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Ray Bradbury helped adapt his own classic story for the screen in this spooky animated adventure. Four children are struggling to come to terms with the illness of their close friend, Pip; as they get... read more read more... ready to celebrate Halloween, Pip's favorite holiday, Pip takes a turn for the worse, but as he's taken to the hospital in an ambulance, the kids see what appears to be Pip's spirit running through the woods. The kids give chase, and happen upon Mr. Moundshroud (Leonard Nimoy), the mysterious proprietor of a local spook house, who gives the children a crash course on the history of Halloween and its traditions. ~ Mark Deming, Rovi

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Unrated, 1 hr. 10 min.

Directed by: Mario Piluso

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DVD Release Date: September 14, 1994

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  • July 15, 2009
    This movie gives kids info about different cultures of how halloween is celebrated. It is awesome for kids to watch.
  • October 12, 2008
    I used to watch this movie every year at halloween and no one has ever heard of it!!! it's an oldie but a goodie.
  • November 18, 2007
    Awesome awesome story. I saw it on a lazy Saturday years and years ago and I still think about it sometimes.
  • October 7, 2007
    An excellent look at the holiday we know as Halloween across cultures and time. I highly recommend it, both as entertainment and education.
  • October 4, 2007
    Absolute childhood favorite, cant find it anywhere though, My daughter would love it! Explains the story of Halloween in a really neat way!
  • August 27, 2007
    This was a lovely animated holiday special. They don't make very many Halloween specials anymore. A truly wonderful animation following the exploits of four children who learn the true meanings and reasons we celebrate Halloween as they travel through time to learn why we celebra... read morete All Hallows Eve (Halloween). Dressed as a Skeleton a Witch a Mummy And a Werewolf the Children race through time and different cultures to save their friend from the grip of the Evil. I think the cartoon is entertaining and educational.

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January 1, 2000
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