The Halloween Tree (1993)

Four children learn the origins of Halloween customs while trying to save the life of their friend.

Director:

Mario Piluso

Writers:

Ray Bradbury, Ray Bradbury (book)

Stars:

Ray Bradbury, Leonard Nimoy, Annie Barker

1 win & 1 nomination.

Cast

Cast overview:
Ray Bradbury	...	Narrator (voice)
Leonard Nimoy	...	Mr. Moundshroud (voice)
Annie Barker	...	Jenny (voice)
Alex Greenwald	...	Ralph (voice)
Edan Gross	...	Tom (voice)
Andrew Keegan	...	Wally (voice)
Kevin Smets	...	Pip (voice) (as Kevin Michaels)
Darleen Carr	...	Additional Voices (voice)
Lindsay Crouse	...	Additional Voices (voice)
Mark L. Taylor	...	Additional Voices (voice)

Storyline

Four children learn the origins of Halloween customs while trying to save the life of their friend.

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Plot Keywords:

halloween | cartoon network | monster | screenplay adapted by author | skeleton | 

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Genres:

Animation | Drama | Family | Fantasy

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Certificate:

Not Rated

Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

18 October 1993 (USA)

Also Known As:

El árbol de Halloween

Company Credits

Production Co:

Cartoon Network Studios, DreamWorks, Hanna-Barbera Productions

Technical Specs

Runtime:

69 min

Sound Mix:

Stereo

Color:

Color

Did You Know?

Trivia

Even though the film was entirely produced by Hanna-Barbera, with the exception of "Castle Thunder" being heard a few times, none of Hanna-Barbera's famous sound effects show up in this film. This became more common with the company during the 1990s.

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Quotes

Jenny: Notre Dame! I think we've built Notre Dame!
Wally: But this can't be Notre Dame! Can't you see what's missing? Monster faces!
Tom: You know, stone devils.
Ralph: Marble demons!
Mr. Moundshroud: Gargoyles. Ever wonder why we like dressing up as monsters, beasts and ornery critters?

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Connections

Referenced in Hewy's Animated Movie Reviews: Scary Godmother 1 & 2 (2010)

User Reviews

A magical journey through time and the meanings of Halloween

A truly wonderful animation following the exploits of four children who learn the true meanings and reasons we celebrate Halloween as they travel through time to learn why we celebrate All Hallows Eve (Halloween). Dressed as a Skeleton a Witch a Mummy And a Werewolf the Children race through time and different cultures to save their friend from the grip of the Evil yet wonderfully portrayed Mr Moundshroud! Leanord Nimoy (Spock from Star Trek) is Excellent at portraying the role or Mr Moundshroud. A must for the whole family as it is as educational for the Children as it is heart warming for the Child in us all.