Movie

Trick or Treat

1986 · 97 min

A campy, energetic horror romp with a killer soundtrack, blending teen angst and supernatural revenge for a fun, nostalgic thrill.

Tagline: What are you afraid of? It's only rock & roll.
Overview: Eddie Weinbauer, a metalhead teen who is bullied at school, looks to his heavy metal superstar idol, Sammi Curr, for guidance. When Curr is killed in a hotel fire, Eddie becomes the recipient of the only copy of his unreleased album, which, when played backwards, brings the rocker back to life. As Halloween approaches, Eddie begins to realize that this isn't only rock 'n roll...It's life and death.
How it feels: Campy, eerie, tense and dark. Brisk and easy to follow.
About: Obsession, revenge, coming-of-age, identity
Content: Strong violence and language. Mild gore and sexual content.
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Tone: campystrength 2 of 3
eeriestrength 2 of 3
tensestrength 2 of 3
darkstrength 1 of 3
Pacing: brisk, 3 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: easy-watch, 2 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: obsession
revenge
coming-of-age
identity
betrayal
Places: small town
school
home
Era: contemporary
Audience: teen
Form: twist ending
Content intensity: Gore mild
Language strong
Violence strong
Sex mild