 Following writing and directing "Dr.Giggles", Coto created some more original stories about the character for a then upcoming comic-book series from Dark Horse.On review aggregator Rotten Tomatoes, "Dr. Giggles" holds an approval rating of 17%, based on 29 reviews, and an average rating of 3.46/10.It's consensus reads, "Larry Drake's deranged performance as the titular doctor is just about all that distinguishes "Dr. Giggles" from its slasher brethren."