'Hubie Halloween': Release date, plot, cast, trailer and all you need to know about Adam Sandler's Netflix horror comedy
It looks like Netflix is gearing up for Halloween season now. Adam Sandler is returning to the streaming site this October in a never-before-seen avatar. Starring in the role of Hubie Dubois, the actor is bringing a terrifying but true-to-his-character hilarious tale this Halloween season. But for it's not in the least what you think.
In the trailer for the movie, Maya Rudolph's character says about Hubie, "It's pretty impressive how long he's been a loser". Despite his devotion to his hometown of Salem, Massachusetts (and its legendary Halloween celebration), Hubie is a figure of mockery for kids and adults alike.
What they don't know is that this year, things are going to be a lot different and scarier. And the only one who can make a difference is the clown of the town. Or can he? Here's everything we know about Netflix's upcoming horror-comedy.
Release date
'Hubie Halloween' is scheduled to premiere on Netflix on October 7, 2020.
Plot
According to the official synopsis of the movie, "Hubie Dubois (Adam Sandler) thanklessly spends every Halloween making sure the residents of his hometown, Salem, celebrate safely and play by the rules. But this year, an escaped criminal and a mysterious new neighbor have Hubie on high alert. When people start disappearing, it’s up to Hubie to convince the police (Kevin James and Kenan Thompson) and townsfolk that the monsters are real and only he can stop them. Hubie Halloween is a hilarious family film about an unlikely hero."
Cast
Adam Sandler as Hubie Dubois
Sandler requires no introduction. He's best known for his movies '50 First Dates', 'Big Daddy', 'Grown Ups', 'Just Go With It', voicing the role of Dracula in the 'Hotel Transylvania' franchise and more recently 'Murder Mystery' on Netflix.
Julie Bowen
Bowen is best known for her role of Claire Dunphy on 'Modern Family', a role which earned her six nominations for the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series, which she won in 2011 and 2012.
Maya Rudolph
Rudolph is known for her work in '50 First Dates', 'Grown Ups', 'Wine Country', for lending her voice to 'Shrek the Third', 'Big Hero 6', 'The Willoughbys', 'Big Mouth' and 'Bless the Harts'.
'Hubie Halloween' boasts of a big star cast including Kevin James, Ray Liotta, Steve Buscemi, Rob Schneider, Michael Chiklis, Kenan Thompson, China Anne McClain, Paris Berelc, Tim Meadows, Colin Quinn, June Squibb, Shaquille O’Neal, Karan Brar, Noah Schnapp, Mikey Day, Melissa Villaseñor, Kym Whitley, Lavell Crawford, Betsy Sodaro, George Wallace and Blake Clark. Information about the characters they play in the movie is not revealed yet, but according to the trailer, they play townspeople who only mock our unlikely hero.
Creators
'Hubie Halloween' is written by Tim Herlihy and Adam Sandler and directed by Steve Brill, and produced by Happy Madison Productions.
Trailer
You can watch the trailer here:
As you'd have gauged from the trailer, Hubie is not exactly the most popular guy in Salem, Massachusetts. But that doesn't mean he will stop being the hero of the town. Will he manage to keep Salem safe this year?
Where to watch
'Hubie Halloween' will be available to stream on Netflix on October 7, 2020.
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