Trick 'r Treat Heading To The Big Screen For The First Time
A Halloween classic that never quite made it to theaters when it was initially released is getting a second chance at a big screen debut after 15 years of becoming a fan favorite. The horror anthology Trick r' Treat, a set of several linked and overlapping stories set on Halloween night, is set to premiere on both AMC and Regal screens in October, just in time for Halloween.
Trick r' Treat, created and directed by Michael Dougherty, debuted at various festivals in 2007 but was released by Warner Bros. in 2009 straight to DVD. The anthology-style film stars some recognizable horror faces like Anna Paquin and Leslie Bibb, as well as its spooky central figure, Sam, known for his burlap-covered pumpkin head and a sinister slicing jack o' lantern sucker. Trick r' Treat has since become a perennial favorite, winning over audiences with its interwoven plot lines, keen scares, and delightful mix of horror and comedy. Taking place in a span of only a few hours, the film threads multiple storylines together, including that of a school principal who just happens to be a serial killer, a college girl intent on losing her virginity, a bullied outcast, and grumpy neighbors punished for not embracing the season.
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Not just one, but two theatre chains will be bringing Trick r' Treat to the big screen, including Regal Theaters, which will be offering screenings on October 6th. AMC Theaters will follow with screenings of its own beginning October 21st. Renewed interest in the film has been evidenced by the spread of the horror classic on streaming platforms and an abundance of related merchandise available the past few seasons, including costumes and Funk Pop figures of Sam, who has
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