Is Trick or Treat scary?

MyCinema has not rated Trick or Treat for scares yet. TMDB lists it as a horror, music, and thriller film. It is rated R in the United States.

Where can I watch Trick or Treat in the US?

Trick or Treat streams on Cineverse in the US. Listings come from JustWatch and can change, so check the service before paying.

How long is Trick or Treat?

Trick or Treat runs 1 hour 37 minutes (97 minutes).

Is Trick or Treat suitable for kids?

Trick or Treat is rated R in the United States, which means viewers under 17 need an adult with them. No, it is not suitable for children.

TMDB19861h 37mHorror / Music / Thriller

Trick or Treat

Name: Trick or Treat
Genre: Horror, Music, Thriller
Released: 1986-10-24
Duration: 97 min

What are you afraid of? It's only rock & roll.

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.

TMDB audience score

Based on 205 votes

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Trick or Treat at a glance

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Runtime

Standard length · 1h 37m

At 1h 37m it sits between 90 minutes and two hours.

Genres

Horror · Music · Thriller

TMDB files it under horror, music, and thriller.

US availability

1 subscription

Included with 1 subscription service: Cineverse.

TMDB audience score

6.1 / 10 on TMDB

TMDB users rate it 6.1 out of 10 across 205 votes, a positive audience score. That is a moderate sample of voters.

Why watch Trick or Treat tonight

It is a regular evening's length at 1h 37m.
It is included with Cineverse in the US, so there is no rental fee if you already subscribe.
TMDB users rate it 6.1 out of 10 across 205 votes.
There is a trailer on this page if you want a look first.

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Questions about Trick or Treat

Is Trick or Treat scary?: MyCinema has not rated Trick or Treat for scares yet. TMDB lists it as a horror, music, and thriller film. It is rated R in the United States.
Where can I watch Trick or Treat in the US?: Trick or Treat streams on Cineverse in the US. Listings come from JustWatch and can change, so check the service before paying.
How long is Trick or Treat?: Trick or Treat runs 1 hour 37 minutes (97 minutes).
Is Trick or Treat suitable for kids?: Trick or Treat is rated R in the United States, which means viewers under 17 need an adult with them. No, it is not suitable for children.

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