The Mean One: Every Nod and Reference to Dr. Seuss and the Grinch

The Mean One represents another milestone for horror in 2022, as director Steven Lamorte managed to get an unauthorized parody of Dr. Seuss' beloved book How the Grinch Stole Christmas! in theaters. Since Lamorte didn’t have the rights to explore the Grinch and its universe, the filmmaker had to get creative in hiding references and nods to Dr. Seuss' literary work, just enough for fans to rejoice while avoiding a lawsuit. Now that the movie is finally available, it’s time to break down all the Dr. Seuss easter eggs and references in The Mean One.
- 12/10/2022
- by Marco Vito Oddo
- Collider.com
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