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Hubie Halloween

2020

Hubie Dubois, despite his devotion to his hometown of Salem, Massachusetts (and its legendary Halloween celebration), is a figure of mockery for kids and adults alike. But this year, something really is going bump in the night, and it’s up to Hubie to save Halloween.

Ages 13+Source checked

Why this age? PG-13 horror-comedy material includes repeated bullying, frightening Halloween situations, kidnappings, threats to burn victims alive, crude gross-out jokes, and some language, though violence is largely comic and the ending is reassuring. This is guidance, not a safety guarantee; reading level and family context may differ.

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Recommended age13+

Strongest cautions

  • Frightening scenes3/5
  • Strong language3/5
  • Violence3/5

Strongest positives

  • Courage & resilience4/5
  • Kindness & empathy4/5
  • Good role models3/5

What’s in it?

Products & advertising1/5
Why this rating?

General references to Halloween brands; no excessive product placement.

Death of a character1/5
Why this rating?

Mention of a past actor death; threat of death via burning, but no one is killed.

Graphic injury1/5
Why this rating?

Very minimal; focus is on comedy rather than realistic injury.

Strong language3/5
Why this rating?

Includes moderate profanity, insults, and name-calling.

Religious themes1/5
Why this rating?

A character named Father Dave appears, suggesting a minor religious presence; faith is not central to the plot described.

Romance2/5
Why this rating?

Hubie's longstanding love interest becomes his wife by the epilogue; romance is present but secondary to the mystery and comedy.

Frightening scenes3/5
Why this rating?

Haunted-house scares, disappearances, a suspected werewolf, kidnapping, and a threat to burn victims alive create notable tension, though the horror is largely comic and fantastical.

Sexual content & nudity2/5
Why this rating?

Contains suggestive innuendo and crude humor typical of Adam Sandler comedies.

Alcohol or drugs1/5
Why this rating?

Some brief social drinking references.

Violence3/5
Why this rating?

Kidnappings, pursuit, bullying, threats, and a rescue unfold amid comic peril; the film does not appear to center on graphic physical violence.

What’s good in it?

Courage & resilience4/5
Why this rating?

Although fearful and mocked, Hubie investigates danger, rescues kidnapped people, and continues protecting the community.

Creativity & curiosity2/5
Why this rating?

Halloween inventions, elaborate scares, mystery-solving, and Hubie's unconventional problem-solving encourage playful imagination more than practical creativity.

Diverse representation2/5
Why this rating?

Includes an ensemble cast with various background actors.

Kindness & empathy4/5
Why this rating?

Hubie repeatedly helps others despite mistreatment, and the conclusion emphasizes compassion, family, and changing from cruelty to respect.

Positive messages3/5
Why this rating?

The story supports kindness, perseverance, protecting others, rejecting bullying, and recognizing the harm caused by humiliating people.

Good role models3/5
Why this rating?

Hubie is caring and persistent despite fear and ridicule, while his mother protects him; some adults and peers behave cruelly before facing consequences.

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  1. What did courage look like in this story? Was being brave always the same as being fearless?
  2. Which moment felt most tense or frightening? What helped the characters handle fear?
  3. Which choice in Hubie Halloween would you have made differently, and why?
  4. Who changed the most in Hubie Halloween, and what caused that change?
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