Toy Story of Terror!

Toy Story of Terror!

Year: 2013

Runtime: 22 mins

Language: English

Director: Angus MacLane

FamilyAdventureComedyAnimation

The Toy Story gang embarks on a fun road trip that takes an unexpected turn when they are forced to stop at a roadside motel. When one of the toys goes missing, Woody, Buzz, and the rest find themselves entangled in a mysterious situation. They must unravel the strange events unfolding around them before they all face a similar fate in this thrilling adventure.

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1

Cross-country road trip begins with Bonnie and her toys

Bonnie and her mother set off on a long road trip to visit Bonnie's grandmother. To keep her company, Woody, Buzz, Jessie, Rex, Mr. Pricklepants, Mr. Potato Head, and Trixie join in the ride. The toys pass the time by watching a horror film on a portable DVD player, which adds a creeping vibe to an otherwise ordinary journey.

Daytime Bonnie's car
2

Flat tire forces an overnight motel stay

A flat tire forces Bonnie and her mother to pull over and spend the night at the Sleep Well roadside motel. The night becomes a stage for the toys to come alive and observe the motel's quiet, eerie atmosphere. The pause gives the toys a chance to explore their new surroundings in secret.

Night Sleep Well motel
3

Toys exit Bonnie's bag as lights go out

When the lights go out, the toys slide out of Bonnie's bag to explore the motel room. Mr. Potato Head goes missing amidst the confusion, triggering a frantic search. The group tries to stay unobserved while the motel's corridors seem to hold their mystery.

Night Sleep Well motel room
4

Mr. Jones begins abducting toys

An iguana named Mr. Jones prowls the motel, snatching unattended toys one by one. The thefts heighten the group’s fear as they realize they are being targeted. The iguana seems to be under someone’s control, rather than acting on his own accord.

Night Sleep Well motel corridors
5

Jessie is abducted during the chaos

During the motel's chaotic night, Jessie becomes one of Mr. Jones's victims. Her capture marks a turning point, as the toys realize the threat is real and immediate. The abduction fragments the group's unity and raises the stakes for their escape.

Night Sleep Well motel
6

Combat Carl is abducted by Mr. Jones

The iguana returns to snatch Combat Carl, who has already been separated from his owner, Billy. His capture deepens the crisis for the remaining toys, who must decide how to continue without their ally. The loss underscores the motel's danger and the mastermind behind the thefts.

Night Sleep Well motel corridors
7

Ron the motel manager revealed as mastermind

Behind the thefts sits Ron, the motel's manager, who trains Mr. Jones to steal unattended toys for online auctions. The revelation reframes the night's events, turning the iguana's crimes into part of a larger scheme. The toys realize their fate could be decided by human greed.

Night Ron's back room
8

Morning nears; Woody is boxed for shipping

As dawn approaches, a buyer purchases Woody online and Ron packs him into a shipping box. The plan seems to seal Woody's fate as he disappears into the shipping process. The situation foreshadows a possible rescue later on.

Early morning Ron's back room
9

Delivery box taken to the truck; rescue plan begins

A delivery lady takes Woody's box out to her truck, moving him closer to potential buyers. Combat Carl's advice about reaching the truck with a crate gives Jessie a shred of hope. The event marks the moment when a rescue becomes possible through a box-based plan.

Morning Delivery area outside motel
10

Jessie summons courage to enter the truck

Jessie must gather courage to enter the moving truck because it represents their only chance to save Woody. Despite fear, Carl's encouragement helps her take the risk. The action transforms the dynamic between the trapped toys and their imminent rescue.

Morning Delivery truck
11

Jessie frees herself and reunites with Woody

Inside the truck, Jessie frees herself from captivity and reunites with Woody. The pair escape the danger as the truck moves toward Bonnie and her mother. Their reunion marks the turning point that leads them from danger to safety.

Morning Delivery truck
12

Ron is arrested as the truth comes to light

Back at the motel, the police arrive to arrest Ron for the thefts and the abductions. The revelation of the operation shakes Bonnie and her mother, who vow to seek justice. The arrest ends Ron's night of crime, at least momentarily.

Morning Sleep Well motel exterior
13

Ron flees but crashes into the motel sign

In a desperate escape, Ron tries to flee in a police cruiser but crashes into the motel sign and disappears into the morning light. The crash marks the end of his crime spree, at least for now. The toys' danger has ended for the moment as dawn breaks and Bonnie heads home with her mom.

Morning Sleep Well motel

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