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Trick 'r Treat was once nothing more than a cult movie that only the most dedicated horror fans even knew existed. Now, it has become a cultural mainstay, especially in October. Go to any Spirit Halloween, and it's impossible not to find t-shirts, dolls, decorations, and other merchandise dedicated to the movie.

Even those who don't enjoy horror add the film to their spooky season watch lists. The anthology movie is brimming with fall vibes, and this interesting trivia only serves to enhance the viewing experience.

Trick 'r Treat is Based on an Animated Short Film Directed/Written By Michael Dougherty

Name

Season's Greetings

Release Year

1996

Bonus Fun Fact

The 3-minute hand-drawn short took nine months to complete.

Sam is a cute sack-masked character who makes everyone follow the rules of Halloween. He is at the heart of Trick 'r Treat, appearing at first as a little boy wanting candy,...

The bungling of Trick ‘r Treat by Warner Bros. — shelving it after well-received festival screenings before unceremoniously dumping it straight to DVD in 2009 — is well-documented, but had it received a traditional theatrical release and underperformed, there’s a chance it may have never entered the cultural zeitgeist. Instead, its authentic cult roots allowed it to blossom into the contemporary classic we celebrate today.

Trick ‘r Treat stands alongside the opening credits of Halloween 4: The Return of Michael Myers as a felicitous distillation of the Halloween atmosphere on celluloid. Sam, the impish demon played by 7-year-old Quinn Lord that serves as the film’s mascot, personifies the tricks and treats of Halloween while serving as the connective tissue between segments.

Writer-director Michael Dougherty — in his feature debut after making a name for himself as a writer on X2: X-Men United and Superman Returns — evokes Pulp Fiction with his expertly crafted...

Short horror films are a popular way for new filmmakers to showcase their talent and often lead to bigger projects and career boosts. Many successful horror movies, such as "Mama" and "Trick 'r Treat," were expanded from short films, either as direct adaptations or with significant changes. Short horror films require strong narrative and visual skills to effectively scare or unsettle the audience in a limited amount of time.

Many filmmakers start their careers by making short films, and in the world of horror movies, these were the beginning of some of the best films the genre has seen. Short films are a great way for new filmmakers to show their talent and style, and more often than not, they lead to bigger projects and boost their careers. Short films are now more popular thanks to the film industry giving more attention to them by making them more accessible, as...

If holiday romance flicks are one of your favorite dramas, head over to Pluto TV now to watch free titles from Hallmark, Lifetime and more.

Halloween is behind us, which means the holiday season is about to begin! For many in the United States, that means the yearly tradition of watching sweet, touching holiday romance movies is circling back around, and some already have their DVRs packed full of content.

Pluto TV launched its “Season’s Greetings” category Nov. 1. This content hub includes free streaming content from Hallmark Channel, Lifetime and more. Other holiday movies on Pluto include “Bad Santa,” “Planes, Trains and Automobiles” and many others. Watch Now Tba Pluto.TV What is Available in Pluto’s Season’s Greetings Hub?

Pluto TV has a fantastic selection of both live and on-demand content available. First up is the streamer’s new Season’s Greetings hub, which houses a total of nine live-streaming channels featuring movies,...