Also known as the simpsons halloween specials, is a series of halloween specials in the animated series the simpsons 1989, each consisting of three separate, selfcontained segments. To this segments credit, it actually does more with the concept than the classic treehouse of horror episode did, but most of the gags fall flat. I did not find that story that funny at all but okay but i did like the end of episode, at the end of episode homer says he hates halloween because kids storys scared him. Since its debut on december 17, 1989, the simpsons has broadcast 673 episodes. The simpsons s 2 e 3 treehouse of horror recap tv tropes.
Brooks, matt groening, al jean, ian maxtonegraham, george meyer, david mirkin, mike reiss, mike scully, matt selman, john swartzwelder and jon vitti. The raven is a character from edgar allan poes the raven who torments the narrator, representing his insanity for his deceased wife, lenore. The story was practically the same as the original poem but the narrator, the raven and lenore are played out by the simpsons characters, homer, bart and marge. This is the seventh episode of the third season of the simpsons and while its still a strong episode, it could have been a stronger halloweencentral episode, just like season 2s. Hungry are the damned the simpsons are abducted by aliens, kang and kodos, who seem to have plans on eating the family. This version gave comedic variant to the original poem and made it a little more appealing to todays audiences. He appears as himself in the episode insane clown poppy at the book convention. Treehouse of horror by edgar allen poe read by james earl jones. This episode uses pastiche to represent edgar allan poes classic poem the raven in its entirety, yet with a simpsons spin. Marge convinces the townspeople to build springfields first s.
The raven by edgar allan poe schooltube safe video. With composer danny elfman suggesting that the simpsons could be about to end, here is our pick of the five greatest episodes in the shows 30. There are some good moments of homer as death, indiscriminately killing people because of course he would, but theres also homer outrunning god on a motorcycle and death chasing bart while benny hill music plays. On february 19, 2012, the simpsons reached its 500th episode in the twentythird season. The simpsons move into a cursed house, then are abducted by aliens, before. The simpsons the raven captioning in progress dotsub. So after hours of arguing, several bouts of fisticuffs, many games of roshambo and much consulting of online forums, rolling stone has come up with the answer. Tapped out as a treehouse of horror xxiii exclusive character. In the raven, a poem by edgar allan poe is recited with homer and bart as the. As the simpsons turns 30, a superfan picks the best 20. Comparing poes the raven to the simpsons episode inspired by the original story. Treehouse of horror v is considered the best episode by several critics. The raven lisa reads in the backyard treehouse on halloween, bart and lisa try to.
Bart the raven the simpsons multimediaenglish videos. This is bart the raven by wsfltv on vimeo, the home for high quality videos and the people who love them. In this adaptation, bart is depicted as the raven, homer finds himself in the role of the. Inbad dream house, the family moves into an old haunted house and are possessed to. If that sounds like too much of a time commitment, or youre struggling with which ones to watch, start here. Treehouse of horror also known as the simpsons halloween special is the third episode of season 2 and the first halloween special. His book the shining and the film have been referenced in treehouse of horror, brother from the same planet and treehouse of horror v. Although every episode is entitled treehouse of horror, the first was the only episode that actually used the treehouse motif.
The raven lisa reads in the backyard treehouse on halloween, bart and lisa try to frighten each other by telling three scary stories. And its interesting to see that poem read in a episode of the simpsons, im amazed that would be enough to draw young peoples interest just shows the power of television, and animation too. Apr 03, 2017 comparing poes the raven to the simpsons episode inspired by the original story. It is the longestrunning primetime animated series and longestrunning sitcom in the united states.
When a raven comes in a sits on top of his door the narrator questions and yells at the. This collection includes the first ever halloweenthemed simpsons episode, including the twilight zone parody, hungry are the damned. It originally aired on the fox network in the united states on october 25, 1990. The collection also features such modern classics as the devil. Nov 28, 2019 with composer danny elfman suggesting that the simpsons could be about to end, here is our pick of the five greatest episodes in the shows 30year run treehouse of horror season two all the. But on the first ever treehouse of horror from 1990the simpsons recurring halloween episodethey adapted poes the raven more. Homer and marge attend artie ziffs wedding and become quite uncomfortable when they realize that his bridetobe is a clone of. The simpsons second season originally aired on the fox network between october 11, 1990, and july 11, 1991, and contained 22 episodes, beginning with bart gets an f. In this episode, treehouse of horror, lisa and bart are swapping stories in the treehouse and these stories involve the simpsons moving into an old haunted house, them getting picked up by aliens whom the simpsons believe they are going to eat them, and an interpretation of edgar allan poes the raven.
Moreover, this retelling of poes story also references the simpsons own mythology by having barttheraven jovially bringing the narratorhomer to anger, which is a. When homer hears the tale, he imagines bart as the raven. The executive producers for the second production season were matt groening. Kang and kodos make their first appearance in this episode. The first treehouse of horror installment aired in 1990 as part of the second season, and its onscreen title was the simpsons halloween special. List of the simpsons episodes seasons 120 wikipedia. The simpsons perspective on poes the raven the simpsons is a popular tv series that is often noted for its satirical treatmentof famous literary works. This is a list of treehouse of horror episodes produced by the animated television series the simpsons. The show holds several american television longevity records. Dec 17, 2019 so after hours of arguing, several bouts of fisticuffs, many games of roshambo and much consulting of online forums, rolling stone has come up with the answer the 150 best simpsons episodes of.
The simpsons perspective on poes the raven the simpsons is a popular tv series that is often. Simpsons episodes list, and was named best episode of the sixth season by. It first aired on the fox network in the united states on september 19, 1991. The simpsons present edgar allan poes the raven, and. I liked marges introduction the best and the music used in the episode was pretty creepy. In the episode, homer is mistaken for an anarchist and sent to a mental institution, where he shares a room with a man who claims to be pop star michael jackson. All 87 treehouse of horror segments ranked from worst to. The simpsons have regularly referenced star wars, so jones appearance is a reference within a reference. The simpsons annual treehouse of horror has become as much a part of halloween as tricks or treats and bobbing for apples. Then the episode proper opens with homer out trickortreating on halloween night, disguised as a ghost, when he notices that bart, lisa and maggie are up in the treehouse, with bart and lisa attempting to scare each other with their own horror stories, and. The simpsons take on edgar allan poes the raven, from the first halloween episode rall. List of the simpsons treehouse of horror episodes wikipedia.
Back in treehouse lisa reads edgar allan poes classic tale of horror we see as the narrator, marge as lenore and bart as the raven. Meanwhile, lisa tries to make the world better in the style of amelie. This is a horror poem that is based on an unnamed narrorator resting in a chamber and reminiscing about a lost girl named lenore. The raven can also be unlocked in the game the simpsons. All of the classics should be taught to children with the simpsons episode made about them. Marge wants a job, and stumbles into becoming a plastic food storage containerselling drag queen. Libertys kids season 01 episode 02 the intolerable acts. Stark raving dad is the first episode of the third season of the american animated television series the simpsons. Treehouse of horror is the third episode of the simpsons second season. The simpsons perspective on poes the raven the simpsons is a popular tv series that is often noted for its satirical treatment of famous literary works.
But on the first ever treehouse of horror from 1990the simpsons recurring halloween episodethey adapted poes the raven more faithfully than any bit of lit found in any other episode. Treehouse of horror the simpsons episode wikipedia. But nonetheless despite the lack of scares, it was pretty funny. The simpsons treehouse of horror ii tv episode 1991 imdb. Blinky also appears in the simpsons arcade game and can be picked up and thrown at an enemy. Strap in, because it doesnt end until labor day is over. The simpsons the raven translation and transcription crowdsourced. He follows the ice flow bart is riding on, and after a few seconds jumps out of the water to try and hit him. The poem, read by james earl jones, remains intact, more or less, but with dan castellanetas homer simpson providing the unnamed narrator. All 87 treehouse of horror segments ranked from worst to best. The simpsons take on edgar allan poes the raven, from. In a segment of the 1990 halloween episode treehouse of horror, writer sam simon delivers a creative, humorous reworking of edgar allan poes. These segments usually involve the simpson family in some horror, science fiction, or supernatural setting. Later, homer is scared by the story and thinks he sees the raven outside.
Over 12 days, the cable network will air all 552 episodes of the longrunning series with no breaks. Treehouse of horror episodes have aired annually since the second season 1990 and each episode has three separate segments. The simpsons treehouse of horror tv episode 1990 imdb. It begins with marge giving a warning to viewers, in a parody of frankenstein 1931. This episode was planned to be the fourth episode of the season. Stephen king is an american writer, who primarily writes horror books. Lisa tells a story of the simpsons moving into a cursed mansion, bart tells a story of the simpsons being abducted by aliens who are desperate to eat them, and lisa tells the story of edgar allan poes the raven. These segments usually involve the family in some horror, science fiction, or supernatural setting and always take place outside the normal continuity of the show and. In this adaptation, bart is depicted as the raven, homer finds. Moreover, this retelling of poes story also references the simpsons own mythology by having barttheraven jovially bringing the narratorhomer to anger, which is a recurring source of comedy on the show. Christopher maligec argues that poes poem is influenced by a greek style of poetry known as a love elegy paraclausithyron used to convey a lovers sorrow, helplessness, and selfpitying despair. The episode was inspired by 1950s horror comics, and begins with a disclaimer that it may be too scary for children.
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