Directed by:
Michael DoughertyScreenplay:
Michael DoughertyCinematography:
Glen MacPhersonComposer:
Douglas PipesCast:
Brian Cox, Dylan Baker, Leslie Bibb, Rochelle Aytes, Anna Paquin, Moneca Delain, Tahmoh Penikett, Lauren Lee Smith, Brett Kelly, Christine Willes (more)VOD (2)
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Four interwoven tales are set on Halloween night: a high-school principal who moonlights as a vicious serial killer, a young virgin whose quest for that special someone takes a gruesome turn, a group of teens who carries out a cruel prank with disastrous consequences, and a cantankerous old man who battles a mischievous trick-or-treating demon. (official distributor synopsis)
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High expectations are usually followed by disappointment. I’m sorry, but this film failed to satisfy me horror-wise. The Halloween atmosphere is great (something so stylish feels almost like revelation these days), but it was unable to make me feel afraid. There are a couple of very effective jump-scares, but every opportunity to generate fear is ruined by something, either the music (good but not for horror), the actors or the comedic evil. Trick 'r Treat will likely become a cult film that horror fans (myself included) will always mention when speaking about the past decade, but it’s also an example of a film that will never win my heart. In any case, it’s good. 7/10
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Was this an attempt to make the most complex horror film of all time? Those who have seen stuff like this before will enjoy it. I enjoyed all the genre positions, the sorority girl and the grumpy neighbor the most, but at times also despaired at being bored enough to have to deal with the logic issues. Regardless, the fact that Singer has sent a capable craftsman into the world is beyond question. 3 ½.
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