Li'l Horrors
| Company type | Television series |
|---|---|
| Industry | Children's entertainment, Puppetry |
| Founded | 2001 |
| Headquarters | Australia |
| Products | Television show |
Li'l Horrors is an Australian comedic children's puppet show that was broadcast on the Seven Network in 2001. The series consists of 52 episodes, each running about 12 minutes and 30 seconds, commonly aired as pairs within a half-hour programming block.
Plot
The storyline is set inside the residence of horror actress Morbidda Bates and centers on the escapades of small monster characters inspired by legendary horror icons such as Count Dracula, Frankenstein's Monster, The Mummy, Werewolf, Swamp Thing, Zombie, Quasimodo, Medusa, and Gargoyles.
Characters
- Vladamir "Vlad" Bloode – a mischievous vampire modeled after Dracula, known for playing pranks around Maug Stone Hall.
- Duncan Stein – a friendly yet socially awkward character who loves food, based on Frankenstein's monster.
- Cleo Patra – an Egyptian mummy characterized by a Valley Girl accent, named after Cleopatra.
- Webster Swampson – an intelligent sea monster figure often called upon to devise inventive solutions during emergencies.
- Abercrombie Necros – a zombie obsessed with television, prone to emotional outbursts when the TV fails.
- Medusilla Venimski – a vain creature inspired by Medusa, featuring animated hair and a charm that does not turn others to stone.
- Claudia Howell – a werewolf girl who acts like a dog and fears transforming into a human child during full moons.
- Quasi Modo – a parody of Victor Hugo’s Quasimodo who appears occasionally.
- Garg and Goyle – two grotesque companions serving alongside the others.
- Additional figures include Bruce, Ratso Risotto, and Humpfree.
- Morbidda Bates ("Miss Morbidda") – proprietor of Maug Stone Hall; though never seen, her voice frequently opens episodes and she is often mentioned.
List of episodes
- Monsters 'r Us by Brendan Luno
- Lolly Folly by Robert Greenberg
- Fangs for Your by Robert Greenberg
- Time Out! by Brendan Luno
- Ghost of a Chance by Kevin Nemeth
- Ghoul Friends by Kevin Nemeth
- Rock Shock by Glen Dolman
- Trial and Terror by Glen Dolman
- I Want my Mummy by Jamie Forbes
- Were-with All by Beverley MacDonald
- Webster the Brave by Nancy Groll
- The Morbida Mystery by Nancy Groll
- Trouble Double by Clare Madsen
- The Coming of Quasi by Clare Madsen
- Stop and Gough by David Phillips
- Ice Scream by David Phillips
- The Cubby House War by Brendan Luno
- Beelzebubba by Brendan Luno
- Love Lettuce in the Sand (Which) by Jamie Forbes
- Play's the Thing by Hugh Stuckey
- Humpy Birthday to You by Anthony Watt
- Send in the Clones by Anthony Watt
- The Magic Hat by Glen Dolman
- The Treasure of the Scary Madre by Glen Dolman
- Comet Through the Wry by Adam Todd
- The Bleurgh with Project by Adam Todd
- Who Wants to Flea a Million Heirs by Anthony Watt
- The Spaceman Cometh by Anthony Watt
- Wouldn't it be Nice Revolting by Brendan Luno
- Mirror, Rirrom by Brendan Luno
- Now You See Me, Now You Don't by Glen Dolman
- The Good, the Bad and the Fluffy by Glen Dolman
- For Whom the Bell Tolls by Annie Fox
- Mummy, Dearest by Annie Fox
- Revenge of the Zombie by Meg Mappin
- Vlad and Duncan's Excellent Adventure by Penelope Trevor
- Hall of the Mounted Things by Forbes
- Home Alone by Anthony Watt
- I Dream of Greenie by Anthony Watt
- Who Dares Wins by David Rapsey
- Under Your Spell by David Rapsey
- Follow the Black Asphalt Road by Anthony Watt
- Happily Ever Laughter by Anthony Watt
- Altered States by Brendan Luno
- Hamelot in Camelot by Brendan Luno
- Stinging in the Reign by Peter Hepworth
- I Won't, Dunce by Peter Hepworth
- Pants on Fire by Nancy Groll
- Head of the Class by Ray Boseley
- Speak No Evil by Chris Annastasiades
- The Wolf Who Cried Boy by Nancy Groll
Voices
- Paula Morrell
- Ric Herbert
- Rachel King
- Richard Hart
- Abbe Holmes
- Michael King
- Matthew King
International
This program was broadcast internationally, including in the United Kingdom, Canada, and France.