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The spooky season is upon us, and Halloween-lovers [2] will be thrilled to know that a horror movie [3] set inside a Spirit Halloween [4] store is coming to theaters in October. Yes, you read that right. "Spirit Halloween [5]: The Movie" is a forthcoming horror comedy [6] that features a Spirit Halloween outlet at the center of its adventurous supernatural tale. In the fictional universe, one fateful Halloween [7] night, all hell breaks loose. Directed by David Poag, the film stars Christopher Lloyd and Rachael Leigh Cook [8] among others.
The horror [9]-ish feature follows four teenage friends who embark on a daring adventure by spending a night locked inside a Halloween store that's recently opened up in a derelict strip mall. However, things take a quick turn for the worst for the young protagonists when they realize that an angry spirit has possessed all the animatronic objects inside the spook-filled store. They must employ their collective wits for survival. Since the core premise of the movie involves a real-life, ubiquitous Halloween merchandise franchise, many are naturally wondering if the story draws inspiration from true events. Here's what we know.
Is "Spirit Halloween: The Movie" Based on a True Story?
Spirit Halloween is a popular one-stop, pop-up retailer that caters to all your Halloween needs — from costumes [10] and decorations to props and accessories. The seasonal chain of holiday stores operates over 1,450 locations across North America [11]. While the title as well as the main plot of the movie center on a Spirit Halloween store, the film itself is a work of fiction and doesn't mirror any real-life incidents. "Spirit Halloween: The Movie" is a lighthearted Halloween flick that blends an adventurous survival story with comical outlandish hijinks, similar to cult classics such as "Gremlins" and "The Goonies."
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Is the Spirit Halloween Franchise Involved in the Making of "Spirit Halloween: The Movie"?
"Spirit Halloween: The Movie" landed a promotional partnership with Spirit Halloween Superstores LLC [13], which explains why the retail store plays a chief role in the movie, previewing its unique Halloween collection via an immersive experience.
"Spirit Halloween: The Movie" will hit limited cinemas on Sept. 30 and later premieres on Video On Demand on Oct. 11. In the meantime, check out the trailer for the movie below!