Director: Michael DoughertyCast: Dylan Baker (Kings, Spider-Man), Anna Paquin (X-Men, True Blood), Tahmoh Penikett (Battlestar Galactica, Dollhouse), Leslie Bibb (Talladega Nights, Iron Man), Brian Cox (The Bourne Identity, X2), Britt McKillip (Dead Like Me), Lauren Lee Smith (CSI, The L Word), Rochelle Aytes, Quinn Lord
The Deal: In a small town on Halloween, five interwoven frightful stories occur on a single block. A couple learns the dangers of blowing out a Jack-o-Lantern before midnight, a group of children take a prank too far and discover the terrifying truth of a local legend, a twisted principal must hide his dark secret, a college "virgin" seeks the right man, and an old hermit is visited by a terrifying trick-or-treater with a few bones to pick.
Thoughts: I wish I had heard of this film sooner, because this is a great Halloween pick. Originally slated to be released in theaters, it ended up going straight to DVD, but that is not due to a lack of quality. Each of the stories is well drawn out and full of fright, suspense, and mystery. The different tales are all woven together nicely into one interconnected story. It is a scary film, but not over the top. It's at that level where it is fun and enjoyable on top of providing some chills. If you're not paying too close of attention, you'll find the film's twists quite surprising.
It's pretty impressive to see so many familiar faces. Few of them are big name stars, with Paquin being one of the few universally recognizable faces, but anyone who watches movies and TV will find people they recognize. With a film like this, the actors don't need to rely on great acting, but that's not to say that they don't do a good job. I think the castings are well chosen and add to the overall feel of the film. Even the children do a good job. Their tale was fun and "believable".
Verdict: If you're looking for a good Halloween film that isn't trying to scare the pants off of you while still delivering some chills, this is the film for you. It has a few good scares, and does a great job capturing the Halloween spirit. ☆☆☆☆
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