Four interwoven stories that occur on Halloween: an everyday high school principal has a secret life as a serial killer; a college virgin might have just met the one guy for her; a group of teenagers pull a mean prank, and a bitter old recluse receives an uninvited guest.
Brian Cox
Mr. Kreeg
Quinn Lord
Sam / Peeping Tommy
Anna Paquin
Laurie
Dylan Baker
Steven
Leslie Bibb
Emma
Tahmoh Penikett
Henry
Rochelle Aytes
Maria
Britt McKillip
Macy
Moneca Delain
Janet
Lauren Lee Smith
Danielle
Brett Kelly
Charlie
Jean-Luc Bilodeau
Schrader
Alberto Ghisi
Chip
James Willson
Alex
Christine Willes
Mrs. Henderson
Isabelle Deluce
Sara
Samm Todd
Rhonda
Connor Christopher Levins
Billy
Laura Mennell
Allie
Ty Hill
Nathan
Matthew Kevin Anderson
Clerk
Barbara Kottmeier
Centaur Girl
Derek McIver
Centaur Guy
Catherine Barroll
Mother
Caroline Redekopp
Reporter
Patrick Gilmore
Bud The Cameraman
Troy Everett
Bud's Assistant
Tatiana Anderson
Lady Barbarian
Richard Harmon
Vampire Kid
C. Ernst Harth
Giant Baby
Gerald Paetz
Young Kreeg
Amy Esterle
Party Girl
Wanda Ayala
Party Girl
Juan Carlos Velis
Conquistador
Director, Screenplay
Michael Dougherty
November 1, 2015
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No tricks here, just a treat.
Trick 'r Treat is written and directed by Michael Dougherty. It stars Dylan Baker, Rochelle Aytes, Anna Paquin and Brian Cox. Music is by Douglas Pipes and cinematography by Glen MacPherson. Trick 'r Treat plays out as an anthology of four Halloween related stories. One tiny figure with a burlap sack over its head links the film together.
Warner Brothers kept it on the shelf for two years, a mistake since it happens to be a delightful little frightener that appears to be made with a love of omnibus shockers from back in the day. It's never overtly scary or bloody, but it has a twisted slickness that is rather pleasing in this day and age of poor horror remakes and boorish cash cow sequels. Neatly performed by the cast and with tech credits high from the camera folk, it homages simple horror pleasures as it celebrates Halloween. With a glint in its eye and a macabre smile on the lips, this non linear treat should be perennial viewing for the Halloween hordes. Especially since it rewards still further on repeat viewings. 8/10