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**[[Lewis]] as a 1960s {{w|Gigolo}}. | **[[Lewis]] as a 1960s {{w|Gigolo}}. | ||
**[[Bart]] as a pirate. | **[[Bart]] as a pirate. | ||
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*Adults are dressed as popular characters: | *Adults are dressed as popular characters: | ||
**[[Wiggum]] as [[Frankenstein]], | **[[Wiggum]] as [[Frankenstein]], | ||
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**[[Dr. Hibbert]] as the [[Devil]], | **[[Dr. Hibbert]] as the [[Devil]], | ||
**[[Krusty]] as {{w|Ancient Greek}}, | **[[Krusty]] as {{w|Ancient Greek}}, | ||
| − | **[[Manjula Nahasapeemapetilon|Manjula]] as {{ | + | **[[Manjula Nahasapeemapetilon|Manjula]] as {{W2|Jeannie|I Dream of Jeannie}}, |
**[[Mrs. Muntz]] as [[Wonder Woman]], | **[[Mrs. Muntz]] as [[Wonder Woman]], | ||
**[[Snake Jailbird|Snake]] as [[Elvis Presley]], | **[[Snake Jailbird|Snake]] as [[Elvis Presley]], | ||
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**[[Judge Harm]] as {{w|Cruella de Vil}}, | **[[Judge Harm]] as {{w|Cruella de Vil}}, | ||
**[[Ruth Powers]] as {{w|Daenerys Targaryen}}, | **[[Ruth Powers]] as {{w|Daenerys Targaryen}}, | ||
| − | **[[Mayor Quimby|Quimby]] as | + | **[[Mayor Quimby|Quimby]] as {{Ch|Hugh Hefner}}, |
**[[Lurleen Lumpkin]] as a {{w|Southern belle|southern belle}}, | **[[Lurleen Lumpkin]] as a {{w|Southern belle|southern belle}}, | ||
**[[Superintendent Chalmers]] as {{w|Zardoz}}, | **[[Superintendent Chalmers]] as {{w|Zardoz}}, | ||
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**[[Hans Moleman]], [[Princess Kashmir]], [[Stephanie Brockman]], [[Miss Hoover]], [[Professor Frink]], [[Kumiko]] and [[Comic Book Guy]] are dressed in {{w|Steampunk}} outfits. | **[[Hans Moleman]], [[Princess Kashmir]], [[Stephanie Brockman]], [[Miss Hoover]], [[Professor Frink]], [[Kumiko]] and [[Comic Book Guy]] are dressed in {{w|Steampunk}} outfits. | ||
*Among the costumes [[Apu]] has for sale at [[Official Halloween Headquarters]] are [[Restaurant Meat Clown]] and [[Striped Hamburger Thief]], references to {{w|McDonald's}}' advertising mascots {{w|Ronald McDonald}} and {{w|Hamburglar}}, respectively. | *Among the costumes [[Apu]] has for sale at [[Official Halloween Headquarters]] are [[Restaurant Meat Clown]] and [[Striped Hamburger Thief]], references to {{w|McDonald's}}' advertising mascots {{w|Ronald McDonald}} and {{w|Hamburglar}}, respectively. | ||
| − | *Homer references {{ | + | *Homer references ''{{W2|Psycho|1960 film}}'', ''{{w|The Muppets' Wizard of Oz}}'' and the {{w|AI takeover}} scenario. |
| − | *The house on the hill in the background at [[Krustyland]] is the house from {{ | + | *The house on the hill in the background at [[Krustyland]] is the house from {{W2|Psycho|1960 film}}. |
| − | *The song that the adults sings is a parody of the {{ | + | *The song that the adults sings is a parody of the "{{W2|Time Warp|song}}" song from {{w|The Rocky Horror Picture Show}}. |
*There is a box in The Simpsons attic that says {{w|Festivus}}. It is both a parody and a secular holiday from the American sitcom {{w|Seinfeld}}. | *There is a box in The Simpsons attic that says {{w|Festivus}}. It is both a parody and a secular holiday from the American sitcom {{w|Seinfeld}}. | ||
*A boy dressed as [[E.T.]] appears. | *A boy dressed as [[E.T.]] appears. | ||
| − | *Homer whistles the theme song from the 1978 horror movie {{ | + | *Homer whistles the theme song from the 1978 horror movie ''{{W2|Halloween|1978 film}}'', referring to it as a "happy tune". |
*The song "Halloween is so bueno" is a parody of the Mexican song ''{{w|Cielito lindo}}''. | *The song "Halloween is so bueno" is a parody of the Mexican song ''{{w|Cielito lindo}}''. | ||
*The [[Krustyland]] event "Halloween Horror Night" is a likely reference to {{w|Universal Studios}}' {{w|Halloween Horror Nights}} events which are done at Universal's theme parks in Orlando, Hollywood, Singapore, and at Osaka, Japan. | *The [[Krustyland]] event "Halloween Horror Night" is a likely reference to {{w|Universal Studios}}' {{w|Halloween Horror Nights}} events which are done at Universal's theme parks in Orlando, Hollywood, Singapore, and at Osaka, Japan. | ||
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*[[Lenny]] and [[Carl]] are dressed as [[Kang]] and [[Kodos]]. ("[[Treehouse of Horror]]") | *[[Lenny]] and [[Carl]] are dressed as [[Kang]] and [[Kodos]]. ("[[Treehouse of Horror]]") | ||
*Ned asks Homer if they're they're heading up to the treehouse, to tell three horrifying tales? and Homer answers they're doing it next week, referencing to the following week episode [[Treehouse of Horror XXVI]]. ("[[Treehouse of Horror series]]") | *Ned asks Homer if they're they're heading up to the treehouse, to tell three horrifying tales? and Homer answers they're doing it next week, referencing to the following week episode [[Treehouse of Horror XXVI]]. ("[[Treehouse of Horror series]]") | ||
| − | *Homer saying they're doing {{ | + | *Homer saying they're doing ''{{W2|Psycho|1960 film}}'' with [[Seymour Skinner|Skinner]] and his [[Agnes Skinner|mother]], [[Seymour Skinner|Skinner]] previously referenced Psycho saying "Oh... there's mother now". ("[[Brother from the Same Planet]]") |
*[[Timothy Lovejoy, Jr.|Reverend Lovejoy]] and [[Helen Lovejoy]] are dressed in the same costumes they wore when they disguised themselves at a casino for a card counting operation. ("[[Sky Police]]") | *[[Timothy Lovejoy, Jr.|Reverend Lovejoy]] and [[Helen Lovejoy]] are dressed in the same costumes they wore when they disguised themselves at a casino for a card counting operation. ("[[Sky Police]]") | ||
*Agnes Skinner and Willie hook up again. ("[[My Fair Laddy]]") | *Agnes Skinner and Willie hook up again. ("[[My Fair Laddy]]") | ||
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Cultural references
- Kids are dressed as:
- The three employees wear a Scream mask, a Carrie mask and a It mask.
- Adults are dressed as popular characters:
- Wiggum as Frankenstein,
- Moe as an Egyptian Pharaoh,
- Bumblebee Man as the Pope,
- Wolfcastle as Jessica Rabbit,
- Dr. Hibbert as the Devil,
- Krusty as Ancient Greek,
- Manjula as Jeannie,
- Mrs. Muntz as Wonder Woman,
- Snake as Elvis Presley,
- Agnes Skinner as Amy Winehouse,
- Barney wearing the Borat lime green bikini,
- Willie as Rosie the Riveter,
- Judge Harm as Cruella de Vil,
- Ruth Powers as Daenerys Targaryen,
- Quimby as Hugh Hefner,
- Lurleen Lumpkin as a southern belle,
- Superintendent Chalmers as Zardoz,
- Ms. Pommelhorst as Harley Quinn,
- Otto and Sea Captain as Hobbits,
- Kent Brockman as David Bowie.
- Hans Moleman, Princess Kashmir, Stephanie Brockman, Miss Hoover, Professor Frink, Kumiko and Comic Book Guy are dressed in Steampunk outfits.
- Among the costumes Apu has for sale at Official Halloween Headquarters are Restaurant Meat Clown and Striped Hamburger Thief, references to McDonald's' advertising mascots Ronald McDonald and Hamburglar, respectively.
- Homer references Psycho, The Muppets' Wizard of Oz and the AI takeover scenario.
- The house on the hill in the background at Krustyland is the house from Psycho.
- The song that the adults sings is a parody of the "Time Warp" song from The Rocky Horror Picture Show.
- There is a box in The Simpsons attic that says Festivus. It is both a parody and a secular holiday from the American sitcom Seinfeld.
- A boy dressed as E.T. appears.
- Homer whistles the theme song from the 1978 horror movie Halloween, referring to it as a "happy tune".
- The song "Halloween is so bueno" is a parody of the Mexican song Cielito lindo.
- The Krustyland event "Halloween Horror Night" is a likely reference to Universal Studios' Halloween Horror Nights events which are done at Universal's theme parks in Orlando, Hollywood, Singapore, and at Osaka, Japan.
Continuity
- A person dressed as Cthulhu appears in Krustyland. ("Treehouse of Horror XXIV")
- A Pumpkin House decoration appears. ("Treehouse of Horror XI")
- Lenny and Carl are dressed as Kang and Kodos. ("Treehouse of Horror")
- Ned asks Homer if they're they're heading up to the treehouse, to tell three horrifying tales? and Homer answers they're doing it next week, referencing to the following week episode Treehouse of Horror XXVI. ("Treehouse of Horror series")
- Homer saying they're doing Psycho with Skinner and his mother, Skinner previously referenced Psycho saying "Oh... there's mother now". ("Brother from the Same Planet")
- Reverend Lovejoy and Helen Lovejoy are dressed in the same costumes they wore when they disguised themselves at a casino for a card counting operation. ("Sky Police")
- Agnes Skinner and Willie hook up again. ("My Fair Laddy")
- As do Sea Captain and Lindsey Naegle. ("Ned 'n' Edna's Blend Agenda")
Trivia
- According to Al Jean, this was a canon Halloween episode making it the first of its kind and aired in addition to "Treehouse of Horror XXVI" but aired in a different week.[1]
- The production code TABF22 is on the Groupon for a zip line adventure.
- This episode has yet to air in the UK however this might have been done due to its higher rating.
Goofs
- During the "Adult Halloween" musical number, Sideshow Mel is drawn too tall in some shots.
- Professor Frink's glasses change throughout the "Adult Halloween" scene.
- When Homer sits on the couch to calm Lisa down, he puts a popcorn bowl beside her, but when the three employees ring the doorbell, the bowl disappears and Homer places a puzzle box on its place.
- The products at Apu's Official Halloween Headquarters change places between scenes.
- After Lisa plugs in the decorations, when Homer cries for help, his mouth doesn't move.
- Bernice costume switches from white to purple when Marge returns home.
- When Homer and Lisa are running upstairs from the invaders, Tailee disappears from Lisa's hand and reappears when they are upstairs.
References
