The Simpsons
Since its 2nd season , The Simpsonshas release its annual Halloween specialTreehouse of Horror , and the upright of these horror flick - parodying anthology rank among the in force episodes the show has produce . Each episode involves three tarradiddle of satirical terror root on by horror , science fiction , and the supernatural . Over the decades , the resident of Springfield have morph into placeable monsters , been tempted by the ogre , and parodied pop music acculturation ’s best-loved scary narrative . Beyond bare court , these segment innovate within the genres they mimic , provide fans with a wise yet frighteningly fun perspective on the tropes the populace cognise and fears .
TheTreehouse of Horrorsegments joyously abandon normal persistence inThe Simpsons , killing off characters at random . In many , the character also break the 4th wall with intromission and warning , which pays homage to classic anthology series likeThe Twilight Zone . This narrative machine serve as both a tribute and a technique for the writers to be as creative as they care without worrying about adhering to the show ’s verisimilitude . However , over 30 specials later , the earliest Halloween special are still considered higher-ranking , and the bestTreehouse of Horrorepisodes stand out despite the specials being consistently high - quality .
20Treehouse Of Horror XXI (2010)
The Simpsons Takes On Jumanji And Twilight
" Treehouse of Horror XXI " delivers a triad of tales that flux revulsion and humour withThe Simpsons’signature dash . The sequence parodies the movieJumanjiwith a cursed board game that unleashes actual peril , while the second segment humorously tacklesTwilight , introducing a lovelorn vampire . The final act is an homage toDead Calm , where the Simpsons face off against a mariner with homicidal intent .
Its pop culture riffing is sharp , and theTwilightparody fend out for smartly lampooning the vampire craze of the 2000s , capturing the essence of what makes these installment fan - favorite sarcasm with aSimpsonstwist . It is especially elevated by the cagey casting of Daniel Radcliffe as the vampire boy who develops a romanticistic link with Lisa . The episode does highlight some of the unevenness of the later Halloween specials , but it also features some writing that would be at home plate in the best seasons of the show .
19Treehouse Of Horror XVI (2005)
Mr Burn’s Goes Hunting And Bart’s Replaced By A.I.
In " Treehouse of Horror XVI , " the show present a brilliant blending of classic and contemporary . The episode give with a " B.I. : Bartificial Intelligence " section , exploring unreal tidings with a Simpsonian spin . This is followed by " Survival of the Fattest , " a macabre take on realness television whereMr . Burns hunts Springfield ’s men for sport .
From a creepy-crawly baby-sitter to a home intrusion , there are plenty of terrifying non-“Treehouse of Horror " Simpsons episodes to enjoy this Halloween .
" I ’ve Grown a Costume on Your nerve " display the show ’s whimsical side as a beldame become everyone into their Halloween costume . Its standout feature is the cagy sarcasm on the then - emerging reality TV phenomenon , offering both a critique of beau monde and a overplus of laughs . It also palpate like a throwback to an geological era in the show in which theTreehouse of Horrorsegments were not too concerned with being parodies of placeable movies . This clever Halloween tale fits with the spooky season while also delivering big gag .
18Treehouse Of Horror XXIII (2012)
Black Holes And Time Travel Make For A Great Simpsons Halloween Episode
The 23rd installment in the " Treehouse of Horror " serial publication makes a remarkable splatter with its segments . The instalment kicks off with an apocalyptic vision in " The Greatest Story Ever Holed , " which sees Springfield succumbing to a black golf hole . " UNnormal natural action " parodies the found footage horror musical style , and the final story , " Bart & Homer ’s Excellent Adventure , " riffle on time - travel tropes . What makes this episode not bad is its contemporary take on modern fears — from black hole to surveillance — while maintaining the show ’s characteristic levity and irreverence .
There are a lot of merriment jape see the Simpson family star in their own rule footage movie .
The episode is a testament to the series ' ability to remain topical and engaging even after two 10 . There are a portion of play jape seeing the Simpson family line star in their own found footage movie . However , the well segment is the first one , once again proving a unmediated put-on of a movie is not always necessary . The merriment premise of a black fix bit by bit devour Springfield allow for those fun moments of the show ’s big corps de ballet to get call for .
17Treehouse Of Horror XIX (2008)
A Heavy Dose Of Social Commentary Makes This Halloween Special Stand Out
" Treehouse of Horror XIX " strikes with its common wit and a touch of the macabre . The sequence take a stab at theTransformersmovie series with " Untitled Robot Parody . " The installment becomes more insightful with " How to Get in front in Dead - vertising , " spit the world of publicizing by kill celebrities to use their likenesses for free , which is an eerily prescient section give current concern about studio using A.I. Lastly , " It ’s the Grand Pumpkin , Milhouse " satirizes the classicPeanutsHalloween special , giving it a sorry twist .
The lancinate societal comment twine in antic horror - comedy make " Treehouse of Horror XIX " particularly memorable . The first two segment go under the episode up to be a rather weak entry in theTreehouse of Horrortradition . TheTransformersparody seems unimaginative while the second news report feel like an excuse to include impressions of celebrities . However , the Charlie Brown story saves the show with a fitting Halloween - centrical story with a fun twist on the classic cartoon .
16Treehouse Of Horror XX (2009)
The 20th Treehouse Of Horror Marks An Important Milestone
strike off the 20th day of remembrance of the " Treehouse of Horror " specials , this episode combine court with excogitation . The initiative act , " Dial ' M ' for Murder or Press ' # ' to Return to Main Menu , " take a lilt at Hitchcockian trope with a turn - filled contraband - and - white section . In " Do n’t Have a Cow , Mankind , " a spoof of living dead films , Krusty Burger ’s new burger turns the town into a horde of zombie . The concluding tale , " There ’s No clientele Like Moe Business , " is a musical that cleverly unfolds on stage .
Every class , The Simpsons has a Halloween special entitled “ The Treehouse of Horror . ” These one - offs and vignettes do n’t always make sense .
What ready this sequence stand out is the theatrical flair and Greco-Roman repugnance homage , encapsulating the creativity that has kept the series invigorated over the years . The melodious segment makes for a unequaled format for the story to spread out while the zombie story proves that even material that the show has already used can be revisited in worthwhile way .
15Treehouse of Horror XV (2004)
Ned Flanders Gains Prescience And Lisa Stalks A Killer Across 19th Century London
One of many Stephen King adaption on the show , The SimpsonstacklesThe Dead Zonein time of year 16 . The hilarious tarradiddle findsNed Flanders experiencing vision of the futurity , including one in which Homer get a withering catastrophe — which is not very surprising . One of the episode ’s other stories include a murder mystery set in the early 1900s with Lisa as a tec trail a Jack the Ripper - like killer through the streets of London . There is also a fun sci - fi risky venture in which Maggie is shrunk down and accidentally get down by Mr. Burns .
ThisTreehouse of Horrorepisode feels like the show once again embrace the freedom of these Halloween specials . It consume reward of being able to tell some very dissimilar and imaginative stories instead of just churning out another spoof . From period enigma to sci - fi adventures , it makes for a well - round installment .
14Treehouse of Horror XII (2001)
Pierce Brosnan’s Cameo As A Homicidal A.I. Homer
Another greatSimpsonsguest wizard play themselvesisPierce Brosnan , who seem in a segment as the celebrity A.I. voice for the family ’s smart home . However , thing get weird when the supercomputer develops a fixation on Marge . Other stories include Homer getting a nemesis put on him that punishes those around him , as well as aHarry Potter - inspired adventure with Lisa and Bart at a magic shoal where Bart takes uttermost measures to circumvent his top - educatee baby .
While the earlierTreehouse of Horrorepisodes did n’t slant as much into the guest principal , Brosnan ’s vocal performance raise the final story .
TheHarry Potterstory is also a lot of fun as it avoids the problem with a band of the late mockery segments in that it is willing to be its own thing . It is another varied and funny example of the creativity of these episodes .
13Treehouse of Horror XIV (2003)
Home Becomes The Grim Reaper
While Homer Simpson has had a number of jobs over the course of the serial , this instalment findsHomer take up the mantle of the Grim Reaperhimself . As with all of his responsibility , Homer does n’t take the position as seriously as he should . There is also a fun mishap with Bart and Millhouse as they get their hands on a sentry that can stop time . Professor Frink takes center stagecoach in another tale as he seeks to raise his Fatherhood from the dead .
Many of the best Simpsons stories are from the Treehouse of Horror anthology episodes , but not every jape has get on well .
In a fun bit ofThe Simpsonscasting , Frink ’s father is vocalize by Jerry Lewis , whom the animated character is based on . However , the episode shows the signs of theTreehouse of Horrorepisodes lead off to fall behind their focus . While the jokes were still joke - out - loud good story , the story had become less interesting and cunning .
12Treehouse of Horror XI (2000)
Humanity Is Ousted By Dolphins
Homer has met a grisly destruction in many of these episodes , but time of year 12 sees him have to deal with the afterlife . After die from wipe out broccoli , Homer is secernate he must fill out one well deed so as to get into heaven — but it is not as easy for him as it sounds . There is alsoa retelling of Hansel and Gretelin which Bart and Lisa are face with a witch living in a gingerbread house . But the installment ’s highlight is a hilarious sendup of animal plan of attack revulsion movies withsuper - intelligent mahimahi get revenge on manhood .
The gory mayhem of the dolphin attacks makes for an ideal crownwork to the episode . It is another segment that goes very unsubtle with its storytelling and delivers a uproariously sour terminate with humankind forced to live on the ocean after being defeated by the dolphins . As Homer points out , the dolphins " just want it more . "
11Treehouse of Horror XIII (2002)
The Simpsons Unleashes Multiple Homers
Homer Simpson can be destructive enough on his own , and thisSimpsonsHalloween peculiar imago the trouble that is caused when there are dateless duplicates of him . That is the dilemma in the first segment of this time of year 14 episode , asHomer clones himself using a magical hammock , and it ’s expectedly screaming . There is also a story in which the people of Springfield decide to give up their firearms with unexpected consequence as an army of accelerator pedal - toting zombies descends on the town . Lastly , there is a creepy narration of Dr. Hibbert have an island where he turn people into animate being .
The episode takes segments that could feel like they would be obvious and fall into the decline of the show ’s writing in this era . However , the episode is a lustrous spot in time of year 14 , with the section embracing the wackiness and weirdness of the Halloween episodes . It makes for a wild and fun journey with the really creepy-crawly segment spoofing theIsland of Doctor Moreauas the highlight .
