And it’s that time of year again! Break out the pumpkins and scarecrows, the goblins and ghouls, the ghosts and witches, the candy, and the toys?
Yup the toys! The ones we all know and love – Our buddies Woody, Buzz, Mr. Potato head, Rex, and the whole gang! They’re here for the fear.
Pixar is bringing back the Toy Story character’s in a new short coming to the big screen on October 16th (SAVE THE DATE obviously). The film is titled “Toy Story of Terror” ooooh spooky.
The cast includes Tom Hanks as Woody, Tim Allen as Buzz, Joan Cusak as Jessie, Timothy Dalton as Mr. Pricklepants, Don Rickles as Mr. Potato Head, Wallace Sean as Rex, and Kristen Schaal as Kristie.
The film is directed by the same director of Toy Story 3, Angus MacLane. (Also known for animation in The Incredibles, Finding Nemo, Monsters Inc, Cars, A Bugs Life – basically every good Pixar movie)
I’d like to point out credit to John Lasseter and Andrew Stanton for their original screen play (screewriters are often forgotten – yet without them where would everyone else be? nowhere. in a hole. because you can’t make a movie without someone’s initial idea and script!)
The toys go on a road trip, when an unexpected event leads them to a roadside motel. (classic horror film technique) after one of the toys goes missing (Oh who will it be!!), the others find themselves caught up in a mysterious, monstrous, and terrifying sequence of events that must be solved before they all suffer the same fate (dun dun dunnnnn).
I heard about this film coming out and was instantly excited to be able to reminisce about a childhood favorite. I read a few reviews and news articles on Toy Story of Terror to see what’s good. All critics said it was enjoyable as the movie makes references to classic horror films, and one critic even admitted to jumping at a scene although it is a child’s movie. The reviews say it’s a great short and I’m looking forward to seeing it – I hope you all will too!
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