Trick 'r Treat (2025)

Synopsis: A modern Halloween classic, Trick ’r Treat has endured as a fan favorite for its chilling tales & its unforgettable guardian of tradition—Sam, the mischievous spirit who punishes those who break the rules. Written & directed by Michael Dougherty (Godzilla: King of the Monsters, Krampus), the film weaves sinister stories set on Halloween night: a high school principal (Dylan Baker, Spider-Man 2 & 3) moonlights as a killer; a young virgin’s (Anna Paquin, X-Men Franchise) search for the right man turns horrific; Emma (Leslie Bibb, “The White Lotus”) & her husband learn the cost of ignoring rituals; & a cantankerous old man (Brian Cox, “Succession”) faces Sam in a terrifying showdown. Darkly funny, gruesome, & endlessly rewatchable, Trick ’r Treat secures Sam’s place as the true spirit of Halloween Join Trick ‘r Treat director Michael Dougherty as he looks back on his Halloween memories that inspired the film— then see where it all began with the 4K restoration of Seasons Greetings, the hand-drawn 1996 short that first brought the iconic Sam to life. Generation after generation, keeping alive these rituals of indulgence in our deepest fears; our Halloween legends ultimately showing how many of us are interconnected by the vibrant & macabre nature of life.