Trick or Treat(1986)
“What are you afraid of? It's only rock & roll.”
Overview
Eddie Weinbauer, a metalhead teen who is bullied at school, looks to his heavy metal superstar idol, Sammi Curr, for guidance. When Curr is killed in a hotel fire, Eddie becomes the recipient of the only copy of his unreleased album, which, when played backwards, brings the rocker back to life. As Halloween approaches, Eddie begins to realize that this isn't only rock 'n roll...It's life and death.
Director
Charles Martin Smith
Studio
DEG
Revenue
$7M
Cast
Marc Price
as Eddie Weinbauer
Tony Fields
as Sammi Curr
Lisa Orgolini
as Leslie Graham
Doug Savant
as Tim Hainey
Elaine Joyce
as Angie Weinbauer
Glen Morgan
as Roger Mockus
Gene Simmons
as Nuke
Ozzy Osbourne
as Rev. Aaron Gilstrom
Elise Richards
as Genie Wooster
Richard Pachorek
as Ron Avery
Clare Torao
as Maggie Wong-Hernandez
Alice Nunn
as Sylvia Cavell
Where to Watch
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1986
Runtime
1h 37m
Language
English
Rating
6.1 / 10
Box Office
$7M
Production Companies
DEG
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Frequently Asked Questions
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What is Trick or Treat about?▼
Eddie Weinbauer, a metalhead teen who is bullied at school, looks to his heavy metal superstar idol, Sammi Curr, for guidance. When Curr is killed in a hotel fire, Eddie becomes the recipient of the only copy of his unreleased album, which, when played backwards, brings the rocker back to life. As Halloween approaches, Eddie begins to realize that this isn't only rock 'n roll...It's life and death.
Who directed Trick or Treat?▼
Trick or Treat was directed by Charles Martin Smith and released in 1986. It is a horror, comedy, music film.
How long is Trick or Treat?▼
Trick or Treat has a runtime of 1 hours and 37 minutes (97 minutes total).
Who stars in Trick or Treat?▼
The cast of Trick or Treat includes Marc Price as Eddie Weinbauer, Tony Fields as Sammi Curr, Lisa Orgolini as Leslie Graham, Doug Savant as Tim Hainey, Elaine Joyce as Angie Weinbauer and more.
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