If you’re looking for some old school Halloween fun this October, you need to check it out The Halloween that almost wasn’t therea television special that first aired in 1979 and has become a cult favorite for fans of the classic spooky comedy.
The stars of the half-hour special Judd Hirsch in the role of none other than Count Dracula, who must gather the most famous monsters in the world including the Wolf Man, the Mummy, Frankenstein’s Monster and the Witch (played by Mariette Hartley) to save Halloween.
When the witch decides she’s done with the holidays and refuses to fly to the moon, Dracula and his monster friends must convince her otherwise before it’s too late.
What makes this special so entertaining is its mix of campy humor, classic monster clichés, and that late-’70s charm that feels like pure nostalgic comfort.
It’s got that perfect TV Halloween vibe, to a degree Scooby-Doopart The Munsterswith just enough to make it delicious. Judd Hirsch completely fits the role and Mariette Hartley steals the show as the feisty witch who has had enough of being turned into a model.
The Halloween that almost wasn’t there it’s the kind of forgotten Halloween treasure that reminds you why you fell in love with the spooky season.
It’s family friendly, fun, and full of vintage Halloween spirit. Whether you grew up watching it or are discovering it for the first time, it’s a perfect little treat to add to your October watchlist, no gimmicks needed.
by Joey Paur
Source: Geek Tyrant
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