Trick ‘R Treat: Sam’s Halloween Rules Explained (& Who Breaks Them)

There are plenty of Trick ‘R Treat rules that Sam enforces, and the unlucky few who break them pay the ultimate price. Released in 2009, Trick ‘R Treat was written and directed by Michael Dougherty and is an anthology film set throughout one Halloween night in a small town. Horror comedy is a tricky genre, as the scares and humor can easily cancel each other out. Trick ‘R Treat manages to work that tonal tightrope beautifully while subverting genre clichés and stereotypes. John Carpenter’s Halloween is considered the best movie about the titular celebration, Trick ‘R Treat stands the test of time as a true cult Halloween classic.