Trick 'r Treat [DVD] [2007]

TRICK 'R TREAT contains four interweaving stories taking place on Halloween night in a small town in Ohio.We get to see friendly school principal Mr Wilkin's secret life as a serial killer, while a group of his students prepare to play a cruel prank on classmate Wanda. Meanwhile virginal Laurie and her man-hungry sorority sisters are visiting town for a party and she decides tonight's THE night and a grouchy old recluse who hates Halloween recieves an unwelcome trick or treater.I remember reading about a upcoming horror film called TRICK 'R TREAT way back in 2006. It was going to be a similar style to cult classic Creepshow and would recieve a cinematic release in October 2007. Then it's release was pushed back to October 2008.So I eagerly waited and waited... and eventually forgot all about it, until I happened to come across it last week. So how did it fare under the weight of four years of anticipation?Wow covers my thoughts nicely. I honestly can't remember the last time I enjoyed a film so much; It just ticks all of the boxes for me. The acting is solid, the pace never drags, the visuals are stunning and the balance between tension, gore and comedy is spot on.The style is a bit similar to Creepshow in that there are four seperate stories at play; But here they are all in motion at the same time, the characters sometimes cross paths and we go back and forth in the timeline by a few hours.I thought Laurie and her tale stood above the others as that plot thread has the biggest twist. That's not to say that the other threads pale in comparison - they don't. But if you have seen a few horror movies you'll find them a bit predictable. The prankster kids is the weakest link on the predictability score, but it's still fun to watch it all unfold.One word of warning: I keep calling it a horror film, but it's not really. I'd class it as a dark comedy. There are a few jumpy bits and moderate gore, but if you want a true horror film look elsewhere.- - - - - - - - - - - - - -Special features- - - - - - - - - - - - - -Trick r Trick: The Lore and legends of Halloween27 minute documentry exploring the origin of Halloween and how they are intermingled in the film. It contains snippets from the film, so don't watch this before the film.Additional Scenes17 minutes; Features 6 extended scenes, they run as one reel.Trick r Treat: Season's Greetings3 minute cartoon focusing on character Sam.School Bus FX Comparison1 minute; Split screen of the bus in the quarry.

Four different terror tales take place in a small town on Halloween. These tales involve a college principal with a murderous secret, a virgin and a vampire, a prank based around an urban legend and a man who hates Halloween who gets an unwelcome house guest.For once, believe the hype. This is a great entry into that sub genre of horror, the anthology film, which when done right is really a real treat for a horror addict,several tales for the price of one. What is missing is the background story that usually wraps this kind of film, such as the antiques shop in 'From Beyond The Grave' or the country house in 'Dead Of Night'. It doesnt do this film any harm at all, as the fact that the stories all run simultaneously helps it to move all seamlessly.What really makes the film such a delight though is that for the most part its played dead straight. Okay, theres a few moments of black humour to be found, but it has genuinely creepy moments, and more than one ingenious twist along the way. The performances are also superb. Director Michael Dougherty should be rightly proud of this film, that recalls all the best of 1980's horror.I'm off to buy some sweets now, just in case Sam pays a visit. I suggest you do the same, but stop off to buy this great film along the way. 5 out of 5Theres a great array of extras on the disc, the highlight probably being a feature that blends the making of the film, with a history of the origins of Halloween.

I really enjoyed this. What I really like about it is that all the different storylines end up intertwined. There's plenty of blood, severed limbs, and monsters all running around on Halloween hidden amongst all the trick or treaters, the perfect cover for these ghoulish creatures to go about their ghastly business. The film doesn't take itself too seriously, an asset to a film like this. Best viewed with a small group of friends and some popcorn on or around Halloween.

I really loved this movie. Its a great anthology that all interlinks. Very well written and who couldn't love little Sam 🥰 🎃 He's the best character.

Great Halloween movie. Super fast delivery. Highly recommended thank you so much ❤️

Si te gusta el miedo, esta película está bien.

... bellissimo film, Sam è ormai un icona del genere. DVD come da descrizione. Consigliato

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LOVE THIS MOVIE

A little late but OK product.