Fan-favorite horror filmTrick ‘r Treatis receiving a comic book extension from Legendary Comics, which just launched a Kickstarter campaign to fund the project – and has already nearly reached its goals. Now, horror fans can begin to get excited about the return of franchise mascot Sam, andthe exciting anthology format of the movie, in comic book form.
The Kickstarter page is now liveforTrick ‘r Treat: Witching Hours, agraphic novel thatcombines the talents of franchise creator Michael Dougherty with an all-star line-up of writers and artists for four new tales of terror set in theTrick ‘r Treatuniverse.
These stories are set to include horrifying creatures, space-age horrors, ghosts and of course, Sam himself, and will hopefully keep fans satisfied until news regarding the long-awaited sequel to the original film,Trick ‘r Treat 2arrives in the future.
New Trick ‘r TreatComic Brings Back The Fan Favorite Anthology Franchise & It’s Freaky Protagonist, Sam
Trick ‘R Treat: Witching Hours– Written By Michael Dougherty, With Artists Including Todd Casey, Tristan Jones, Original Sam Designer Breehn Burns, & More
Upon its straight-to-DVD release in 2009, Michael Dougherty’s iconic anthology filmTrick ‘R Treatwas an immediate classic, and it has since found widespread acclaim in the fifteen years since, Its blend of horror and comedy mixed with an unmissable Halloween atmosphere has made it a tradition for horror fans every year. When looking through the proposed stories that will be featured inWitching Hours,it’s clear that Dougherty and his team are going back to basics to what made the original film such a success.
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Witching Hoursis set to feature stories digging into familiar Halloween ideas. “One Last Dance” will see a spirit return on Halloween to “find closure and reunite with his belovedwife, only to discover a horrifying tragic secret.” Then, in “Halloween Country,” three ranchers in Wyoming will face off against a terrifying creature after they “break up a strange occult ritual.” Sam will also get a spotlight story in “Never Too Old” as a band of retirees calls upon him “to celebrate one last spooky holiday together.”
“Witching Hours"Will Be A Return Form For The Trick ‘r Treat Franchise
Kickstarter Available To Back Now
What’s exciting about this new entry in theTrick ‘r Treatseries is how close it feels to the spirit of the original film. The series’ first foray into comics,Days of the Dead, got many fans hyped for more from the franchise’s universe. However, while the stories were beautifully constructed and terrifying, its focus on jumping between centuries to explore the history of Halloween andSam’s ancient originfelt like a departure from what madeTrick ‘r Treatspecial. The film gained traction because it explored the dark side of Americana, poking fun at the supposedly “safe” side Halloween.
It’s an exciting time for fans of Sam and his nefarious Halloween antics, making this newTrick ‘r Treatanthology a must-own for any fan of the franchise.
WhileDays of the Deaddidn’t delve into this premise much, it seems likeWitching Hourswill give fans what they want froma goodTrick ‘r Treatstory. The graphic novel’s Kickstarter is currently open with a goal to reach $90,000 to fund its publication. There are many benefits to backing the project, including receiving a 10th anniversary edition of Dougherty’s other film-turned-comic,Krampus: Shadow of Saint Nicholas.It’s an exciting time for fans ofSamand his nefarious Halloween antics, making this newTrick ‘r Treatanthology a must-own for any fan of the franchise.
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Trick ‘r Treat, directed by Michael Dougherty, is a horror anthology film featuring four interwoven stories set on Halloween night. The narratives explore a high school principal’s hidden life as a serial killer, a college student’s romantic encounter, a teenagers’ prank, and a reclusive old man’s unexpected visitor.
