Hubie Halloween

Wholesome Halloween comedy with unexpected hero.

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About Hubie Halloween

Released: 2020

Platform: Netflix

Rating: PG-13

Run time: 1h 43m

Cast
Adam Sandler, Kevin James, Julie Bowen, Ray Liotta, Steve Buscemi, Maya Rudolph, Rob Schneider, June Squibb, Kenan Thompson, Tim Meadows, Michael Chiklis, Karan Brar, George Wallace, Paris Berelc, Noah Schnapp, China Anne McClain, Colin Quinn, Kym Whitley, Lavell Crawford, Mikey Day, Jackie Sandler, Sadie Sandler, Sunny Sandler

About Hubie Halloween

Hubie Halloween is a 2020 comedy film directed by Steven Brill and produced by Adam Sandler's production company, Happy Madison Productions. The movie stars Adam Sandler, who also co-wrote the screenplay with Tim Herlihy.

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About

Hubie Halloween follows the story of Hubie Dubois (played by Adam Sandler), a kind-hearted but eccentric community volunteer in the town of Salem, Massachusetts. Despite his love for Halloween, Hubie is mocked and bullied by the townspeople for his timid nature and obsession with safety.

When strange events start occurring on Halloween night, Hubie becomes the unlikely hero as he uncovers a real threat to the town. With the help of his quirky friends, Hubie sets out to save Salem and prove himself to the community.

Making / Production

Directed by Steven Brill, who has previously collaborated with Adam Sandler on films like Little Nicky and Mr. Deeds, Hubie Halloween was primarily filmed in Salem, Massachusetts, adding an authentic Halloween atmosphere to the movie.

The film features a mix of supernatural elements, slapstick comedy, and Adam Sandler's signature humor, creating a lighthearted and entertaining Halloween-themed comedy.

Actors

  • Adam Sandler as Hubie Dubois - The protagonist of the film, Hubie is a quirky but lovable character who becomes the unexpected hero of Salem.
  • Julie Bowen as Violet Valentine - Hubie's love interest and the owner of the local diner.
  • Ray Liotta as Mr. Landolfa - A Salem resident and one of Hubie's antagonists.
  • Kevin James as Sergeant Steve Downing - A police officer who also happens to be Hubie's childhood friend.
  • Kenan Thompson as Sergeant Lester Higginbotham - Another police officer and Steve's partner.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

  • Hubie Halloween marks the fifth collaboration between Adam Sandler and director Steven Brill.
  • The film features many references to classic Halloween movies and pays homage to the horror genre.
  • The setting of the film, Salem, Massachusetts, is known for its historical connection to the Salem witch trials, adding an extra layer of spookiness to the movie.

Awards

As of now, Hubie Halloween has not received any major awards or nominations.

Quotes

  • "I just wanted to make sure that you're safe. 'Cause there's crazy people in the world, and they're scary. And they're not cool." - Hubie
  • "Don't let bullies win, Hubie. You're better than that." - Violet
  • "I'm not a bad guy, I'm not a bad guy!" - Hubie

Music / Soundtrack

The soundtrack of Hubie Halloween features a mix of songs that capture the Halloween spirit and enhance the comedic tone of the film. Some notable songs include:

  • "Monster Mash" by Bobby "Boris" Pickett
  • "Purple People Eater" by Sheb Wooley
  • "Ghostbusters" by Ray Parker Jr.

Overall, Hubie Halloween provides an entertaining blend of comedy, Halloween-themed antics, and heartfelt moments. It showcases Adam Sandler's comedic talent and captures the spirit of the holiday season.