel to the 2009 film "Monsters vs. Aliens," and follows the characters as they encounter an unexpected threat on Halloween night.
The episode opens with Susan (aka Ginormica) and her friends, B.O.B., Dr. Cockroach, and The Missing Link, preparing for Halloween in their secret government laboratory. While Susan is excited to go out trick-or-treating like a normal person, her team is more interested in experimenting with candy DNA and creating new types of sweets.
Their Halloween takes a spooky turn when they encounter an army of sentient, undead carrots that are going around town turning everything they touch into more of the same. The gang quickly realizes that the carrots were created by an alien with an obsession for healthy eating, who plans on turning the entire world into a giant vegetable garden.
The situation becomes even more dire when the alien arrives and starts to transform the group's food-based weapons into living, breathing vegetables. The monsters must use all their strength and intelligence to stop the alien and save the town from becoming a vegetable wasteland.
Throughout the episode, viewers can expect plenty of laughs and thrilling action scenes. The animation is impressive and well-executed, with each character exhibiting their unique personalities through their dialogue and physical actions. The writing is clever and humorous, making it enjoyable for both children and adults.
In addition to the main storyline, there are also several subplots that add depth to the characters and their relationships. For example, B.O.B. is struggling with the fact that an item of his clothing is missing and searches for it throughout the episode, while Dr. Cockroach is dealing with the challenges of trying to be a supportive friend to his teammates.
Overall, "Monsters vs. Aliens: Night of the Living Carrots" is an entertaining and engaging Halloween special that is perfect for fans of the movie and anyone looking for a fun, spooky adventure. It's a great addition to the DreamWorks Spooky Stories collection and will leave viewers eager for more.
