In a small town on halloween night, those who break the rules of the holiday do so at their own peril. Sam appears as a seemingly innocent young trickortreater, dressed in orange footy. Set over a single halloween night although there is a flashback set on a halloween thirty years prior, trick r treat is less interested in plot than it is in the holiday itself. Originally slated for an october 5, 2007 release, it was announced in september 2007 that the film had been pushed back. An everyday high school principal has a secret life as a serial killer. It is a very entertaining horror film and is also the first horror film completely centered on heavy metal rock and roll music. The first film was completed and supposed to hit theaters in october 2007, but was pushed back a year for unknown reasons. How trick r treat twisted classic horror cliches screen rant. Interwoven stories demonstrate that some traditions are best not forgotten as the residents anna paquin, brian cox, dylan baker. Its available to watch on tv, online, tablets, phone. Trick r treat is a 2007 american anthology horror film written and directed by michael dougherty and produced by bryan singer. Principal steven wilkins is a villain from the 2007 trick r treat. Trick r treat film appears to be the work of diehard fans who studied 70s horror pics with the same enthusiasm with film fans deconstruct citizen kane.
Alan orange jul 24, 2009 the cast and creator are on hand for a look at this horrifying halloween. Oct 11, 2009 halloween trick or treat for surprise toys outdoor fun. Get trick r treat dvd and bluray release date, trailer, movie poster and movie stats. In that sense, trick r treat is almost like a halloween party turned into a film. Check out the official trick r treat 2007 trailer starring anna paquin. Trick r treat on dvd october 6, 2009 starring brian cox, anna paquin, dylan baker, leslie bibb. Five unique stories converge on one halloween night.
Interwoven stories demonstrate that some traditions are best not forgotten as the residents anna paquin, brian cox, dylan baker of a small town face real ghosts and goblins on halloween. Everything you need to know about trick r treat movie 2009. In one of them, a high school principal is secretly a serial killer on the side. The short was released as a dvd extra on the original release for trick r treat and was aired on fearnet in october 20 as part of a 24hour trick r treat marathon on halloween.
Sep 30, 2009 trick r treat soundtrack cd details and availability. Every detail of the screen used billy puppet is represented in this prop. Trick r treat soundtrack cd details and availability. Sam, or samhain, is the brainchild of film directorwriter michael dougherty, appearing first as the main protagonist in doughertys 1996 short film seasons greetings, and then in the 2007 horror movie trickr treat as the antivillainous protagonist he was played by child actor quinn lord in the film. You will appreciate the halloween season much more after watching it. May 26, 2016 trick r treat is original, entertaining, and a much needed shot in the arm for the horror genre.
Directed by 1 writing credits 1 cast 43 produced by 10 music by 1 cinematography by 1 film editing by 1. Without that coincidence, trick r treats 2009 dvd release from legendary pictures may never have received any attention, and the greatest halloween night movie ever. The 2007 horror anthology trick r treat is a great film and a lot of ghoulish fun. It was written and directed by michael dougherty and based on his short film seasons greetings. She is an actress, known for trick r treat 2008, my little pony.
Four interwoven stories take place on halloween with such characters as a high school principal who is a halloween serial killer, a college. Halloween trick or treat for surprise toys outdoor fun. The story of anvil on dvd, and trick r treat on either dvd or bluray. He is a local principal who moonlights as a serial killer who has a love for the halloween spirit. Interwoven stories demonstrate that some traditions are best not forgotten as the residents anna paquin, brian cox, dylan baker of a small. Watch trick r treat online hd 2009 free, part video. Trick r treat is a series of stories that touch on many classic horror tales, polished with a modern twist. Trick r treat 2008 trick r treat 2008 the image could not be loaded.
Oct 29, 2017 without that coincidence, trick r treats 2009 dvd release from legendary pictures may never have received any attention, and the greatest halloween night movie ever conceived would have gone. Watch trick r treat online stream full movie directv. With brian cox, michael dougherty, bryan singer, dylan baker. The sequel to 2007s trick r treat from writerdirector michael dougherty. It was only officially released six years ago, but for many film fans a viewing of michael doughertys trick r treat has become a halloween tradition. Trick r treat soundtrack 2009 movie soundtracks for sale. Trick r treat was filmed on location in vancouver, british columbia. Brian cox, lauren lee smith and michael dougherty talk trick r treat. A look at the folklore of halloween and legends behind it. By 2008 the release was removed from the slate entirely. Trick r treat was pushed to 2009 as a direct to video release category. Jul 18, 2018 check out the official trick r treat 2007 trailer starring anna paquin.
The film stars dylan baker, rochelle aytes, anna paquin and brian cox. He is portrayed by dylan baker, who also portrayed bill maplewood in the 1998 film happiness. Trick r treat is by far my favorite anthologytype movie. Trick or treat is a much underrated horror classic. She attended laguardia high school and graduated with a bachelors of fine arts degree in dance from suny purchase college conservatory for dance in 1998. A trick r treat sequel has been teased for years, but development seems to have become trapped in the same watery grave inhabited by the films unfortunate school bus full of kids, at least for now. It knows exactly how to pull of the kind of notsoterrifying, notsonotfunny mood it wants to have and manages to be both funny and scary without pulling hard on either direction and never taking itself too serious, has memorable trick r treat is by far my favorite anthologytype movie. Macy, schrader, chip and sara are going trickortreating, collecting jack o lanterns. Trick r treat was originally slated for a theatrical release in 2007, but was held up until a dvd release in 2009. Britt mckillip was born on january 18, 1991 in vancouver, british columbia, canada as britt analisa mckillip. Presenting the original music score soundtrack to the warner bros. If anybody is tired of the same ole same ole in horror movies, then i recommend doing yourself a favor and giving trick r treat a watch.
It is also a wonderful and fun romp that can be watched over and over again anytime and it doesnt have to be october 31st. Trick r treat takes the creepshowtales from the crypt approach to nefarious new depths with four interwoven tales set on halloween night. It relates four halloween horror stories with a common element in them, sam. Watch trick r treat starring anna paquin in this horror on directv. She is bestknown for her role in white chicks 2004 as denise porter. Rhonda is a character from trickr treat, a 2007 halloween horror anthology film. Sam, or samhain, is the brainchild of film directorwriter michael dougherty, appearing first as the main protagonist in doughertys 1996 short film seasons greetings, and then in the 2007 horror movie trick r treat as the antivillainous protagonist he was played by child actor quinn lord in the film.
Trick r treat is original, entertaining, and a much needed shot in the arm for the horror genre. Originally intended for a theatrical release around halloween in 2007, warner brothers got cold feet and decided to. With anna paquin, brian cox, dylan baker, rochelle aytes. Sep 09, 2009 sarah connor meets terminator t800 carl terminator. Trick r treat was orignally suspossed to release in october 2007. Director michael doughertys 2009 anthology is full of things sure to delight horror fans, from werewolves, to serial killers, to zombies, and all wrapped up in a nice halloweentinted bow. Trick or treat studios and lionsgate are proud to present the officially licensed saw billy puppet prop. But this wasnt your typical school bus, and they werent your typical kids. She is a rather odd girl, implied to possibly be special needs or a savant, who deeply adores halloween.
Originally intended for a theatrical release around halloween in 2007, warner brothers got cold feet and decided to shelve the movie. Nov 12, 2009 trick r treat film appears to be the work of diehard fans who studied 70s horror pics with the same enthusiasm with film fans deconstruct citizen kane. Until then, well always have the original, and its oddly cute monster, sam, a diminutive yet vicious protector of all things halloween. Originally slated for an october 5, 2007 theatrical release, it. Snow white and the seven dwarfs is obviously the best, but all four deserve dvd pick of the week honors. This amazing prop was sculpted by mark anthony, the absolute king of replica movie props and owner of the scary closet. It happened 30 years ago, on a late halloween afternoon.