Treehouse of Horror II 

The Simpson family receives a severed monkey's paw which can grant wishes, Bart gains magical powers which he uses to turn Homer into a Jack-in-the-box, and Mr. Burns uses Homer's brain to create a robot.

Director:

Jim Reardon (as Jim Rondo Reardon)

Writers:

Matt Groening (created by) (as Malevolent Matt Groening), James L. Brooks (developed by) (as James Hell Brooks)

Stars:

Dan Castellaneta, Julie Kavner, Nancy Cartwright

Cast

Episode cast overview:
Dan Castellaneta	...	Homer Simpson / Barney Gumble / Krusty the Klown / Groundskeeper Willie / Mayor Quimby / Kodos / Others (voice) (as Diabolical Dan Castellaneta)
Julie Kavner	...	Marge Simpson (voice) (as Ghoulie Julie Kavner)
Nancy Cartwright	...	Bart Simpson / Kearney / Others (voice) (as Nefarious Nancy Cartwright)
Yeardley Smith	...	Lisa Simpson (voice) (as Yowling Yeardley Smith)
Hank Azaria	...	Moe Szyslak / Apu / Lou / Others (voice) (as Hellacious Hank Azaria)
Harry Shearer	...	Montgomery Burns / Waylon Smithers / Ned Flanders / Kent Brockman / Principal Skinner / Otto / Kang / Jasper / Eddie / Dr. Marvin Monroe / Others (voice) (as Howlific Harry Shearer)
Maggie Roswell	...	Helen Lovejoy / Others (voice) (as Mummified Maggie Roswell)
Marcia Wallace	...	Edna Krabappel / Others (voice) (as Macabre Marcia Wallace)

Storyline

The Simpsons go to a market sale and receive a severed monkey's paw which can grant five wishes. Bart has magic powers so he can turn people into anything he wants if they be naughty to him and he turns Homer into a Jack-in-the-box. Mr Burns' puts Homer's brain into a robot.

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Plot Keywords:

halloween episode | bonerland | 1930s to 2020s | tv show theme song | cameo | 

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Genres:

Animation | Comedy

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Did You Know?

Trivia

The Monkey's Paw segment is based on a short story written by W.W. Jacobs at the start of the 20th century.

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Goofs

The price tag at the back of Homer's fez suddenly appears, lengthens, then disappears. After this, it appears and disappears repeatedly again, often in the same shot.

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Quotes

[Homer answers the door to Jimbo and Kearney]
Jimbo, Kearney: Trick-or-treat, man!
Homer Simpson: Hey, aren't you a little old for this? You're not even wearing costumes!
Kearney: Hand over the candy, old dude, or we egg your house back to the Stone Age!
[Jimbo opens a carton. Homer tips the whole bowl into Kearney's sack]
Homer Simpson: Here you go, kids. Heh-heh...
[closes the door]
Homer Simpson: Lousy punks...
[He heads back to the living room, then comes the sound of eggs hitting the door]
Homer Simpson: D'OH!

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Connections

References Duck Amuck (1953)

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Soundtracks

Man Smart (Woman Smarter)
(uncredited)
Written by Norman Span
Performed by Dan Castellaneta and Julie Kavner

User Reviews

HORROR...

Really scary!! This is up on my lists of best Treehouse of Horror episodes! Scary and good and funny!!

Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

31 October 1991 (USA)

Filming Locations:

USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

Gracie Films, 20th Century Fox Television

Technical Specs

Runtime:

30 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby Dolby SR (seasons 3-19)

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1