How about a movie that contains four stories around people who have little to no holiday spirit when it comes to the best time of the year. Halloween!
Ok, that sounds a bit boring. But, how about they get what's coming to them in 80's horror style?
That's Michael Dougherty's Trick 'r Treat".
It was entertaining and fun without slapping on a huge plot like so many other movies. To be honest I usually can't be arsed to pay attention to a lot of films for too long, but with a run time of just over an hour, this one managed to keep me entertained without leading me to look at my watch (I don’t wear a watch, anyway.)
The spirit of the movie was steeped in the excitement and anticipation you feel as a child every October. It honestly makes me I wish I was still in an age bracket that allowed me to beg for food door-to-door without having the police called.
It's not scary, but that doesn't stop it from being a fun ride. The stories have been done before and hence there is a slight originality lacking from the final product.
I’ll label this specifically as a popcorn movie; you really need to just relax and watch it without allowing yourself to over-think. In the beginning it can be a bit confusing as you’re expecting everything to funnel down into one story. That’s not the case, accept it from the beginning and enjoy the feeling of the season.
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