Hubie Halloween

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Overview

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.

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Ray Liotta
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Steve Buscemi
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Julie Bowen
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Adam Sandler
Director:
Steven Brill
Writer:
Adam Sandler, Tim Herlihy
Release Date:
2020-10-07
Run Time:
102m
Tagline:
Fear. Less.
Genres:
Comedy Horror Mystery
Keywords:
bullying halloween holiday single mother
Financials and Popularity

Budget: 14,000,000.00$

Revenue: Not Declared

Vote Average: 5.9/10

Vote Count: 1818 Votes

Movie Popularity: 6.34

Spoken Languages: English

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    ⭐ Insomniacs Rating: 6/10 THE SUMMARY Hubie Dubois is a sweet but incredibly cowardly deli employee who dedicates every October 31st to making sure his hometown of Salem stays safe. Despite being the absolute laughingstock of the community and the target of endless mean-spirited pranks, Hubie takes his self-appointed role as Halloween Monitor deadly seriously. When a creepy new neighbor moves in next door and a dangerous patient escapes from a nearby psychiatric hospital, people actually start going missing. Hubie realizes the danger is entirely real and has to convince the skeptical local police before everyone vanishes. THE PROS Adam Sandler brings a lovely, well-meaning charm to Hubie that keeps him likable despite his ridiculous, mumbling voice and constant screaming fits. The movie is a massive reunion for Sandler's classic comedy mates, featuring hilarious appearances from Kevin James, Steve Buscemi, and a brilliant, uncredited cameo from Ben Stiller reprising his famous role from Happy Gilmore. The autumn aesthetic is top-tier, nailing the cozy, small-town New England Halloween atmosphere perfectly with gorgeous orange lighting, crisp leaves, and tons of classic decorations. THE CONS The narrative is a bit of a mess, throwing in random subplots and a predictable mystery that doesn't hold much weight. The repetitive gag of people throwing random objects at Hubie's head wears thin incredibly quickly, and some of the cruder jokes feel completely lazy and recycled from older Happy Madison productions. THE VERDICT A solid 6/10. It is a silly, harmless, and deeply comforting seasonal comedy that delivers exactly the kind of low-stakes nonsense you expect from modern Sandler flicks. It gets a 6 because the cozy Halloween vibes are spot on and the sheer volume of familiar faces makes it a fun watch. It misses out on a higher score because the pacing drags in the middle, but it remains a great, easy-going option for a lazy October night. INSOMNIAC TRIVIA • Special Tribute: The closing credits feature a moving dedication to young actor Cameron Boyce, who was originally cast to play a major teenager role in the film before his tragic passing shortly before filming commenced.• Thermos Weapon: The complex, multi-functional thermos that Hubie carries around throughout the movie was entirely custom-built by the prop department, featuring hidden compartments for a soup straw, a vacuum flask, a megaphone, and a blender.• Family Affair: Sticking to his usual production style, Sandler filled the cast with his own family, giving his wife Jackie and his daughters Sunny and Sadie prominent supporting roles as local Salem residents. THE VIBE Like walking through a leaf-strewn street on a chilly October night while carrying a plastic bucket full of cheap supermarket sweets. It smells like damp earth, pumpkin spice candles, old plastic masks, and hot apple cider. Cozy, silly, and completely harmless.

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  1. Insomniacs Reviews

    ⭐ Insomniacs Rating: 6/10

    THE SUMMARY
    Hubie Dubois is a sweet but incredibly cowardly deli employee who dedicates every October 31st to making sure his hometown of Salem stays safe. Despite being the absolute laughingstock of the community and the target of endless mean-spirited pranks, Hubie takes his self-appointed role as Halloween Monitor deadly seriously. When a creepy new neighbor moves in next door and a dangerous patient escapes from a nearby psychiatric hospital, people actually start going missing. Hubie realizes the danger is entirely real and has to convince the skeptical local police before everyone vanishes.

    THE PROS
    Adam Sandler brings a lovely, well-meaning charm to Hubie that keeps him likable despite his ridiculous, mumbling voice and constant screaming fits. The movie is a massive reunion for Sandler’s classic comedy mates, featuring hilarious appearances from Kevin James, Steve Buscemi, and a brilliant, uncredited cameo from Ben Stiller reprising his famous role from Happy Gilmore. The autumn aesthetic is top-tier, nailing the cozy, small-town New England Halloween atmosphere perfectly with gorgeous orange lighting, crisp leaves, and tons of classic decorations.

    THE CONS
    The narrative is a bit of a mess, throwing in random subplots and a predictable mystery that doesn’t hold much weight. The repetitive gag of people throwing random objects at Hubie’s head wears thin incredibly quickly, and some of the cruder jokes feel completely lazy and recycled from older Happy Madison productions.

    THE VERDICT
    A solid 6/10. It is a silly, harmless, and deeply comforting seasonal comedy that delivers exactly the kind of low-stakes nonsense you expect from modern Sandler flicks. It gets a 6 because the cozy Halloween vibes are spot on and the sheer volume of familiar faces makes it a fun watch. It misses out on a higher score because the pacing drags in the middle, but it remains a great, easy-going option for a lazy October night.

    INSOMNIAC TRIVIA
    • Special Tribute: The closing credits feature a moving dedication to young actor Cameron Boyce, who was originally cast to play a major teenager role in the film before his tragic passing shortly before filming commenced.

    • Thermos Weapon: The complex, multi-functional thermos that Hubie carries around throughout the movie was entirely custom-built by the prop department, featuring hidden compartments for a soup straw, a vacuum flask, a megaphone, and a blender.

    • Family Affair: Sticking to his usual production style, Sandler filled the cast with his own family, giving his wife Jackie and his daughters Sunny and Sadie prominent supporting roles as local Salem residents.

    THE VIBE
    Like walking through a leaf-strewn street on a chilly October night while carrying a plastic bucket full of cheap supermarket sweets. It smells like damp earth, pumpkin spice candles, old plastic masks, and hot apple cider. Cozy, silly, and completely harmless.

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