October 31, 2024 • 14 mins
What if Halloween itself was more than just a setting, but a character that breathes life into stories of mischief and mayhem? That's exactly the experience we explore with the classic film "Trick or Treat." Join us as we unravel its spine-chilling yet nostalgic tapestry, from Principal Wilkins' unsettlingly hilarious antics to the spectral justice of the school bus massacre. We delve into how the movie's masterful intertwining narratives and atmospheric brilliance create a world where Halloween's essence is palpable, reminding us of the quirky traditions and eerie tales that define the holiday.
Our discussion takes a playful twist as we examine the clever subversion of horror tropes with the werewolf storyline, showcasing the girls as the ultimate predators in a celebration of Halloween's transformative nature. We then find ourselves at the chaotic showdown between Mr. Krieg and Sam, the guardian of Halloween traditions, exploring the consequences of disrespect and the fables that keep the holiday's spirit alive. As we wrap up our spooky adventure, we invite you to share your thoughts on what makes "Trick or Treat" an enduring favorite, and encourage you to stay tuned for more captivating film explorations in our future episodes.
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Speaker 1 (00:04):
Welcome back to the End of Reason podcast.
Today's a special one becausewe're diving into Trick or Treat
, a Halloween classic that trulycaptures the spirit of the
season.
Whether it's your first timewatching or it's an annual
favourite, we're here to breakdown every eerie moment, dissect
its unique structure anduncover what makes it the
ultimate Halloween film.
(00:24):
If you love horror with humour,traditions with a twist and a
film that feels like a Halloweennight come to life, then this
episode is for you.
Grab some candy, get cosy andlet's dive into Trick or Treat.
So let's start with theatmosphere.
One of the first things younotice about Trick or Treat is
(00:45):
that it feels like Halloween inevery single frame.
From the orange glow of thejack-o'-lanterns to the misty
streets and haunted house vibes,the entire setting just screams
Halloween, and it's not justbackground.
It's like Halloween itself is acharacter's.
Like they took every Halloweendecoration, every costume, every
(01:05):
urban legend and packed it allinto this little town.
You can almost feel the chillin the air, and that's what I
love about this movie it'simmersive.
It brings you right back tothat nostalgic feeling of
Halloween as a kid, when everyshadow felt mysterious and every
house had its own story.
It's like they took ourmemories of Halloween and turned
(01:27):
them into a cinematicexperience.
Listeners, what are someHalloween memories that bring
you back to that vibe?
Let us know.
We'd love to share in yourHalloween nostalgia.
We'll do a more thorough diveinto each storyline, including
reflections on each scene,thematic elements, character
choices and personalinterpretations.
Let's kick off with PrincipalWilkins.
(01:49):
He's handing out candy to kids,acting like this typical
unassuming principal, but turnsout he's a twisted serial killer
.
He's poisoningtrick-or-treaters and burying
bodies.
It's darkly, funny andhorrifying all at once.
It's like he's performing aHalloween ritual himself, just a
darker one.
And the fact that he'sinstructing his son about the
(02:11):
art of carving with a bodyburied next to them.
It's so absurd that you can'thelp but laugh while being
horrified.
And that's what's great aboutTrick or Treat it keeps you
guessing.
You think it's going to be atypical slasher moment, but then
it's this darkly comic scene.
Principal Wilkins is bothdisturbing and somehow
entertaining, which really setsthe tone for the movie.
(02:33):
Next we have the school busmassacre story.
This one is haunting bothvisually and emotionally.
You've got these poor kids whowere driven off a cliff by their
bus driver on Halloween.
It's such a dark backstory, butit feels almost like a local
legend, something you'd tellaround a bonfire.
The imagery is so strong thepumpkins on the cliff, the misty
(02:56):
lake where the bus sank.
It's eerie but beautiful.
In a way it's a classic ghoststory, but it has this emotional
weight because of what happenedto those kids.
There's something timelessabout it.
It's tragic and scary, but it'salso about Halloween justice.
Those kids come back andthere's this sense of righting a
(03:16):
wrong, even if it's terrifyingfor the pranksters who end up
facing them.
Do you think the school busmassacre is the scariest part of
the movie?
Let us know what storylinestuck with you the most.
Now, the werewolf storyline issuch a clever twist.
You think it's going to be theusual helpless girls in danger
(03:36):
scenario, but it turns intosomething totally different.
These girls are predatorsthemselves.
They're the monsters.
It's such a satisfying twistand that transformation scene is
brutal.
Watching them literally peeloff their skin to reveal fur is
both shocking and kind ofawesome.
It's like they're embracing theanimal side of Halloween and
(03:58):
it's great because it plays withclassic horror tropes and turns
them on their head.
You think they're potentialvictims, but they're not what
they seem.
The werewolf angle fits so wellinto Halloween themes of
transformation and letting loose.
Finally, we have Mr Krieg andSam.
This storyline feels like theclimax of the movie.
It's chaotic, creepy and sosatisfying to watch.
(04:21):
You've got Mr Krieg, who hatesHalloween, trying to ignore it,
but Sam is there to make sure hepays respect to the traditions.
It's like a horror showdown.
Watching Mr Krieg fight off Samis intense and funny because
he's so outmatched.
Sam is just this little guy,but he's relentless and the fact
(04:42):
that we learn Mr Krieg is thebus driver from the massacre
gives it a full circle moment.
It's poetic justice for hispast crimes, showing that if you
mess with Halloween traditionsor with Halloween itself,
there's a price to pay.
Who else loved the face-offbetween Mr Krieg and Sam?
Let us know if you cheered whenSam finally got the upper hand.
(05:05):
Let's talk about Sam.
Sam is unique because he's cuteand creepy, a silent character
who embodies Halloweentraditions.
He's small and unassuming, buthe's there to make sure
Halloween's rules are followed.
He's both a mascot and anenforcer.
Sam feels like a classic horrorcharacter already.
He doesn't say a word, but hehas this undeniable presence.
(05:27):
It's almost like Halloween iswatching you through Sam's eyes,
making sure you respect thetraditions.
And that's the genius of Sam.
He's not just another monster,he's Halloween itself.
He's there to remind us whythese traditions matter.
You don't blow out thejack-o'-lantern before midnight,
you don't skimp on the candyand you respect the holiday.
(05:49):
What do you all think of Sam?
Is he a villain, a hero or justa Halloween guardian?
Share your thoughts with us.
One thing that sets Trick orTreat apart is that it's not
just about scars.
Each story has a moral, like aHalloween fable.
If you break the rules ofHalloween, you face the
consequences.
It's almost like Halloweenitself has laws that we're meant
(06:11):
to follow.
It feels like a mix between afairy tale and a horror movie.
Every character who disrespectsHalloween in some way gets
their comeuppance.
It's a reminder that Halloweenhas this deeper folklore aspect,
where tradition is sacred.
It's a reminder that Halloweenhas this deeper folklore aspect
where tradition is sacred.
It's like Halloween has its ownjustice system and Sam is the
judge.
(06:31):
It makes Halloween feel ancientand meaningful, beyond just
costumes and candy.
It's about respecting the dead,honouring the traditions and
keeping the spirit alive.
Listeners, do you have anyHalloween rules or traditions?
Do you always leave yourjack-o'-lanterns burning?
Share with us what Halloweentraditions you follow
(06:52):
religiously.
Let's switch gears and compareTrick or Treat to other horror
anthologies.
It's unique in how itinterweaves stories rather than
keeping them separate likeCreepshow or Tales from the Dark
Side.
It feels like a Halloween townfull of intertwined horror
stories.
Trick or Treat really standsout because it's woven together
(07:14):
right.
Unlike Creepshow, which is morelike separate comic book style
segments, trick or Treat bringsall the stories together into
one shared Halloween world.
It's almost like each characteris living in the same twisted
Halloween neighborhood.
In other anthologies you getdifferent stories with a shared
theme, but they don't usuallyinteract.
(07:35):
Here, though, everyone's storyis part of a bigger picture and
that adds to the realism, as ifwe're seeing different sides of
the same Halloween night.
That interconnectedness makesit feel like a complete
experience, like you'rewitnessing this Halloween night
from multiple angles, plus thecharacters.
(07:56):
Crossing paths and eventsintertwining add that extra
layer of depth.
As crossing paths and eventsintertwining add that extra
layer of depth, it's a techniquethat draws you in because
you're waiting for eachstoryline to overlap with the
others.
Think about tales from theCrypt or Twilight Zone.
They have these memorablestandalone stories, but Trick or
Treat feels more like acohesive community horror.
It's almost like a small-townHalloween special where
(08:19):
everyone's dark secrets come outat night.
If you're a fan of anthologies,how do you think Trick or Treat
compares?
Do you prefer interwovenstories or do you like separate
tales that stand alone?
Let's hear your thoughts.
Now let's dive into some of thetechniques that make Trick or
Treat so effective.
One of the things I noticed ishow well it builds suspense in
(08:42):
each story, even though they'reshorter than a typical horror
movie plot.
It doesn't rush, but it keepsyou engaged from scene to scene,
and the pacing is so good.
Each story has that gradualbuild-up, whether it's Wilkins
with his backyard burial or thebus massacre in the Misty Quarry
.
It's eerie, but it doesn't feelforced.
(09:02):
The scares feel earned.
A big part of that is the useof practical effects.
The werewolf transformation,the ghost kids from the school
bus they're all created withphysical effects and it gives
the film that classic horrortexture.
It's like a nod to 80s and 90shorror, where everything felt
more tangible and gritty.
This is a great example of howpractical effects add to the
(09:25):
authenticity of horror.
You're not distracted by CGI,because everything feels like
it's actually there, like youcould reach out and touch it,
and for a Halloween movie, thatgrounded feeling makes it way
more immersive.
What are your thoughts onpractical effects versus CGI?
Do you feel like they makehorror more effective?
(09:46):
Let us know.
So let's talk about why Trick orTreat has become a Halloween
tradition.
For so many of us, it's notjust a scary movie.
It's almost like a celebrationof everything we love about
Halloween the costumes, therules, the sense of mystery.
It's like every October wewatch it to remind ourselves why
Halloween is such a uniqueholiday.
(10:07):
Unlike other horror movies thatare just about scars, this one
feels like an ode to the holidayitself and it has this timeless
quality.
It doesn't rely on heavy CGI ortrendy horror tropes.
It's just classic Halloweenelements brought together the
setting, the costumes, thedecorations they all add to that
(10:30):
feeling of nostalgia.
It's like watching a Halloweenparade with a horror twist.
Listeners, how many of you watchTrick or Treat every year?
Or do you have other Halloweentraditions or movies that you
never skip?
Share them with us.
For me, it's a ritual.
Trick or Treat is a must-watchevery Halloween.
It's one of those films thatbrings me back to the thrill of
(10:50):
being a kid on Halloween night,going door-to-door and feeling
that anything could happen.
Alright, let's have some funwith behind-the-scenes facts.
Did you know that Trick orTreat was originally supposed to
be released in theatres in 2007?
It was delayed for years andended up going straight to DVD,
but somehow it found itsaudience and now it's become a
(11:11):
Halloween classic.
It's one of those rare caseswhere a movie actually builds
momentum after its release.
It just goes to show thatpeople love discovering hidden
gems, especially aroundHalloween.
Another fun fact Sam'scharacter was originally a short
film called Season's Greetingsthat the director, michael
Duggety, created in film school.
(11:33):
The character of Sam stuck withhim and he eventually expanded
it into Trick or Treat.
It's like Sam was destined tobecome this Halloween icon, and
knowing that backstory makes himfeel even more like an
embodiment of the holiday.
Any favourite behind-the-scenestrivia from horror movies you'd
like to share.
One of the main themes in Trickor Treat is the importance of
(11:54):
Halloween traditions.
The film teaches us thatHalloween has its own rules that
keep the spirit alive, likekeeping the jack-o'-lanterns lit
, giving out candy and embracingthe spooky side of things.
It's like a Halloween moralcode.
It reminds us that Halloweenhas roots in something more
mystical, that it's not justcostumes and candy.
(12:14):
There's a respect for theunknown, a celebration of the
weird and spooky, and it'sinteresting to think about how
we all have our own Halloweentraditions.
For me, it's all about thejack-o'-lanterns they have to
stay lit all night and, watchingTrick or Treat, it's like Sam
is out there making sure peoplelike me are following the rules.
(12:35):
Listeners, do you have anyHalloween traditions you follow
every year, or any Halloweenrules you always stick to?
Share them with us?
We'd love to hear how everyonecelebrates this time of year.
So, to wrap it up, trick orTreat has become essential
Halloween viewing for a reason.
It's got scares, it's gothumour, it's got a sense of
(12:56):
tradition and nostalgia.
It feels like Halloween inmovie form.
It's got a sense of traditionand nostalgia.
It feels like Halloween inmovie form and I think it's one
of those movies that's going tostick around because it just
captures the holiday perfectly.
It's one of those films thatdoesn't feel dated.
It could have been made thisyear or 20 years ago.
It just works because it's allabout Halloween itself,
something that doesn't change.
(13:17):
It's timeless and the themes oftradition and respect for
Halloween spirit make it feelrelevant year after year.
It's a movie that brings horrorfans together in October, and I
think that's why it's become atradition for so many people.
Thank you all for joining us atthe End of Reason podcast on
this Halloween deep dive.
Do you think Trick or Treatwill stay a Halloween staple in
(13:40):
the years to come?
Let us know what keeps youcoming back to this movie.
As always, till next time,please leave a review and
subscribe and we'll see you onthe next episode.
What movie do you think weshould do a deep dive on?
Let us know by sending us mail,by clicking the link.
I hope you all have a goodHalloween.
Welcome back to the End of Reason podcast.
Today's a special one becausewe're diving into Trick or Treat
, a Halloween classic that trulycaptures the spirit of the
season.
Whether it's your first timewatching or it's an annual
favourite, we're here to breakdown every eerie moment, dissect
its unique structure anduncover what makes it the
ultimate Halloween film.
(00:24):
If you love horror with humour,traditions with a twist and a
film that feels like a Halloweennight come to life, then this
episode is for you.
Grab some candy, get cosy andlet's dive into Trick or Treat.
So let's start with theatmosphere.
One of the first things younotice about Trick or Treat is
(00:45):
that it feels like Halloween inevery single frame.
From the orange glow of thejack-o'-lanterns to the misty
streets and haunted house vibes,the entire setting just screams
Halloween, and it's not justbackground.
It's like Halloween itself is acharacter's.
Like they took every Halloweendecoration, every costume, every
(01:05):
urban legend and packed it allinto this little town.
You can almost feel the chillin the air, and that's what I
love about this movie it'simmersive.
It brings you right back tothat nostalgic feeling of
Halloween as a kid, when everyshadow felt mysterious and every
house had its own story.
It's like they took ourmemories of Halloween and turned
(01:27):
them into a cinematicexperience.
Listeners, what are someHalloween memories that bring
you back to that vibe?
Let us know.
We'd love to share in yourHalloween nostalgia.
We'll do a more thorough diveinto each storyline, including
reflections on each scene,thematic elements, character
choices and personalinterpretations.
Let's kick off with PrincipalWilkins.
(01:49):
He's handing out candy to kids,acting like this typical
unassuming principal, but turnsout he's a twisted serial killer
.
He's poisoningtrick-or-treaters and burying
bodies.
It's darkly, funny andhorrifying all at once.
It's like he's performing aHalloween ritual himself, just a
darker one.
And the fact that he'sinstructing his son about the
(02:11):
art of carving with a bodyburied next to them.
It's so absurd that you can'thelp but laugh while being
horrified.
And that's what's great aboutTrick or Treat it keeps you
guessing.
You think it's going to be atypical slasher moment, but then
it's this darkly comic scene.
Principal Wilkins is bothdisturbing and somehow
entertaining, which really setsthe tone for the movie.
(02:33):
Next we have the school busmassacre story.
This one is haunting bothvisually and emotionally.
You've got these poor kids whowere driven off a cliff by their
bus driver on Halloween.
It's such a dark backstory, butit feels almost like a local
legend, something you'd tellaround a bonfire.
The imagery is so strong thepumpkins on the cliff, the misty
(02:56):
lake where the bus sank.
It's eerie but beautiful.
In a way it's a classic ghoststory, but it has this emotional
weight because of what happenedto those kids.
There's something timelessabout it.
It's tragic and scary, but it'salso about Halloween justice.
Those kids come back andthere's this sense of righting a
(03:16):
wrong, even if it's terrifyingfor the pranksters who end up
facing them.
Do you think the school busmassacre is the scariest part of
the movie?
Let us know what storylinestuck with you the most.
Now, the werewolf storyline issuch a clever twist.
You think it's going to be theusual helpless girls in danger
(03:36):
scenario, but it turns intosomething totally different.
These girls are predatorsthemselves.
They're the monsters.
It's such a satisfying twistand that transformation scene is
brutal.
Watching them literally peeloff their skin to reveal fur is
both shocking and kind ofawesome.
It's like they're embracing theanimal side of Halloween and
(03:58):
it's great because it plays withclassic horror tropes and turns
them on their head.
You think they're potentialvictims, but they're not what
they seem.
The werewolf angle fits so wellinto Halloween themes of
transformation and letting loose.
Finally, we have Mr Krieg andSam.
This storyline feels like theclimax of the movie.
It's chaotic, creepy and sosatisfying to watch.
(04:21):
You've got Mr Krieg, who hatesHalloween, trying to ignore it,
but Sam is there to make sure hepays respect to the traditions.
It's like a horror showdown.
Watching Mr Krieg fight off Samis intense and funny because
he's so outmatched.
Sam is just this little guy,but he's relentless and the fact
(04:42):
that we learn Mr Krieg is thebus driver from the massacre
gives it a full circle moment.
It's poetic justice for hispast crimes, showing that if you
mess with Halloween traditionsor with Halloween itself,
there's a price to pay.
Who else loved the face-offbetween Mr Krieg and Sam?
Let us know if you cheered whenSam finally got the upper hand.
(05:05):
Let's talk about Sam.
Sam is unique because he's cuteand creepy, a silent character
who embodies Halloweentraditions.
He's small and unassuming, buthe's there to make sure
Halloween's rules are followed.
He's both a mascot and anenforcer.
Sam feels like a classic horrorcharacter already.
He doesn't say a word, but hehas this undeniable presence.
(05:27):
It's almost like Halloween iswatching you through Sam's eyes,
making sure you respect thetraditions.
And that's the genius of Sam.
He's not just another monster,he's Halloween itself.
He's there to remind us whythese traditions matter.
You don't blow out thejack-o'-lantern before midnight,
you don't skimp on the candyand you respect the holiday.
(05:49):
What do you all think of Sam?
Is he a villain, a hero or justa Halloween guardian?
Share your thoughts with us.
One thing that sets Trick orTreat apart is that it's not
just about scars.
Each story has a moral, like aHalloween fable.
If you break the rules ofHalloween, you face the
consequences.
It's almost like Halloweenitself has laws that we're meant
(06:11):
to follow.
It feels like a mix between afairy tale and a horror movie.
Every character who disrespectsHalloween in some way gets
their comeuppance.
It's a reminder that Halloweenhas this deeper folklore aspect,
where tradition is sacred.
It's a reminder that Halloweenhas this deeper folklore aspect
where tradition is sacred.
It's like Halloween has its ownjustice system and Sam is the
judge.
(06:31):
It makes Halloween feel ancientand meaningful, beyond just
costumes and candy.
It's about respecting the dead,honouring the traditions and
keeping the spirit alive.
Listeners, do you have anyHalloween rules or traditions?
Do you always leave yourjack-o'-lanterns burning?
Share with us what Halloweentraditions you follow
(06:52):
religiously.
Let's switch gears and compareTrick or Treat to other horror
anthologies.
It's unique in how itinterweaves stories rather than
keeping them separate likeCreepshow or Tales from the Dark
Side.
It feels like a Halloween townfull of intertwined horror
stories.
Trick or Treat really standsout because it's woven together
(07:14):
right.
Unlike Creepshow, which is morelike separate comic book style
segments, trick or Treat bringsall the stories together into
one shared Halloween world.
It's almost like each characteris living in the same twisted
Halloween neighborhood.
In other anthologies you getdifferent stories with a shared
theme, but they don't usuallyinteract.
(07:35):
Here, though, everyone's storyis part of a bigger picture and
that adds to the realism, as ifwe're seeing different sides of
the same Halloween night.
That interconnectedness makesit feel like a complete
experience, like you'rewitnessing this Halloween night
from multiple angles, plus thecharacters.
(07:56):
Crossing paths and eventsintertwining add that extra
layer of depth.
As crossing paths and eventsintertwining add that extra
layer of depth, it's a techniquethat draws you in because
you're waiting for eachstoryline to overlap with the
others.
Think about tales from theCrypt or Twilight Zone.
They have these memorablestandalone stories, but Trick or
Treat feels more like acohesive community horror.
It's almost like a small-townHalloween special where
(08:19):
everyone's dark secrets come outat night.
If you're a fan of anthologies,how do you think Trick or Treat
compares?
Do you prefer interwovenstories or do you like separate
tales that stand alone?
Let's hear your thoughts.
Now let's dive into some of thetechniques that make Trick or
Treat so effective.
One of the things I noticed ishow well it builds suspense in
(08:42):
each story, even though they'reshorter than a typical horror
movie plot.
It doesn't rush, but it keepsyou engaged from scene to scene,
and the pacing is so good.
Each story has that gradualbuild-up, whether it's Wilkins
with his backyard burial or thebus massacre in the Misty Quarry
.
It's eerie, but it doesn't feelforced.
(09:02):
The scares feel earned.
A big part of that is the useof practical effects.
The werewolf transformation,the ghost kids from the school
bus they're all created withphysical effects and it gives
the film that classic horrortexture.
It's like a nod to 80s and 90shorror, where everything felt
more tangible and gritty.
This is a great example of howpractical effects add to the
(09:25):
authenticity of horror.
You're not distracted by CGI,because everything feels like
it's actually there, like youcould reach out and touch it,
and for a Halloween movie, thatgrounded feeling makes it way
more immersive.
What are your thoughts onpractical effects versus CGI?
Do you feel like they makehorror more effective?
(09:46):
Let us know.
So let's talk about why Trick orTreat has become a Halloween
tradition.
For so many of us, it's notjust a scary movie.
It's almost like a celebrationof everything we love about
Halloween the costumes, therules, the sense of mystery.
It's like every October wewatch it to remind ourselves why
Halloween is such a uniqueholiday.
(10:07):
Unlike other horror movies thatare just about scars, this one
feels like an ode to the holidayitself and it has this timeless
quality.
It doesn't rely on heavy CGI ortrendy horror tropes.
It's just classic Halloweenelements brought together the
setting, the costumes, thedecorations they all add to that
(10:30):
feeling of nostalgia.
It's like watching a Halloweenparade with a horror twist.
Listeners, how many of you watchTrick or Treat every year?
Or do you have other Halloweentraditions or movies that you
never skip?
Share them with us.
For me, it's a ritual.
Trick or Treat is a must-watchevery Halloween.
It's one of those films thatbrings me back to the thrill of
(10:50):
being a kid on Halloween night,going door-to-door and feeling
that anything could happen.
Alright, let's have some funwith behind-the-scenes facts.
Did you know that Trick orTreat was originally supposed to
be released in theatres in 2007?
It was delayed for years andended up going straight to DVD,
but somehow it found itsaudience and now it's become a
(11:11):
Halloween classic.
It's one of those rare caseswhere a movie actually builds
momentum after its release.
It just goes to show thatpeople love discovering hidden
gems, especially aroundHalloween.
Another fun fact Sam'scharacter was originally a short
film called Season's Greetingsthat the director, michael
Duggety, created in film school.
(11:33):
The character of Sam stuck withhim and he eventually expanded
it into Trick or Treat.
It's like Sam was destined tobecome this Halloween icon, and
knowing that backstory makes himfeel even more like an
embodiment of the holiday.
Any favourite behind-the-scenestrivia from horror movies you'd
like to share.
One of the main themes in Trickor Treat is the importance of
(11:54):
Halloween traditions.
The film teaches us thatHalloween has its own rules that
keep the spirit alive, likekeeping the jack-o'-lanterns lit
, giving out candy and embracingthe spooky side of things.
It's like a Halloween moralcode.
It reminds us that Halloweenhas roots in something more
mystical, that it's not justcostumes and candy.
(12:14):
There's a respect for theunknown, a celebration of the
weird and spooky, and it'sinteresting to think about how
we all have our own Halloweentraditions.
For me, it's all about thejack-o'-lanterns they have to
stay lit all night and, watchingTrick or Treat, it's like Sam
is out there making sure peoplelike me are following the rules.
(12:35):
Listeners, do you have anyHalloween traditions you follow
every year, or any Halloweenrules you always stick to?
Share them with us?
We'd love to hear how everyonecelebrates this time of year.
So, to wrap it up, trick orTreat has become essential
Halloween viewing for a reason.
It's got scares, it's gothumour, it's got a sense of
(12:56):
tradition and nostalgia.
It feels like Halloween inmovie form.
It's got a sense of traditionand nostalgia.
It feels like Halloween inmovie form and I think it's one
of those movies that's going tostick around because it just
captures the holiday perfectly.
It's one of those films thatdoesn't feel dated.
It could have been made thisyear or 20 years ago.
It just works because it's allabout Halloween itself,
something that doesn't change.
(13:17):
It's timeless and the themes oftradition and respect for
Halloween spirit make it feelrelevant year after year.
It's a movie that brings horrorfans together in October, and I
think that's why it's become atradition for so many people.
Thank you all for joining us atthe End of Reason podcast on
this Halloween deep dive.
Do you think Trick or Treatwill stay a Halloween staple in
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the years to come?
Let us know what keeps youcoming back to this movie.
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subscribe and we'll see you onthe next episode.
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I hope you all have a goodHalloween.
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