"The Happytime Murders," a 2018 film directed by Brian Henson, ventures into an audacious blend of genres as an adult puppet buddy cop crime comedy. The screenplay, crafted by Todd Berger with contributions from Dee Austin Robertson, leads viewers into a unique universe where humans and sentient puppets share a society. Starring Melissa McCarthy alongside puppeteer Bill Barretta, with Joel McHale, Maya Rudolph, Leslie David Baker, and Elizabeth Banks, the narrative centers around an unconventional duo: a puppet private investigator and a human police detective. Together, they delve into a perplexing case involving a series of murders targeting former stars of a beloved sitcom, navigating a path filled with humor, mystery, and an exploration of the dynamics within their co-existing world.