Trick 'r Treat

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This is one of the most underrated horror films in the last few years. Actually, I am not even sure if it is fair to call it a horror film. Sure, it has the gore, the menacing music, and the stereo type of characters but it also has great direction,production, and cast that is a cut above the average horror movie cast. And it is a smart horror film. It actually requires some thought at times to follow the plot.

What I like most about the film over anything else is the production. The sets are great as is the lighting. The atmosphere drips of being in that small town during Halloween. It reminds me of the movie "Sleepy Hallow" and how I felt when I watched that movie feeling like it was the middle of Autumn in the small New England village. Oh, I might add, the soundtrack is great. It is very original for a horror film such as this.

The plot is somewhat similar to most movies of this type but it does have some twists that are unique. And not the "guy is not really dead" type of twists. There is actually depth to some of the main leads and it shows up in the story. The girls aren't always screaming and the guys aren't always trying to be the hero. At times, the reverse is true. The cast does a decent job being believable in unbelievable situations. I got the sense that the director did work with them to understand the situation instead of just filming scenes unrehearsed.

Although I am sure this film was made on a tight budget, it does not seem that way when you do watch it.

This movie isn't for everyone, but if you are a fan of horror films, especially those centered around the time of Halloween, I strongly suggest you watch this. But wait until it is around Halloween . It will just add more atmosphere to watching it.