Trick 'r Treat

Trick 'r Treat

Year: 2009

Runtime: 82 min

Language: English

Director: Michael Dougherty

DramaThrillerHorrorComedy

On Halloween night, several interconnected stories unfold in a small town, revealing the dark secrets of its residents and the importance of respecting ancient traditions. A college student disregards the rules of trick-or-treating, a park ranger enforces Halloween ordinances, and a widow desperately clings to her rituals. As the night progresses, they find themselves facing a supernatural force that demands respect for the holiday, or suffer the consequences of its wrath. The night holds a series of eerie encounters and dangerous situations, testing the courage of those who dare to defy the spirit of Halloween.

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1

Couple's Arrival Home

Emma and Henry return home after a night filled with Halloween festivities. Surrounded by eerie decorations, tensions rise when Emma expresses her disdain for the holiday, wishing to remove the Halloween décor before midnight.

Halloween night Emma and Henry's home
2

Emma's Tragic Encounter

While trying to dismantle the decorations outside, a ghost-crow animates and leads to a terrifying struggle. The confrontation ends in tragedy, leaving Emma's fate gruesome and shocking for Henry, who is unaware of the events unfolding.

Outside their home
3

Charlie Meets the Principal

The story shifts to Charlie, a chubby boy who stumbles upon a bucket of candy at Principal Steven Wilkins' house. Initially engaging in friendly conversation, the atmosphere quickly turns dark when Charlie is violently sickened after being warned about his candy.

Halloween evening Principal Wilkins' house
4

Consequences Unfold

As the chaos ensues with Charlie's fate, Principal Wilkins faces the repercussions of his gruesome actions. Meanwhile, he manages his son Billy's distractions, culminating in a shocking realization of buried bodies in the backyard.

Backyard of Wilkins' house
5

Laurie's Reluctant Entry

Introduced to us is Laurie, a shy young woman who is reluctantly taken to a party by her sister Danielle. Unbeknownst to her, the party will soon unveil a predatory world lurking beneath the cheerful facade.

Halloween night Halloween party
6

The Vampire's Prey

At the party, Laurie falls victim to a lurking vampire that preys on unsuspecting women. However, the plot takes an unexpected turn as Laurie embraces her hidden predatory nature, shocking all present.

Halloween party
7

The Werewolf Transformation

Laurie's transformation culminates in a chilling revelation as she and her fellow werewolves consume their unsuspecting dates. This dramatic change underscores the sinister undertones of the festive night.

Halloween party
8

The Bus Massacre Backstory

Delving into past tragedies, the narrative depicts the chilling story of a bus carrying mentally disturbed children. Their parents' desperate actions lead to a tragic accident that haunts the town and sets the backdrop for current events.

Years prior Town
9

Teenagers' Prank

A group of teenagers attempts to appease the spirits of the lost children by collecting pumpkins. However, their prank takes a dark turn as ancient curses resurface, revealing the true horror of the bus incident.

Halloween night Nearby lake
10

Rhonda's Foreknowledge

Rhonda, an outcast among her peers, holds crucial knowledge about the spirits awakened by the teenagers' actions. As the ghostly figures rise from the lake, she grapples with the burden of sharing an unsettling truth.

On the path to the lake
11

Mr. Kreeg's Isolation

In the final tale, Mr. Kreeg experiences a seemingly innocent evening of trick-or-treating that quickly turns into chaos. His home, devoid of Halloween decorations and cloaked in darkness, signals foreboding events about to unfold.

Halloween night Mr. Kreeg's home
12

Confrontation with Sam

As the tension escalates, Mr. Kreeg faces off against the enigmatic figure known as Sam. This encounter brings to light Kreeg's dark past, intricately tied to the bus tragedy, leading to terrifying revelations.

Inside Mr. Kreeg's home
13

Halloween's Brutal Climax

The anthology approaches its chilling climax as Sam's last act embodies Halloween's essence. His departure leaves chaos and terror behind, symbolizing the interconnected dark tales of the fateful night.

Midnight Mr. Kreeg's home
14

A Night of Dread

As the night progresses, all stories intertwine, revealing the dark themes underpinning Halloween festivities. The film leaves a lingering sense of dread and sorrow as the characters confront their fates.

Halloween night

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