Trick or Treat (1986): cast, story & where to watch
1986 · Film · ★ 6.1
Released in 1986, Trick or Treat is a comedy, horror and music film directed by Charles Martin Smith, running about 97 minutes. “What are you afraid of? It's only rock & roll.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Eddie Weinbauer, a metalhead teen who is bullied at school, looks to his heavy metal superstar idol, Sammi Curr, for guidance. When Curr is killed in a hotel fire, Eddie becomes the recipient of the only copy of Curr's unreleased album, which, when played backwards, brings Sammi back to life. As Halloween approaches, Eddie begins to realize that this isn't only rock 'n roll...it's life and death.
Who’s in it. Trick or Treat stars Marc Price as Eddie Weinbauer, Tony Fields as Sammi Curr, Lisa Orgolini as Leslie Graham and Doug Savant as Tim Hainey, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.1/10, Trick or Treat has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $6.8M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Cineverse. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Trick or Treat page.
If you liked it. Fans of Trick or Treat tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Trick or Treat (1986)?
- In US, Trick or Treat is available to stream on Cineverse. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Trick or Treat worth watching?
- Trick or Treat holds an audience score of 6.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, horror and music. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Trick or Treat?
- Trick or Treat stars Marc Price, Tony Fields, Lisa Orgolini, Doug Savant and Elaine Joyce.
- When was Trick or Treat released?
- Trick or Treat was released in 1986, with a runtime of about 97 minutes.