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starring: Kevin Michaels, Darleen Carr, Edan Gross, Alex Greenwald, Mark Taylor (XXVIII)directed by: Mario Piluso
Audience Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Binding: VHS Tape
EAN: 0014764106038
Format: Animated, Closed-captioned, Color, Special Edition, NTSC
Label: Turner Home Ent
Manufacturer: Turner Home Ent
Number Of Items: 1
Publisher: Turner Home Ent
Release Date: September 05, 1995
Running Time: 70 minutes
Sales Rank: 2557
Studio: Turner Home Ent
Theatrical Release Date: 1994
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Editorial Review:
Amazon.com:
Spock (Leonard Nimoy) waxes spooky as Death personified in this video retelling of Ray Bradbury's classic Halloween adventure. A Hanna-Barbera animated presentation, The Halloween Tree tells the story of four close friends who must face their greatest fears as they travel through time to save their dear comrade, Pip. It's Halloween night, Pip's favorite holiday, and the friends are baffled to spot his spirit running through the woods when they've just seen his body hauled off in an ambulance. Mustering their courage, they follow the spirit and meet Moundshroud (Nimoy), the mysterious black-caped proprietor of a haunted house. Moundshroud challenges them each to gain a deeper understanding of the origins of this ghostly holiday as he leads them on an educational journey through faraway places and time periods. From Egyptian sarcophaguses to Mexican graveyards, the children learn the legends behind Halloween and the importance they place on their friendship with Pip. Imaginative, not too scary, well-acted, and nicely drawn, this hour-long treat will appeal to little spooks ages 5 and older. A short Yogi Bear 'classic' involving a witch vacationing in Jellystone Park opens the show; parents not into reminiscing might wish to fast-forward past this dated time-waster. --Liane Thomas
Customer Reviews
Average Rating: 
Rating:  - very pleased
I was so happy to find this rare family favorite! Arrived on time in better condition than I expected; reasonable price. Thank you!
Rating: - Ray Bradbury's Movie "The Halloween Tree"
This early 1990s movie is an absolute gem!! Not well known, but it should be. It is animated, and Sci-Fi guru Ray Bradbury does the narration, which is exceptional. Leonard (Mr. Spock) Nimoy is the voice of evil Moundshroud. At first glance the movie is about spooky Halloween doings, underneath, however, lies a story of friendship, love and loyalty. A close-knit group of best friends wait for their "leader", Pip, to join them for Halloween trict-or-treating. When he doesn't show, they get worried ... Read More
Rating: - Halloween Tree
My children and I enjoy the Halloween tree ever fall, this is one of the ways we celebrate the Halloween season and will continue to do so for many years. Ray Bradbury was a wonderful writer, my only wish is that there could be sequel.
Rating: - Charming
This was a lovely animated holiday special. They don't make very many Halloween specials anymore. It's as if American society wants to let it die, which is a real shame because Halloween is my favourite holiday. I absolutely love this movie. It was made in 1993 but it has a feel to it that makes it seem far older. It just has an old fashioned quality to it that I find strangely comforting.
It's based on the story by Ray Bradbury, author of The Martian Chronicles and Fahrenhiet 451 and he even ... Read More
Rating: - HALLOWEEN CLASSIC NEEDS TO BE ON DVD!!
The Halloween Tree is a classic with outstanding Halloween animation. I have a copy of this on laserdisc including a voice over option by Ray Bradbury. Bradbury walks you through the film and his input on its making and how it's really the most recent revision of his book. He also talks about his childhood inspiration for the tale. It's phenomenal....now why on earth can't they transfer this from their laserdisc master to DVD with the same perks??? HERE ME OH CARTOON NETWORK GODS....put this on DVD to equal ... Read More
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