The Halloween Tree (1993) Review

Based on Ray Bradbury's 1972 book. Four friends, Jenny, Ralph, Tom and Wally are putting on their costumes for Halloween. They all meet up, but are worried when their friend, Pip, doesn't show up. They all go to his house where they see Pip being taken away in an ambulance. As they ride their bikes …

Halloween is Grinch Night (1977) Review

It's a wonderful night for eyebrows. When a chain of events in Whoville, which starts with the howling of a "sour-sweet wind", brings down the Grinch from Mt. Crumpit for what is known as Grinch Night, all of the Whos lock themselves away. Young Euchariah, who is blown up to Mt Crumpit by the howling …

Arthur and the Haunted Tree House (2017)

Arthur and his friends Buster and Ladonna are having a Halloween sleepover in the treehouse. While telling scary stories, Arthur tells the other two about the weird doll he found in the attic and the equally weird things that happened after. They are then joined by Francine, who tells them about a strange experience she …

Frankenweenie (2012) Review *WARNING: SPOILERS*

This is Tim Burton's CGI remake of his 1984 short film with the same name. This movie is full of references to horror and 50s B-movies. That's why this review is going to be in-depth and long. You have been warned. Young Victor Frankenstein is an aspiring filmmaker and scientist. His parents, Edward and Susan …

Corpse Bride (2005) Review

Victor is being pressured into an arranged marriage by his parents. His betrothed, Victoria, is going through the same thing. Victor’s parents want to be in with high society, which will come with their son’s marriage to Victoria, while Victoria’s parents want the money they will gain through their daughter marrying Victor. When they finally …

ParaNorman (2012) Review

11-year-old Norman Babcock can speak to the dead. Everyone in the small town of Blithe Hollow think he’s a weird kid, including his family. He is bullied and made fun of regularly. His only friend is an overweight kid named Neil. During a dress rehearsal of a school play, Norman has a vision. On their …

Coraline (2009) Review

11-year-old Coraline Jones moves into a mansion that has been renovated into an apartment building, with her parents, who are working on a gardening catalogue. As an only child and with her parents working all the time, Coraline is always alone. When exploring her new house, she discovers a door which leads her into a …

It’s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown (1966) Review

Pumpkins, witches, ghosts, tricks or treats, rocks and Snoopy. Good grief! The kids prepare for Halloween. Linus is writing a letter to The Great Pumpkin who will appear in the pumpkin patch that is the most sincere and give presents to all the good children. No one believes him, but Sally will do anything for …