★ 1 / 10
One of the worst ever
DerkR
I watch horrorfilms since I was a kid, I guess it's been 45 years or so, and I seen it all. This film is a prime example on how NOT to do it. Seeing the title…
I watch horrorfilms since I was a kid, I guess it's been 45 years or so, and I seen it all. This film is a prime example on how NOT to do it. Seeing the title ( and not reading any reviews before watching) I knew it was going to be bad. The opening titles scream low budget, but I had hopes that it would somehow be entertaining nontheless. It is not. Stupid stories, bad acting ( the female writer is actually the best of the bunch) non existent makeup and absolutely no Halloween atmosphere. Talent doesn't need a big budget to make a good film (ask Sam Raimi) but the people behind this piece of junk proof they have non of the above. Avoid and take out your Creepshow or Trick or Treat Bluray. 1 Star.
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★ 8 / 10
A Fun Low-Budget Halloween Movie
JermaineP-6
I never know what to expect from really low budget films. A lot of times, I don't make it to the halfway point of them. I love Halloween themed movies and…
I never know what to expect from really low budget films. A lot of times, I don't make it to the halfway point of them. I love Halloween themed movies and anthology movies so I gave this one a chance. I was actually really surprised. The opening credits were pretty sick. For a budget this low, I didn't expect any animated credits. Acting was really good for the most part. And I won't lie, I was really shocked at the twist that came out of nowhere. It had six shorter film segments throughout. The different movies had different Halloween themes to them. Some were better than others but they had enough Halloween vibe to them that this will be a repeat viewing for me this Halloween. Two of the segments had pretty unexpected twists too. It's a really fun movie. I recommend it.
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★ 1 / 10
meh
Ozero_Zaisan
Halloween Candy is a vivid example of just how bad cinema can get. It completely let me down. At first, I thought, 'Maybe this will be a fun little watch,' but…
Halloween Candy is a vivid example of just how bad cinema can get. It completely let me down. At first, I thought, 'Maybe this will be a fun little watch,' but from the moment the film started, it just kept getting worse. The script? A nightmare! The characters have zero depth, they're basically just the 'classic horror movie character' templates with no real purpose-one is there to scare, the other to laugh at fear. But none of their actions are believable. Honestly, expecting any kind of character development here is like expecting depth in a Star Wars film.The whole movie is just a boring mess of cliched horror-comedy tropes that it tries to follow but fails miserably at. Sometimes, bad movies can still be fun in their own way, but this one doesn't even manage that. Every horror element is just rehashing tired, old clichés, as if the screenwriter had no original ideas to offer. And the comedy? The supposed funny moments are ruined by the worst timing imaginable. It's like they slapped in a laugh track and said, "Let's make this funny," but nothing about it worked. Not once did I even crack a smile.The effects and production quality are a disaster. Most low-budget horror films still manage to create at least some kind of atmosphere with their limited effects, but here, there's nothing. The visuals are so bad, I found myself wanting to close my eyes and escape to another world. The makeup and effects, especially during the supposed scary moments, are so cheap and poorly done that it's embarrassing.And worst of all, the film left me with absolutely nothing. No fear, no fun-just a string of bad choices and a misguided script. Watching it, all I could think about was how I had wasted my time. Halloween Candy didn't do anything except show me how horror cinema has fallen apart. Watching this movie is like giving up on watching movies altogether and just staring at a wall. Yeah, it's that bad.If you get the chance to watch this, absolutely don't. What would I recommend instead? Even a kids' cartoon would be better than this. Halloween Candy isn't just bad; it's an insult to the world of cinema. It makes even past bad films look better. Don't watch it, seriously. If you're even thinking about watching it, you're making a huge mistake.
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3.3/10
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@Bkinz WRONG! It is currently on Prime Video in the UK. Not every country has the same release date. Also, your "rule of thumb" is pure BS!