TRICK OR TREAT SYNOPSIS:

A bullied teenage boy is devastated after the death of his heavy metal idol, Sammi Curr. But as Halloween night approaches, he discovers that he may be the only one who can stop Sammi from making a Satanic comeback from beyond the grave.

 

A deadly obsession turns into a spine tingling horror!

Rock 'n' roll will never die, in this 1980s cult favorite that stars Marc Price (Family Ties) as Eddie Weinbauer, a teenage outcast who idolizes Sammi Curr (Tony Fields), a heavy metal superstar. After Sammi dies a violent death, his spirit returns to help Eddie get even with his high school tormentors. In doing so, Sammi begins to gain control over Eddie's life and brings him deeper into the world of the occult. When Eddie realizes that he has become the tool of Sammi's vengeance, he attempts to stop him, and the horrifying events that follow leave no one unscathed.

Featuring special appearances by Gene Simmons and Ozzy Osbourne, Trick or Treat marked the directorial debut of veteran actor Charles Martin Smith (Never Cry Wolf, Starman) and features a legendary soundtrack by Fastway. Red Shirt Home Video and Synapse Films are proud to present this heavy metal horror classic in an all-new 4K restoration presented with a head-banging 5.1 surround sound mix and loaded with hours of supplemental material including multiple commentary tracks and a feature-length video retrospective! No false metal!

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SPECIAL FEATURES 

• Audio commentary with director Charles Martin Smith, moderated by filmmaker Mark Savage

• Audio interviews with writer/producer Michael S. Murphey and writer Rhet Topham, moderated by film historian Michael Felsher

• Audio conversation with Paul Corupe and Allison Lang, authors of Satanic Panic: Pop-Cultural Paranoia in the 1980s

• Rock & Shock: The Making of “Trick or Treat”

• In The Spotlight: A Tribute to Tony Fields featuring interviews with the late actor’s family and friends

• Horror’s Hallowed Grounds: The Filming Locations of “Trick or Treat” with Sean Clark

• “After Midnight” music video

• Theatrical Trailers, TV Spots and Radio Spots

• Still Gallery featuring optional audio interview with still photographer Phillip V. Caruso

• Vintage electronic press kit

TRICK OR TREAT

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RT Critic Score (as of 03/11/25)

70%.

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RT Audience Score (as of 03/11/25)

64%.

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MPAA

R.

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Runtime 

98 minutes.​

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Original Release 

1986.​​

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Video 

Codec: HEVC / H.265
Resolution: Native 4K (2160p)
HDR: Dolby Vision, HDR10
Aspect ratio: 1.85:1
Original aspect ratio: 1.85:1

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Audio

English: DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 (48kHz, 24-bit)
English: DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0 (48kHz, 24-bit)

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Subtitles 

English SDH.

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Discs

4K Ultra HD
Blu-ray Disc
Single disc (1 BD)

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Digital 

N/A

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Packaging

Reversible cover

Slipcover in Original Pressing

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Playback

4K Blu-ray: Region free​​​