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Hubie Halloween
2020 102 min United States of America PG-13 12+
★5.5
Comedy, Horror, Mystery
Director: Steven Brill
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Description
Hubie Dubois, despite his devotion to his hometown of Salem, Massachusetts (and its legendary Halloween celebration), is a figure of mockery for kids and adults alike. But this year, something really is going bump in the night, and it’s up to Hubie to save Halloween.
Budget:
$14M
Starring
Adam Sandler
Actor
Kevin James
Actor
Julie Bowen
Actor
Awards
Razzie Awards 2021
— Worst Actor
Razzie Awards 2021
— Worst Sequel, Remake or Ripoff
Razzie Awards 2021
— Worst Screen Ensemble
Key opinion
Hubie Halloween is generally viewed as a quintessential Adam Sandler vehicle that leans heavily on his established style of repetitive, low-brow humor. While it offers a cozy, atmospheric Halloween experience that some find nostalgic and charming, it is frequently criticized for being formulaic, thin on genuine comedy, and stylistically stale.
| Originality | The film utilizes a repetitive, formulaic structure that relies heavily on 90s-era comedic tropes and well-worn character archetypes. | |
| Acting | The ensemble cast of frequent Sandler collaborators provides a comfortable, familiar dynamic that some viewers find nostalgic while others dismiss as uninspired. | |
| Humor | The comedy is frequently characterized by flat, crude, and infantile humor, though some viewers appreciate the intentional absurdity and occasional clever moments. | |
| Screenplay | The narrative oscillates between a predictable, simple comedy and a surprisingly dark, mystery-driven slasher parody, leaving viewers divided on the effectiveness of this tonal shift. | |
| Production | The atmospheric production design successfully captures a festive, cozy, and vivid Halloween spirit that grounds the otherwise trivial premise. |