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Trick or Treat (1986) runs 1 h 37 min, is rated R in the US and averages 6.1 from 211 TMDB members. 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 his unreleased album, which, when played backwards, brings the rocker back to life. As Halloween approaches, Eddie begins to realize that this isn't only rock 'n roll...It's life and death.

Runtime
1 h 37 min — ends 9:37 pm if you start at 8:00 pm
Rated
R (US)
Genres
Horror, Music, Thriller
Released
October 24, 1986
TMDB rating
6.1 / 10 from 211 votes
Director
Charles Martin Smith
Starring
Marc Price, Tony Fields, Lisa Orgolini, Doug Savant
Language
English
Good for a group? Yes — a crowd movie.Horror and Music hold a room: people can talk, laugh or scream over it and still follow what is going on. Rated R in the US — check who is in the room.

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Streaming availability by JustWatch. In the US, as of 2026-11-05: Cineverse (subscription).

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How long is Trick or Treat?
Trick or Treat is 1 h 37 min long (97 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 9:37 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.
What is Trick or Treat rated?
Trick or Treat is rated R in the US.
Is Trick or Treat a good movie to watch with a group?
Yes — a crowd movie. Horror and Music hold a room: people can talk, laugh or scream over it and still follow what is going on. Rated R in the US — check who is in the room.
Where can I stream Trick or Treat?
In the US, as of 2026-11-05: Cineverse (subscription). Availability changes often; this page loads the live list for your country (streaming availability by JustWatch).

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