Sean I was 14 when trick or treat came out and can relate to you about the scene when ragman rips those posters down because I to was freaking out when I saw him tear down the kiss and Motley Crue poster during shout at the devil era Still bothers me to this day lol
'Trick or Treat' was a drastically underrated horror movie of its day. It had a brilliant soundtrack by 'Fastway' and cool cameos by Gene Simmons and Ozzy Osborne. I saw this movie at an actual 1st run movie theatre in 1985. Big sound, big picture and all the elements of an 80s slasher/horror film which should have compelled it into the realm of 'Friday the 13th'. Nonetheless, this movie is a forgotten standout from the glorious genre of the day. 'Sammi Curr lives!'.
You cannot replace or remake the 80’s one of the greatest decades of all time. Music, Movies and women!!! Fastway trick or treat but say what you will was a good album. Thank you Sean Clark for keeping this history alive!! I also felt your pain on ripping those posters down.
Perfect timing! Only watched this classic gem with my new girl last week as she had never seen it before, she was born the year after it came out haha Everybody should see this movie at least once. I used to watch it religiously as a kid back in the VHS days of the mid 80's. Found it on DVD only a couple of years ago, under its German title 'Ragman' (it was also released as 'Death At 33 & a 1/3rd' in some territories). I always remembered director Charles Martin-Smith (who also appears in the film as Mr.Wimbley) as the band leader of the fictional college rock group 'Cotton Candy' from the Ron Howard 1978 TV movie of the same name, which starred his brother Clint Howard, who was busy doing 'The Wraith', another cult horror film from '86 with a great hard rock/metal soundtrack at the same time 'Trick Or Treat' was being filmed, with Charlie Sheen & Sherilyn Fenn. Oddly enough more people today remember the Fastway soundtrack than the film itself, but both went hand in hand (Fast Eddie Clark RIP). Of course the cameos from Gene Simmons as DJ Nuke & Ozzy Osbourne's finest film role as Rev.Aaron Gilstrom are remembered. Simmons was offered the part of Sammi Curr initially but turned it down due to KISS touring for 'Asylum' & his acting commitment in 'Never Too Young To Die' (w/Vanity & John Stamos), but instead he offered a good Wolfman Jack-inspired cameo performance as Nuke. Blackie Lawless was then pursued for the part of Sammi Curr & nearly signed on until he refused to mime to the Fastway songs intended, & as they had already recorded the album under the film contract he ultimately turned it down. W.A.S.P. was touring with KISS at that time too, in a strange twist of fate. Blackie would later miss out on being the T-1000 model antagonist in 'T2: Judgement Day' due to his height. Blackie would have certainly given the Sammi Curr role his presence (like his cameo in 'Dungeonmaster' or 'Ragewar', depending on your country), & also some musical credibility as he had switched back from bass to guitar for W.A.S.P. at that point, but he wouldn't have had the smooth professional dance moves of Tony Fields, and maybe Fields' unfamiliarity helped make the character more believable in a way. Ironically Elise Richards who played the bully antagonist Tim Hainley's girlfriend Genie Wooster in 'Trick Or Treat' had appeared as one of the nurses in W.A.S.P.'s 'L.O.V.E. Machine' music video 2 years prior, whilst Hainley's actor Doug Savant would appear again with Gene Simmons in 'Red Surf' from 1989 (also starring George Clooney). Marc Price did a great job with a very relatable character in Eddie 'Ragman' Weinbauer, as I was the metal kid in school then fighting my own daily battles too, but managed to convert a few friends along the way. Pity most only remember Price as Skip from 'Family Ties' because this role was far better. And Weinbauer's mother Angie was played by Elaine Joyce from the 1980 horror-comedy 'Motel Hell', which also featured the real Wolfman Jack. But of course you would know all this trivial stuff because you are the movie maestro Sean! Kudos & thanks for all your tireless efforts & in-depth research in making this one of the most informative & coolest channels on the internet. Sammi Curr lives indeed 🤘
I spoke with the homeowner of the house Sami explodes from and meets the cop. She had no idea her house was in the movie. Very sweet lady and was fascinated when I pointed out the window for her. Excellent video, Sean!
Thanks Sean for taking me behind the scenes down memory lane. I remember watching that movie when it first came out. I was 16. Great memories! One of my all time favorite nostalgic movies! I watch it every Halloween! Thanks again man! Keep up the great work!
This is the single, most comprehensive telling of the history of one of my favorite movies of all times!!! This movie so accurately captures how it was back in the 80's for metal music; Outcasts, Satanic Panic, The PMRC. I saw this in the theatre when it came out and watch it multiple times every Halloween Season. As a metalhead and fan of most of the bands featured on Eddie's bedroom walls and the FastWay Soundtrack, I have been collecting everything I can "Trick Or Treat." If this movie ever gets a proper re-release, this video should be included in the Bonus Features. It is that good. Even as a major fan of the film I learned many things I didn't already know. Well done brother.
I cant express how much love I got for this film. Honestly I've been begging scream factory to put out an edition for years. Thanks for taking the time out to do this brother 🤜🤛
No way!!! I still love this movie and soundtrack!! The 1st one I bought with my own real money!! So happy to see it get love and be remembered!!! You're the best!! TY for doing this ❤❤💋💋
There was one hallway used in New Hanover High School, which you missed. When Eddie and Leslie are moving toward the electrical box, before locating it, that hallway is New Hanover. When they locate the box, that is Hoggard High. I have extensive photos and video footage of the interior of Hoggard from 1992, when I first discovered these locations. As well, the backside of the downtown Sheraton was the exterior of the swimming pool, which is not listed here. The downstairs of the home on Borden Avenue was used in the film. I've been inside. I'm happy to share...
Thank you so much for this, Sean! This is easily one of the most underrated 80’s films. Fingers crossed that someone can get the rights sorted out on this. This needs to be on the special features if we ever do get a proper release. I can see it now…a bunch of great Red Shirt Pictures features from Michael Felcher and this kick ass Horrors Hallowed Ground episode right in the mix. Fingers crossed 🤞🏻
Loved it! Brings back so many memories watching horror flicks on Friday and Saturday nights back in the 80's and my time working in a video store. Thank you!
I first saw you when you collaborated with Scott on film, Grimm Life and Adam the Woo, but you were the only vlogger I hadn’t watched. Then this came up and couldn’t click fast enough. Trick or Treat has always been a fave of mine. I saw it when I was 9 and getting into Kiss and Alice Cooper, so it freaked me out. Sami still does freak me out a little.
I adore Trick or Treat.Cool seeing the locations. I can’t believe it was 1986! I must have seen it in 1987 then during a matinee - when we skipped class (again) - at this small artsy theater In out town. That always showed indie, horror and student movies during the afternoons. And it would cost you the equivalent of 2 dollars. Great times.
Well to everyone wondering why this film hasn't gotten a Region 1 release yet. It was kinda mentioned when Scream Factory had to pull it from pre-order a few years back. It's due to most of the soundtrack was performed by the Band Fastway and they for some reason won't sign off on it. So since the music is such a significant part of the film that's were it ends. I have seen through haul videos on RU-vid that people have been able to import other region Blu Ray releases of the film. Oh and of course thanks Sean for another great video!
Thanks for sharing I love the Trick or Treat Film it was a fav when it came out in my teens years. I had the LP with all the songs and as life takes over it got thrown out...I am so gutted i don't have it and regret letting it go, but, i do have the film. yay.
As a normal working stiff, I don't get around much. I consider it a treat just to go to the local shopping center or grocery store. Let me say, I LOVE your videos. I love that you take us all with you on these fun trips. Thank you very much.
@@perriephillips1549 Thank you. Kind words my friend but most of my future is now in the past. I have tried. I followed my passions and failed. It sure wasn't what I wanted but it is what it is. Like most people, I work because I like to have things like heat and food. Only one team wins the Superbowl each year, the majority of the league fights to get better and most never get that ring. I met Mr. Clark many years ago and loved his stuff then. I even got to thank him in person. I enjoy looking at his collection. I enjoy watching his videos. I am thrilled that he has found success and am glad to share it in a very small way. That is my treat. It is what it is. I will always try but nothing is certain. You just keep on trying. Again, thank you for the kind response.
I remember seeing this and thinking I could never see Skippy the same lol. Love Wilmington. When we let the tax incentives expire most productions left unfortunately. Lost a lot of work when that happened. Excellent work, Kind Sir!🤘😊
Oh man, Ive loved this movie since first seeing it in the late 80s and I've owned it on VHS, DVD, and now bluray, I didn't know many of the facts you gave here. Thanks! 🎃👍
another fantastic 80s movie. never gets old to me. interestly when ragmans talking to nuke in dj room, it sounds like sammy hagar singing wasps “scream until you like it” however i cant seem to find any referemce to sammy singing it on the web.
The soundtrack by Fastway (featuring Fast Eddie Clark of Motorhead) is great. I enjoyed that album very much in the 80's. I think Billy Bob on the stretcher was the school mascot. The actor who played Sammi Curr, Tony Fields, died in 1995.
i am surprised i never watched this movie i was 12 86 when it came out an i heard of this movie 🎥🎥 now that i am getting some clips from you filming locations i have to give it a chance .thank you for sharing this 80s iconic movie . much appreciated
I think Kevin Yegers Nightmare on Elm Street 2 Freddy Krueger makeup, is by far the best in the series, it was really scary in my opinion, I wish they'd had kept Freddy looking like that, by the way you know who else was in Nightmare on Elm Street part 2, he said, he and the Daggers are going to pay you a visit.
Fun flick! I was JUST looking at the new Gutter Garbs shirts for this...opened RU-vid...and your video popped up. Synchronicity? Or is there some anniversary coming up? Finally getting a good US blu release? Hope so!
My man, AWESOME Video. I thank you for making this and taking the trip(s) to visit the locations. I remember watching this movie when it came out in the theatre. I own the VHS and the DVD's of this very same movie. Thanks for the trip down memory and present lane...
this movie is so rare for filming locations. enjoyed. scream until you like it is on this and ghoulies. seen love machine lots of times, never would’ve recognised elise, even though i seen her
One of my favorite horror films of the 80s, so glad you got around to highlight its locations; I don’t think anyone else has done so. Been trying to track down props from this film, but no luck so far.
@@thEannoyingE sadly, I think Ragman destroyed “the only copy in the world”. Dammit, Ragman! Imagine that on Discogs today?!?! Seeya later overpriced Misfits and Judge records… Sammi Curr takes the lead!!! 😂
You're welcome mathafacka!: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-Ta9UTks5P8M.html Please no one be a douche and report this. (It was called 'Ragman' in Europe, hence the title in this rip). Starring 'Skippy' from 'Family Ties' in the lead, and cameos of Ozzy Osbourne and Gene Simmons. Enjoy 👍
You're welcome mathafacka!: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-Ta9UTks5P8M.html Please no one be a douche and report this. (It was called 'Ragman' in Europe, hence the title in this rip). Starring Marc Price ('Skippy' from 'Family Ties') in the lead, and cameos of Ozzy Osbourne and Gene Simmons. Enjoy 👍
Great movie way underrated! Hey i met you at texas frightmare weekend in 2022 and had my pic taken w you i mentioned the nightmare on elm street video of hollowed grounds you made and how much i liked it. Anyway great videos bring back a lot of memories. Thank you!
I've always wondered why the demon scene that's shown on the back of the DVD box was cut. From what I could tell, it was a good size animatronic and looks exactly like the demon that Sammy has tattooed on his shoulder. I wonder what Kevin Yeagher has to say about it.
Sean I just want to say thank you so much for doing this! I adore this movie and it doesn’t get nearly enough love and I can see that you love it probably even more than I do but it is fantastic to see all of this. I wish we could get Marc Price up here to Alberta. Thanks again buddy this was fantastic. 🎃⚡️🎃
This is an awesome video sean. This is still my favorite metal horror movie I was 18 when it was released and I went to the movie theater like 6 days in a row with the soundtrack on a cassette from fastway rockin out. I heard rumors this is getting a proper blu ray American release we need this so bad. I have the DVD and the German blu ray but we need a real US 2k or 4k transfer. " Hey metal head you're in the shallow end" Keep up the amazing videos your buddy Dave vandroff
For fans of PRINCE OF DARKNESS, there's a few videos of "LOCATION" up, but recently i started watching a TV show called LUCIFER , and it is in a ton of scenes, they aren't show "THEE BUILDING " as part of the show, but when they are showing the giant police station up the street from an air shot, it's in there.
