The film begins with a bothersome cuckoo clock, leading us to a town announcer who delivers introductions of characters from made-up stories in a very flat tone. We meet individuals like "Fu Manchu," "Frankenstein," and "Dr. Jekyll"—though they aren't frightening at all, instead participating in something resembling the “Sugar Plum Fairy’s” dance. This sets the stage for an enjoyable and quite original journey throug…