Meet the Feebles

Meet the Feebles

Year: 1989

Runtime: 93 mins

Language: English

MusicComedyCrude humor and satireIntense violence and sexual transgressionFunny jokes and crude humor

An adult‑rated puppet satire that spares no one from offense, the film follows Heidi, the leading act of the Meet the Feebles Variety Hour, as she discovers her partner Bletch the Walrus is cheating. With the audience waiting, the chaotic cast confronts drug addiction, extortion, robbery, disease, drug dealing and murder while the show must go on.

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Timeline & Setting – Meet the Feebles (1989)

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Location

The Feebles Variety Hour theatre, The Docks

The story unfolds around a small theatre troupe performing the Feebles Variety Hour while navigating backstage scheming and personal betrayals. The venue doubles as a backdrop for celebrity欲, crime, and a culture of excess that bleeds into the audience. The docks nearby serve as a backdrop for illicit dealings that fuel the production's chaos.

🎭 Theatre 🎬 Showbiz 🚢 Docks

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Main Characters – Meet the Feebles (1989)

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Heidi the Hippo

A volatile, ambitious performer who faces infidelity and manipulation. Her heartbreak sparks a violent rampage through the theatre, culminating in a fatal confrontation and arrest after a final act.

🔥 volatile 💔 heartbroken 🗡️ violent

Robert the Hedgehog

The troupe's newest member who instantly falls for Lucille. He serenades her and stays loyal amid chaos, helping during the climax and ultimately supporting Heidi before the confrontation with Trevor and Bletch.

💖 loyal 🎶 hopeful 🛡 protective

Barry the Bulldog

Bletch's henchman, involved in the criminal dealings that fund the show. He meets a violent end during the escape sequence.

🧨 dangerous 🥊 enforcer 💀 violent

Sid the Elephant

The blue elephant and animal trainer for the troupe, visited by his ex-girlfriend Sandy who files a paternity suit after Seymour is born. Sid represents the tangled personal lives behind the stage.

🎭 performer 🧠 troubled 💔 paternally complex

Louie the Fish

A member of the crew associated with the criminal underworld; he is killed during the escape when violence escalates at the docks.

🦂 criminal 🐟 loyal 💀 slain

Lucille the Poodle

The object of Robert's affection and the target of Trevor's predatory actions. She becomes entangled in the drama surrounding infidelity and manipulation.

💖 coveted ⚡ vulnerable ❗ danger

Samantha the Cat / The Sheep

A cat who doubles as a sheep for the act and a former lover of Bletch; her affair with Bletch adds tension and fuels Heidi's anger.

💘 scheming 🐱 sly 🧪 duplicitous

Sebastian the Arctic Fox

The show director who berates Heidi for overeating and pushes the performance forward; also involved in the show's chaotic musical moment.

🎬 director 🧊 cold 🗺 strategic

Dr. Quack

The duck who diagnoses Harry with a terminal illness after a reckless secret, feeding tabloid intrigue.

🩺 doctor 🐤 quirky 🌀 meddling

Daisy the Cow

One of the troupe's ensemble members; part of the chaotic group dynamic that leads to the disaster.

🐄 ensemble 👀 observant 🌀 overwhelmed

Sandy the Chicken

Sid's ex, who confronts him in the audience with a personal history of their relationship and Seymour's origins.

🐥 ex-partner 💬 confrontational 🕊️ volatile

Harry the Hare

Told by Dr. Quack that he has a terminal disease after a wild, scandalous night; tabloids sensationalize the claim.

🐇 nervous 🗞️ tabloid ⚠️ vulnerable

Dennis the Aardvark

A perverted character who is involved in the show’s darker underbelly; contributes to the show's discomfort and chaos.

🦎 lurid 🔪 dangerous 🌀 disturbing

Abi Bargwan

One of the supporting animals with a peripheral role in the chaotic plot and backstage politics.

🐘 supporting 👀 watching 🌀 involved

Mr. Big the Sperm Whale

A monstrous presence in the dock-treasure world; part of the criminal backdrop that bleeds into the theatre’s chaos.

🐋 imposing 🗡️ ominous 💥 dramatic

Pekingese

A minor canine presence in the ensemble; part of the busy backstage world.

🐶 minor 🎭 ensemble 👀 observant

Wynyard the Frog

A war-torn veteran with PTSD who seeks money to fund drugs; part of the underworld’s reach into the troupe.

🐸 PTSD 🕳️ danger 💊 drug-connected

Trevor the Rat

The porn director who drugs and rapes Lucille to control the star; his predatory behavior fuels the tragedy.

🐀 predatory 💣 dangerous 💰 illicit

The Fly (F.W.)

A gossip-driven housefly who overhears and publishes rumors about Harry's illness, intensifying the tabloids’ frenzy.

🪰 gossipy 📰 invasive 🕵️ watching

Bletch the Walrus

A ruthless gang leader who orchestrates drug deals and fights for control of the show’s profits.

🪼 crime boss 🧭 manipulative 🗡️ dangerous

Arfur the Worm

A worm with a small but noticeable presence in the theatrical world; ties into the network’s backstage dealings.

🪱 quirky 🕳️ backstage 👀 observing

Killer Man

An uncredited character who appears as part of the chaotic crowd surrounding the show’s downfall.

👤 crowd 🗡️ menace 🌀 incidental

Musician Frog

A frog musician contributing to the show’s soundtrack; part of the amphibian ensemble providing mood and atmosphere.

🎶 musician 🐸 amphibian 🎹 atmospheric

Audience Member

A cameo in the crowd, representing the network audience that fuels the performer’s ambitions.

🎟️ audience 👀 observer 🗼 meta

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Major Themes – Meet the Feebles (1989)

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🔥 Exploitation

The film exposes how fame and entertainment can corrupt, monetizing sex, drugs, and manipulation within a troupe. The performers chase a TV opportunity while their personal lives crumble under pressure. The narrative shows a culture where exploitation festers behind bright lights and applause.

💔 Toxic Relationships

Romances, affairs, and jealousies drive much of the conflict: Heidi's heartbreak over infidelity, Robert's love for Lucille, and Trevor's manipulations. These relationships deteriorate under the scrutiny of the network and audience alike. The constant betrayal pushes characters toward violence and ruin.

💊 Crime and Corruption

Drug dealing, coercion, and black-market schemes thread through the production, from the docks to the stage. Leadership uses illicit means to keep the show afloat, blurring lines between performers and criminals. The criminal underworld collides with entertainment, culminating in a catastrophic finale.

🩸 Massacre and Aftermath

The show devolves into chaos as Heidi's rampage claims lives and shatters the troupe. A postscript reveals the fates of survivors, reframing the night as a brutal warning about fame's cost. The ending asks who remains when art and depravity collide.

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