It wouldn't be Halloween without at least one horror review. Luckily, it's not just horror we have, it's an actual Halloween season movie, Trick 'r Treat.

This movie has been through the distribution equivalent of 'development hell', as it was produced 2 years ago and only now released. Obviously, it has a time sensitive release window, not that stops Rob Zombie's summer release of H2. Having a first-time director probably doesn't help the release schedule, but it looks like WB only trusted it enough for a straight to video.

Instead of recent seasonal horror films that are more slasher/monster related, this follows the tradition of Halloween story telling and incorporating multiple stories around a common theme (Halloween, duh). Much like the pulp fiction horror flicks of the '80s like Creepshow and Tales from the Crypt, these stories start with an innocuous plot and end with a surprising twist.

Not only does it take place during Halloween, but it directly uses the traditions of jack 'o laterns, poisoned candy and monsters. Sometimes the traditions are treated as silly nonsense, but not following the rules can certainly lead to unfortunate outcomes.

There's no real famous actors in the film besides Dylan Baker and Anna Paquin, but that's a strategic move to avoid the pitfall of many recent failed horror flicks. Notable faces takes people out of the experience and they usually want to steal the show.

And yes, the scary child thing on the poster does make an appearance and even shows his face. It's kinda silly and hearkens to a particular Halloween horror film. More than just a scary character, he acts as the 'spirit' of Halloween that takes revenge on anyone not following the traditions.

This is one of the best actual Halloween movies made in recent years. It's low on violence and gore, but is full of suspense and even a few laughs (tricks and treats!). Good thing it's already on home video by now, so you can rent it and watch it with friends for your party.

We're not just getting one horror review, we're getting two. And next week, it's Paranormal Activity!