When we start the film Trick R Treat, we feel as though we are back in school watching a video cautioning us to be aware of  things on Halloween night, make sure you check your candy, never blow out a jack-o-lantern, wear a costume and so on. This pretty much sets the mood for the next 88 minutes of the feature. There in lies the one of few complaints I have about the film, (I felt it was too short) but I will get back to that later.

Trick R Treat is a movie with four intertwining stories that all take place on Halloween night in a small suburban neighborhood, You have the town principal that moonlights as a serial killer, the school bus massacre, the “virgin”, the old man that no one likes, and one very particular trick or treater.  The viewer gets a real sense of old school Tales from the Crypt, and Creepshow style from the first few minutes which I liked, but thought some of the stories faded in and out of each other a little too much, just when you are getting into one story the film switches stories  abruptly (not much of a complaint but it kinda got to me). I do however, like how one story coincides with the other and thought it was very good story telling on the writers part, and I was even surprised at a few twist they throw at you. Which is good because I usually see twist coming from a mile away.

This movie was very FUN, and I very much enjoyed watching it. I am disappointed that it didn’t make it into theaters but, am grateful I got to see it  at all. I think this film deserves to be a staple in the Halloween season and should be ranked as the “Christmas Story” of this time of year. The movie does a great job at making Halloween come to life on the screen and make you remember the reasons to love the holiday.The only big complaint I had was that it felt too rushed and could have been a bit longer, other than that, I would give it a 8 out of 10.

So, if you are looking for a good, freaky, lets get in the Halloween spirit, kinda movie to watch this year please pick up a copy of “Trick R Treat” it is a must for any horror movie lover.

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