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“It owes the canon nothing.”
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Hubie Halloween
Comedy · Mystery · 2020
Hubie Dubois, despite his devotion to his hometown of Salem, Massachusetts (and its legendary Halloween celebration), is a figure of mockery for kids and adults alike. But this year, something really is going bump in the night, and it’s up to Hubie to save Halloween.
Movie details
Hubie Halloween
“Fear. Less.”
2020 Comedy · Mystery 1h 42m
Critical arithmetic
One number, for now.
Scores change. Arguments endure.
TMDB
5.9 / 10
Community rating
Hubie Dubois, despite his devotion to his hometown of Salem, Massachusetts (and its legendary Halloween celebration), is a figure of mockery for kids and adults alike. But this year, something really is going bump in the night, and it’s up to Hubie to save Halloween.
CriticWise case file
What this film says about your taste.
Not a recommendation score. A measure of how closely the film’s taste signals resemble yours.
The archetype split
Who fights over Hubie Halloween?
For the defence
The Popcorn Loyalist
“Big screen, big feelings, no apologies.”
Read their case For the prosecution
The Prestige Tourist
“You like your greatness pre-approved.”
Read their objectionThe split comes from the same five-axis model used by the test, not audience ratings or review sentiment.
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Cast & crew
Directed by
Steven Brill
Written by
Adam Sandler · Tim Herlihy
Adam Sandler
Hubie Dubois
Kevin James
Sgt. Steve Downey
Julie Bowen
Violet Valentine
Ray Liotta
Mr. Landolfa
Steve Buscemi
Walter Lambert
Rob Schneider
Richie Hartman
Maya Rudolph
Mrs. Hennessey
Court is in session
Put Hubie Halloween on trial.
Two incompatible taste archetypes. One film. Read the arguments, then issue a completely binding cultural ruling.
The prosecution The Prestige Tourist
“Easy pleasure, short half-life.”
It moves efficiently through the moment but offers little reason to keep arguing once the credits end.