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Trick or Treat

  • 19861986
  • RR
  • 1h 38m
IMDb RATING
5.8/10
6.8K
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POPULARITY
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632
Trick or Treat (1986)
A bullied teenage boy is devastated after the death of his heavy metal idol, Sammi Curr. But as Hallowe'en night approaches, he discovers that he may be the only one who can stop Sammi from making a Satanic comeback from beyond the grave.
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A bullied teenage boy is devastated after the death of his heavy metal idol, Sammi Curr. But as Halloween night approaches, he discovers that he may be the only one who can stop Sammi from m... Read allA bullied teenage boy is devastated after the death of his heavy metal idol, Sammi Curr. But as Halloween night approaches, he discovers that he may be the only one who can stop Sammi from making a Satanic comeback from beyond the grave.A bullied teenage boy is devastated after the death of his heavy metal idol, Sammi Curr. But as Halloween night approaches, he discovers that he may be the only one who can stop Sammi from making a Satanic comeback from beyond the grave.
IMDb RATING
5.8/10
6.8K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
9,452
632
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Director
      • Charles Martin Smith
    • Writers
      • Rhet Topham(story)
      • Michael S. Murphey(screenplay)
      • Joel Soisson(screenplay)
    • Stars
      • Marc Price
      • Tony Fields
      • Lisa Orgolini
    Top credits
    • Director
      • Charles Martin Smith
    • Writers
      • Rhet Topham(story)
      • Michael S. Murphey(screenplay)
      • Joel Soisson(screenplay)
    • Stars
      • Marc Price
      • Tony Fields
      • Lisa Orgolini
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 80User reviews
    • 68Critic reviews
    • 57Metascore

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    Trailer 1:39
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    Photos79

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    Marc Price in Trick or Treat (1986)
    Lisa Orgolini in Trick or Treat (1986)
    Clare Torao in Trick or Treat (1986)
    Tony Fields in Trick or Treat (1986)
    Marc Price in Trick or Treat (1986)
    Doug Savant in Trick or Treat (1986)
    Tony Fields in Trick or Treat (1986)

    Top cast

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    Marc Price
    Marc Price
    • Eddie Weinbauer
    Tony Fields
    Tony Fields
    • Sammi Curr
    Lisa Orgolini
    Lisa Orgolini
    • Leslie Graham
    Doug Savant
    Doug Savant
    • Tim Hainey
    Elaine Joyce
    Elaine Joyce
    • Angie Weinbauer
    Glen Morgan
    • Roger Mockus
    Gene Simmons
    Gene Simmons
    • Nuke
    Ozzy Osbourne
    Ozzy Osbourne
    • Rev. Aaron Gilstrom
    Elise Richards
    • Genie Wooster
    Richard Pachorek
    • Ron Avery
    Clare Torao
    Clare Torao
    • Maggie Wong-Hernandez
    • (as Clare Nono)
    Alice Nunn
    Alice Nunn
    • Mrs. Sylvia Cavell
    Larry Sprinkle
    • Marv McCain
    Charles Martin Smith
    Charles Martin Smith
    • Mr. Wimbley
    Claudia Templeton
    Claudia Templeton
    • Hysterical Survivor
    Denney Pierce
    Denney Pierce
    • Goon #1
    • (as Denny Pierce)
    Ray Shaffer
    • Goon #2
    Brad Thomas
    • Goon #3
    • Director
      • Charles Martin Smith
    • Writers
      • Rhet Topham(story) (screenplay)
      • Michael S. Murphey(screenplay)
      • Joel Soisson(screenplay)
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      W.A.S.P. frontman, Blackie Lawless had auditioned to play Sammi Curr. He was close to getting the role and even offered to do the whole soundtrack album if he got the part. But when director, Charles Martin Smith told Blackie that they got Fastway to do the soundtrack and he would be lip-syncing to them, Blackie refused the role, telling Smith that he didn't need Fastway's music when he had his own band to do the music.
    • Goofs
      When Eddie leaves the car that almost went off the drawbridge, one can easily see a jack holding up the back of the car.
    • Quotes

      Reverend Aaron Gilstom: Demonic beasts. Whatever happened to the good old simple love song? "I love you." That's what good words use. Nowadays they have to write some sickness. It's just absoultely sick and bizarre, and I'm going to do my upmost best to try and stop it now."

      Talk show host: Anything you'd like to add in conclusion?

      Reverend Aaron Gilstom: These evil people have just got to be stopped.

    • Crazy credits
      A brief clip with Ozzy Osbourne as Rev. Aaron Gilstrom appears after the end credits.
    • Connections
      Featured in Best of the Worst: Night Beast, Trick or Treat, and Skull Forest (2013)
    • Soundtracks
      Stand Up
      Composed and Performed by Fastway
      Produced by Fast Eddie Clarke (as Eddie Clark) and Will Reid Dick
      Courtesy of CBS Records
      Published by De Laurentiis Music (ASCAP)

    User reviews80

    Review
    Top review
    The timing has to be right
    I noticed many of the comments on this movie came from people who saw it during the last five years and bought it out of a bargain bin of $5 or $6 DVDs. I saw it when it came out in 1986 and was quite entertained. I learned long ago when it comes to watching horror flicks, you can't take them seriously. In this case, it's simply a sign of the times. During the 1980s when the concern over music's lyrics was at it's peak and Tipper Gore was on her PMRC crusade, this movie fit perfectly.

    Please don't judge it in the 21st century. That's why you haven't seen it in a bargain bin until now. It just doesn't fit anymore. I give it a 3.5 out of 5 for its entertainment value.
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    • ricaritatu
    • Jul 6, 2003

    Details

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    • Release date
      • October 24, 1986 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Ragman
    • Filming locations
      • EUE/Screen Gems Studios - 1223 N 23rd Street, Wilmington, North Carolina, USA
    • Production company
      • De Laurentiis Entertainment Group (DEG)
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    Box office

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    • Gross US & Canada
      • $6,797,218
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $2,912,687
      • Oct 26, 1986
    • Gross worldwide
      • $6,797,218
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 38 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Ultra Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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