The Halloween That Almost Wasn't

1979Movie30 minPG

61
DecentGoodWatch score
61
DecentGoodWatch score

Summary

Upset by rumors that Halloween may end, Dracula calls his mild-mannered monsters together and delivers an ultimatum - either regain their frightening image, or leave his Transylvania castle forever.

Good for

  • Family movie night
  • Friends night
  • Party vibe

Where to watch

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Not for brutality, tears or big ideas.

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Directed by
Bruce Bilson
Written by
Coleman Jacoby
Produced by
Gaby Monet

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Facts

October 28, 1979 · 30 min · PG

Released
October 28, 1979
Runtime
30 min
Age rating
PG
Genres
Horror, Comedy, Family, TV Movie
Original language
English
Made in
United States

Q&A

4 questions, like "Is The Halloween That Almost Wasn't worth watching?"

Questions about The Halloween That Almost Wasn't

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is The Halloween That Almost Wasn't worth watching?

61
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 61 (IMDb 6.1).

Is The Halloween That Almost Wasn't okay for kids?

PG

Yes: it's rated PG in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Will The Halloween That Almost Wasn't scare me?

Not scaryTerrifying

Not much for a horror movie: scares are rated 1 of 10 and tension 2.

Will The Halloween That Almost Wasn't make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly satire (8 of 10) and slapstick (7 of 10).