Halloween’s most underrated horror movie, Trick ’r Treat, dropped a secret sequel in 2015. In 2007, Trick ‘r Treat became a true Halloween cult classic against all odds. Despite its low budget and limited release, Michael Dougherty’s anthology horror movie captured the spirit of the holiday with intertwining stories and the now-iconic Halloween enforcer Sam, which set it apart from countless slashers and supernatural thrillers.
Even though Trick ’r Treat isn’t as universally known as other cult hits, it holds a unique place in horror history as a movie that perfectly celebrates Halloween itself rather than just using it as a backdrop. That’s what makes its lack of sequels or spinoffs so surprising after nearly two decades. However, Trick ‘r Treat‘s 2015 comic book continuation manages to be even more overlooked than the movie itself.
Trick ‘r Treat Has A 2015 Comic Book Sequel
Trick ‘r Treat: Days of the Dead; Written by Michael Dougherty; Todd Casey, Zach Shieds, and Marc Andreyko; Art by Fiona Staples, Stephen Byrne, Stuart Sayger, Zid, and Villarrubia
Created by Trick ’r Treat writer-director Michael Dougherty, the 2015 comic Trick ‘r Treat: Days of the Dead recaptures the movie’s eerie charm and Halloween atmosphere in graphic novel format. This long-overlooked comic sequel feels like a lost Trick ’r Treat movie, beautifully illustrated, and an absolute must-read for fans still waiting for the long-promised Trick ’r Treat 2.
Trick ’r Treat: Days of the Dead picks up the spirit of the 2007 cult horror classic with four new interconnected Halloween tales that expand the film’s mythos, with Sam as the connective tissue once again. Set across different eras, the comic explores how Sam punishes those who dare defy the sacred rules of Halloween, from 17th-Century Ireland to the Old West to the modern day.
Trick ‘r Treat Deserves More Comic Book Continuations
Trick ‘r Treat Is The Perfect Franchise For An Anthology Comic
Trick ’r Treat is tailor-made for an ongoing comic anthology series. Its original film and Days of the Dead prove how easily Sam’s mischievous spirit can tie together vastly different stories across different eras. Each issue could explore new victims and new Halloween traditions gone wrong, as well as urban legends and obscure rituals, all interconnected by Sam’s enforcement of the rules of Halloween.
As a comic series, Trick ’r Treat has the potential to become the horror equivalent of Goosebumps or The Twilight Zone. Different creative teams could bring unique artistic and storytelling styles to each issue. Sam’s silent presence would ensure tonal consistency while giving each writer and artist creative freedom in each story.
Many horror franchises have thrived in comic book format: Evil Dead, Hellraiser, and Alien all have found second lives in ink and paper. Trick ’r Treat could surpass them all, as its anthology format naturally suits episodic storytelling. With Halloween’s spirit as its constant theme and Sam as its chilling mascot, Trick ’r Treat comics could become a yearly October tradition. The possibilities are endless, both visually and narratively.
- Release Date
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November 27, 2015
- Runtime
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1hr 22
- Director
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Michael Dougherty
- Writers
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Michael Dougherty
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Quinn Lord
Sam / Peeping Tommy
