[Jamie89]

Trick r Treat - 9/10

Trick r Treat was such a nice surprise Totally different to what I was expecting (I'm not sure what I was expecting really, just a typical horror I suppose). It felt more like an ode to horror films though, and in particular, Halloween as an event. And as a big fan of Halloween that's something that totally connected with me. And as an ode it worked brilliantly! It was like one long advert for Halloween in a way In fact this film, more-so than any other that's been in the countdown (or any that I can think of off the top of my head) put me in the mood for Halloween, and I know that it will now be one that I'll want to watch every year to get me in the mood - so thank you Lostie for suggesting it and everyone who voted for it as otherwise it might have completely passed me by.

It's so hard to fault because everything it does, it does well. It was scary/funny/eerie all in good measure. Like Jason said, it's sense of fun really stands out, and it's just very enjoyable throughout. It was a film full of surprises in the plot, and each segment led seamlessly to the next - and back again... I mean it could have been confusing had it not been handled so well but even though you were going from one story to another, it just worked. It all slotted together perfectly.

In terms of plot surprises, my favourite one was the reveal of the women being werewolves. But literally all of the stories were great and the surprises executed wonderfully.

The core concept of this film, I just think is brilliant in it's simplicity. Basically there's no reason for the people to die other than just the fact that it's Halloween. It's not a killer with a convoluted storyline It's like it's Halloween itself taking people out for not respecting it, and I love that!

The only reason I'm not giving it a 10 is because I'd really only give it that depending on it's re-watch value, and obviously I can't judge that yet... I will be able to next year though so if when it's on the list again next time I might!