Hubie Halloween

Movie Trailer

Release Date
October 7, 2020

Genre
Comedy, Horror

Cast & Crew

• Adam Sandler as Hubie Dubois
• Julie Bowen as Violet Valentine
• Kevin James as Officer Steve Downey
• Ray Liotta as Mr. Landolfa
• Rob Schneider as Richie Hartman
• Steve Buscemi as Walter Lambert
• Maya Rudolph as Mrs. Hennessey

Director
Steven Brill

Other Movies Director is Known For

• Little Nicky (2000)
• Mr. Deeds (2002)
• The Do-Over (2016)
• Sandy Wexler (2017)

Producer
Adam Sandler, Kevin Grady, Allen Covert

Writer
Adam Sandler, Tim Herlihy

Budget
$14 million

Production Company
Happy Madison Productions, Netflix

Running Time
102 minutes

Languages
English

Maturity Rating
PG-13 (for crude and suggestive content, language, and some scary images)

Content Advisory

• Crude humor
• Mild language
• Some scary imagery
• Comic violence

Movie Story
Hubie Halloween follows Hubie Dubois (Adam Sandler), a kind-hearted but socially awkward man living in Salem, Massachusetts. Hubie is the town’s self-appointed Halloween monitor, dedicating himself to ensuring that everyone has a safe and enjoyable Halloween. However, despite his good intentions, Hubie is often mocked and ridiculed by the townspeople for his eccentric behavior.

As Halloween night approaches, strange and eerie events start to occur in Salem. Hubie, armed with his trusty thermos and a deep sense of duty, sets out to uncover the mystery behind the bizarre occurrences. Along the way, he encounters a host of quirky characters, including his old school crush Violet Valentine (Julie Bowen), the gruff Officer Steve Downey (Kevin James), and his eccentric neighbor Walter Lambert (Steve Buscemi), who may be hiding a dark secret.

The film blends comedy and mild horror, with Hubie’s bumbling antics leading to a series of humorous and spooky situations. As the night progresses, Hubie must prove to the townspeople that he is more than just the local joke, rising to the occasion to save the town from the mysterious threat that looms over Halloween night.

Special Effects
Hubie Halloween features light-hearted special effects that complement the film’s playful tone. The effects are used primarily to enhance the spooky atmosphere of Halloween night in Salem, with scenes involving haunted houses, eerie fog, and supernatural elements. The effects are cartoonish and exaggerated, adding to the overall comedic feel of the film. Practical effects are used for comic scares and gags, while CGI is employed for more elaborate sequences, all contributing to the movie’s whimsical, family-friendly horror vibe.

Box Office Performance
Hubie Halloween was released exclusively on Netflix, bypassing a traditional box office release. While specific viewership numbers were not disclosed, the film was among Netflix’s top-viewed titles in the weeks following its release and became a popular Halloween watch for families and fans of Adam Sandler’s comedy. Its success on the platform reaffirmed Sandler’s strong relationship with Netflix, continuing his string of popular releases with the streaming giant.

Filming Locations

• Salem, Massachusetts, USA
• Marblehead, Massachusetts, USA
• Danvers, Massachusetts, USA

Notable Quotes

• “I’m a good boy!” – Hubie Dubois
• “Salem, I’m warning you. Someone in this town is a werewolf!” – Hubie Dubois
• “You got to be careful on Halloween. You never know what you’re gonna get.” – Hubie Dubois

Behind-the-Scenes

• Adam Sandler dedicated the film to the late Cameron Boyce, his co-star from the Grown Ups films, who was originally set to appear in Hubie Halloween before his untimely passing.
• The film features numerous cameos from Sandler’s frequent collaborators, including Rob Schneider, Steve Buscemi, and Maya Rudolph, continuing Sandler’s tradition of working with a close-knit group of actors.
• The town of Salem was chosen as the primary filming location to capture the authentic Halloween atmosphere, with many scenes shot on location to enhance the film’s spooky vibe.

Awards

• People’s Choice Awards: Nominated for Favorite Comedy Movie

Final Verdict
Hubie Halloween is a light-hearted and entertaining comedy that delivers exactly what audiences expect from an Adam Sandler film. With its mix of slapstick humor, quirky characters, and a touch of Halloween spookiness, the movie is a fun, family-friendly watch for the holiday season. While it may not break new ground in terms of storytelling or comedy, it succeeds in providing a cheerful and amusing experience that’s perfect for a casual Halloween movie night.

IMDb Rating
5.7/10