One of the mainstays of the Muppet world is their love of music and over the years they have put their Muppet “spin” on a number of popular songs. The soundtrack for the newest film (The Muppets) continues this trend with Camilla and the Chicken’s version of CeeLo’s “Forget You” and the Muppet Barbershop Quartet taking on Nirvana’s “Smells Like Teen Spirit.” The Muppets never just cover these songs; they incorporate their crazy antics and sometimes even change up the lyrics making the song their own. Although the Muppets have their own band (shout out to Dr. Teeth and the Electric Mayhem) it never stops the rest of the crew from getting in on the musical action.

Why Watch? Proof that low-budget horror can be done well, Animal uses some solid practical effects and an interesting premise to come out with something literally gut-wrenching. And maybe gut-swallowing. A businessman is on his way home, taking one of those damned shortcuts mom warned him about, when he’s confronted by two thugs who don’t want him in their space. That’s when things really get hairy. What does it cost? Just 5 minutes of your time. Check out the trailer for Animal for yourself:

Classic running sketches like Pigs in Space, Muppet Labs (featuring Beaker, one of my favorite Muppets) and my all time favorite, the Swedish Chef, are just as funny – if not funnier – than when they first aired.