The Simpsons Treehouse of Horror XXV is real horrorshow, in more ways than one.
Here is our review.
The Simpsons annual Treehouse of Horror episodes are the high point of my TV viewing experience.
I loveBoardwalk Empireand remember the anticipation of everyThe Sopranosepisode when it was still coming out new.
But I look forward to nothing more on TV than Treehouse of Horror.
If the only joke was Stanley Kubrick saying ow, it already surpassed the first two episodes this year.
Hope that wasnt a spoiler but who cares?
This years Treehouse of Horror was broadcast live from Rigel 7, where the animators are superfast apparently.
Who was playing Stanley Kubrick?
School Is Hell
Its good to see Beelzebart excel at school.
Bart has something of a reputation for being an underachiever, but never on Treehouse of Horror episodes.
Majoring in psychological torment really brings out the horns in him.
Even Lisa can be proud, a cold day in hell, indeed.
Bart went to hell and came back a winner, like Jesus.
It is quite an inspiring segment, Bart the Maledictorian.
Funny before the kids even popped up.
Sure, cringe, but its hell.
A Clockwork Yellow
This was the best segment of the night.
The opening music is original, but could have come from Wendy Carlos fingers.
The alternative language is crudely parallel to Anthony Burgesss Nadsat language and they never break reality.
Well, it could but the Springfieldian perfection would have been lost.
That and they never miss a chance to take a shot at Fox.
The Others
The Simpsons are visited by the creepiest of guests.
Horror of horrors, the milk shakes have vanished.
What kind of afterlife is it where you cant even strangle your dead kid?
Its one whereThe Simpsonscan have a low-budget crossover.
Its that they are a little long in the tooth, except Marge.
I hadnt noticed how much work she got done.
Groundskeeper Willie also has a unique fit in the alternative universe of the Treehouse of Horror episodes.
There is a spooky uniformity, whether he is good or evil, saving or killing.
The entire world of The Simpsons is skewered, some just fit better.
One odd note, the last Yeah Bart in the coda sounded like Sherry or Terry not Lisa.
Treehouse of Horror XXV is not the best of the Halloween episodes, but its in the top half.
Hank Azaria plays Moe Szyslak.
Not even Nicole Kidman?
Life is pointless.Nevergive up.
Soundtracks at record store: Paths of Gravy, Dr. Strangelaugh, Dohlita.
Keep calm and carry mace.
Shmoo what your great grandpa thought was hip.
Make fun run unfun.
Tell each Dr. Who he was the worst.
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Rating:
4.5 out of 5
