Review of Hogfather (2007) by Mieke V — 06 Jan 2008

Many years after the creation of Earth, Discworld was born, a disc-shaped planet sat atop four elephants which stand atop a giant flying turtle. Random? Yes, very but it is fantasy! When the Hogfather (think Santa) has a contract put on his life, the assassin Mr.

Teatime gets together a group to put an end to his existence. How do you go about wiping out something which is a supposed myth though? However, when he disappears, Death steps into the red suit in order to keep the childrens' belief in him and keep the tradition alive.

With his granddaughter Susan trying to find the whereabouts of the Hogfather, it's only a matter of time until the big day comes but will they find him in time? This is a great fantasy film (or 2-part series) with wizards, monsters and other oddities.

Have to admit I laughed when the wizards of the Hidden University were attacked by the Sock Eater and made vulnerable to the Veruca Gnome (long story lol). Also, any film with Death playing Santa and asking kids if they were naughty or nice is a bonus :).