It's No Trick! A Sequel to 'Trick 'r Treat' On Way

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What better news can we report right before Halloween than learning about a “Trick ‘r Treat” sequel? We filled you in that after a special screening of the film, a panel (that featured the film's producer, Bryan Singer) would be live-streamed on the Legendary Pictures Facebook page. This panel ended up revealing this awesome news.

The announcement was made during a Q&A session at about the 16-minute mark with “Sam” handing birthday boy, Michael Dougherty a piece of paper that said “MAKE A SEQUEL!” Well who could say no to that little sweetheart? Certainly not the head of Legendary Pictures, Thomas Tull! Then the “Trick ‘r Treat 2” graphic appeared and the crowd went wild.

“Trick ‘r Treat” will be shown on FEARnet this Halloween for its annual 24-hour marathon. It’s also available, uncut, On Demand.

Watch the panel here and let us know if you’re excited for this long-demanded sequel. We'll keep you posted on any more developments.



-Larissa Mrykalo

'Trick 'R Treat' Screening and Panel To Feature Key Cast Members

"Sam"

Legendary Pictures just announced that an October 28 screening of the 2007 cult hit, “Trick ‘R Treat,” will include all key cast members in attendance. The special night will be at Hollywood’s Egyptian Theater and actors Dylan Baker and Brian Cox will join director Michael Dougherty as headliners. Seth Green will moderate the panel after the screening.

This one night only event will close Beyond Fest and will even feature Quinn Lord, who played “Sam” in the film. We know the majority of you won’t be able to attend this screening but the good news is, the panel will be live-streamed nationally on Legendary’s Facebook page.

For those of you who aren’t familiar with the story of “Trick ‘R Treat,” here is what the press release had to say:

Although never released in theaters, "Trick ‘r Treat" became a cult classic through its release on DVD, digital platforms, and extensive play in festivals. Additionally, the film received rave reviews for its originality and ambition. The passage of time has not diminished the fan fervor for this horror classic, which continues to achieve a life of its own with each new technology, but has never been seen in theaters – until now.

Dougherty’s story takes place in a small Ohio town on All Hallows Eve where four interwoven tales - including a high-school principal who moonlights as a vicious serial killer, a college-age virgin who's saving herself for that special someone, a woman whose hatred of Halloween is only exceeded by her husband's love of the mischievous holiday, and a callous group of teens who carry out an unforgivably cruel prank – delivers the kind of chills that can only occur on the darkest day of the year.

For more detailed information, you can check out Aaron Sagers’ piece that discusses not only the theatrical screening, but also features an insightful interview with Dougherty.

-Larissa Mrykalo

'Trick 'R Treat' Director Talks Movie's Premiere, Cult Following

"Sam"

BY AARON SAGERS 

(Originally Published at Huffington Post)

“Trick ‘R Treat” is a horror movie that should have become a mainstream success. It stars recognizable actors, such as Anna Paquin, has a high production value, provides scares without being overly gory, has become well received by both audiences and critics, and establishes a recognizable mascot in little boy/thing trick-or-treater “Sam.”

The film features a series of connected stories set on Halloween Night, and which all play on supernatural powers and classic urban legends. A group of children who met their end in a school bus haunt the town on October 31; a virgin attacked by a vampire may not be as helpless as she appears; and the spirit of Halloween enforces the rules of the holiday in the form of Sam, a creepy little kid with a burlap sack on his head.

Yet, aside from a handful of screenings, the anthology film sat on a shelf for three years after writer/director Michael Dougherty completed it until its DVD/Blu-ray release in 2009. But like a good horror movie monster can’t be killed, “Trick ‘R Treat” has lived on to become a mainstream, yet cultish, modern-day classic through strong home entertainment sales and 24-hour Halloween marathons on horror network FEARnet.

FEARnet announces Halloween line up

Sam, courtesy FEARnet

The month horror fans wait for all year is finally here! October tends to be filled with spooktacular programming on other channels, but at FEARnet, they deliver the goods 12 months straight. So, when October arrives, they really need to ramp up their game.

According to a recent press release, "This is the only time of year that other networks concentrate on the horror realm, while we do this all year long," said Sarah Shannon, FEARnet’s director of programming. "So, we put together a schedule that stands out—a monthlong bender of some of the best programming we’ve ever had and some of the best features we’ve ever aired. From the world premieres of Quarantine 2 and Dolan’s Cadillac, to acquired classic TV shows like Tales from the Crypt and The Real Ghostbusters, there will always be something for fans to watch. Not just all month long, but all year long."