Welcome to The Collected Treehouse of Horror III, featuring The Simpsons Annual Treehouse of Horrors III, VI, IX, XII, XV, and XVIII. It was the second highest-rated show on the Fox network that week, following Beverly Hills. [4] The priest at the leprechaun and the gypsy's wedding is Yoda, a character from the Star Wars franchise. [19] Nate Boss of Project:Blu stated that the episode is "At times memorable, at times forgettable" and that it "kicks off Season 13 with a smile, whimper, and thud". [23] She gave the episode an A– rating. List of The Simpsons Treehouse of Horror episodes. [10] The segment would originally end with the Ultrahouse killing Homer, and, for compensation, the family would program the house with Homer's personality. Previous. Año: 2001. TVTropes is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported License. The next “Treehouse of Horror” is heavily immersed in science fiction themes, and it isn’t until Installment XIV that we get back into some classic horror (including another Twilight Zone parody). Treehouse of Horror XII In “Hex and the City,” a gypsy curses Homer, bringing misery to everyone he loves. (THUNDER RUMBLING) Hurry, Smithers! Homer is cursed by a gypsy, the Simpsons get an automated house that falls for Marge and tries to kill Homer, and Bart and Lisa learn the art of Harry Potter-style wizardry at Springwarts Elementary. —The Simpsons, "Treehouse of Horror XII: House of Whacks" When a house is alive and has a mind of its own, and can think and act independently. [7][8] Current showrunner Al Jean stated in the DVD audio commentary for the episode that the leprechaun seen at the end of the segment was "as much as [he] had ever laughed" at the color screening for the episode. Montymort looks for someone to assist him and chooses Bart, who agrees to Montymort's proposal. Please, the sign is clearly posted, sir. It was delayed two days when the 2001 World Series started, which was delayed after the September 11 attacks and was also televised on FOX, and went to seven games. The Simpsons: Treehouse of Horror XII (TV) es una película dirigida por Jim Reardon con Animación. [22] Reviewing the episode for the Daily News of New York City before the episode's official broadcast, Eric Mink complimented it for being "fitfully funny", however he added that the episode "seem[s] short on the pop-culture digs and celebrity skewering that used to put a high gloss on the show's gleaming reputation". [18] Writing for Good Film Guide, Matt Wheeldon held a similar opinion, calling it "an average quality 'Treehouse of Horror' episode" and described it as being "easily watchable" and "fairly memorable, but far from the best of the bunch". [6] The gypsy fortune teller in the segment was portrayed by Tress MacNeille while the leprechaun was played by Dan Castellaneta. 1 Synopsis 2 Full Story 2.1 Opening Sequence … [10] The Ultrahouse wears gloves similar to those worn by Mickey Mouse. Metacritic TV Episode Reviews, Treehouse of Horror XII, Hex and the City The family sees a gypsy, but Homer's usual ineptitude causes the gypsy to … In the first segment, a gypsy puts a curse on Homer, which puts everybody he cares about in danger. [25] Particular scorn was aimed at "Wiz Kids", the third segment of the episode. Homer is cursed by a gypsy after destroying her fortune teller office. Because of Fox's contract with Major League Baseball's World Series, the episode first aired on the Fox network in the United States on November 6, 2001, nearly one week after Halloween. "Treehouse of Horror II," the second edition of the Treehouse of Horror series of episodes, was written by Al Jean, Mike Reiss, Jeff Martin, George Meyer, Sam Simon, and John Swartzwelder. Lisa recognizing the Dennis Miller Ultrahouse voice as "the voice that caused all those suicides" (with Marge correcting her with "murder-suicides"). (GROANING) (EXCLAIMING) Hey, Flanders gave us toothpaste. To save her from Montymort, Bart casts a spell to destroy the evil one, but is struck by lightning. Wikipedias text är tillgänglig under licensen Creative Commons Erkännande-dela-lika 3.0 Unported. Homer takes the leprechaun home, but the leprechaun is extremely hyperactive and he runs amok. In a parody of Demon Seed and 2001: A Space Odyssey, the Simpsons buy a thrilling domotic system for their home called "Ultrahouse", which comes with three celebrity voices: Matthew Perry, Dennis Miller (whom Lisa and Marge recognize as "the voice that caused all those murder-suicides"), and Pierce Brosnan, who Marge picks because he was on the show Remington Steele. [23] She wrote that "[the episode] succeeds because of wall-to-wall laughs", and cited several scenes and gags, in particular the "horrible vomiting frog 'prince' that Bart enchants". ..."XII" isn't bad, as his shin was the source of all his magic, "The Simpsons: The Thirteenth Season Blu-ray Review", "The Simpsons: The Complete Thirteenth Season [Blu-Ray] (2001)", "The Simpsons: The Complete Thirteenth Season (Blu-Ray)", "The Simpsons: The Thirteenth Season (Blu-ray)", "THE SIMPSONS: Thirteenth Season Blu-ray Review", "Treehouse of Horror XII episode capsule", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Treehouse_of_Horror_XII&oldid=1000250724, Television episodes about fairies and sprites, Television episodes written by Carolyn Omine, Articles with dead external links from June 2017, Articles with permanently dead external links, Short description is different from Wikidata, Television episode articles with short description for single episodes, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License, This page was last edited on 14 January 2021, at 09:38. Премьера эпизода состоялась 6 ноября 2005 года. [2], The first segment, "Hex and the City", was written by Joel Cohen. Bart drowns himself in his own cereal bowl to get out of living with an elongated neck. In the second segment, which is a parody on both 2001: A Space Odyssey and Demon Seed, the Simpson family buys a new house, who falls in love with Marge and attempts to kill Homer. Bites: Scary Stories to Sink Your Teeth Into: Perpetual Pest; The Legend of Sleepy Hollow; Bites: Scary Stories to Sink Your Teeth Into: Ghost Dog The second story is a combination of two sci-fi movies, The family reacting to Homer missing the back of his head in "House of Wacks.". They run out the gate, which as it closes, has its bars slice the family. [24], Like many episodes from 21st century seasons, "XII" doesn't present many significant flaws, but it also doesn't ever really shine. [2] One scene was cut from the segment. A page for describing Recap: Simpsons S13 E1 "Treehouse of Horror XII". [2] It is the twelfth episode of the annual Treehouse of Horror Halloween specials, and, due to Fox's contract with Major League Baseball's World Series, the episode was pushed back to November 6, 2001 on the Fox network, airing six days after Halloween. Buy at Amazon. [11] The latter scene was cut for time. [21], Writing for Suite101, Dominic von Riedemann described the episode as a "disappointment". Harsher in Hindsight: In "Hex and the City" from Treehouse Of Horror XII, aired in 2001, Carl and Lenny are crushed to death by a helicopter crashing into Moe's Tavern.Homer graves until he's see Moe's death.While meant to show how Homer's attention is limited, it lost it's humor when a similar disaster happened in Scotland in 2013 [dead link].Nine people were killed as a result. [4] The segment contains a background character who looks similar to the main character from Caps For Sale, a 1938 children's book about a cap salesman who wears all his hats. Let's see how she handles. This Halloween special branched away from its typical horror tropes and spoofs, but it was nevertheless a spooky fun watch. Tame it, baby. [5] Mike Scully, who worked as showrunner for the episode, stated that the "scary names" were removed because they had also "turned into shameless plugs" for side projects done by The Simpsons' staff members. We do like the one with the smart house, because there is a funny Chandler from “Friends” joke and a nice turn from Pierce Brosnan. En la segunda, la casa automatizada de la familia trata de matar a Homer; en la tercera, Bart y Lisa asisten a a una … Treehouse TV is a 24/7 television network available only in Canada, targeted at preschool-age audiences. The slices of the Simpsons continue to scream and run away. The family sees the building and caskets on fire, and screams in terror. This is, to date, the last "Treehouse of Horror" episode to be officially titled "The … Tropes … Homer uses Lucky Charms cereal as bait to get the leprechaun, eventually finding one after picking through a group of other magical creatures. "Treehouse of Horror XII" is the first episode of The Simpsons' thirteenth season. As Bart and Lisa walk away, vowing to forget everything that happened, the leprechaun from the first story climbs onto Bart's back. The title of the first short, "Hex and the City", is in reference to. All Just a Dream : A few stories end with it being revealed to be a dream or fantasy of one of the characters. It is the twelfth episode of the annual Treehouse of Horror Halloween specials, and, due to Fox's contract with Major League Baseball's World Series, the episode was pushed back to November 6, 2001 on the Fox network, airing six days after … The episode was written by Joel H. Cohen, John Frink, Don Payne and Carolyn Omine while Jim Reardon served as the director. Season 13 | Episode 1. The pair's boring stories about work drive the CPU to try to beat itself senseless with a lamp, since Selma has hidden the self-destruct switch in her cleavage and the CPU is unwilling to reach in for it. The reasons for this can vary from the house being haunted , to the house being robotic. The leprechaun and the gypsy marry in a ceremony (led by Yoda) attended by other gypsies and mythical creatures, as well as the Simpson family. On the top. Treehouse of Horror XII, ... «Treehouse of Horror XII» en TV.com "Treehouse of Horror XII" en TheSimpsons.com (en inglés) "Treehouse of Horror XII" en The Simpsons Archive (en inglés) Datos: Q2455114 Esta página se editó por última vez el 14 nov 2020 a las 22:00. TV Film WWE Gaming Comics UFC Music Sport Offbeat Quizzes Write For Us Careers More Search User menu. Премьера эпизода состоялась 19 октября 1992 года на телеканале Fox network [1] . [17], Following its television broadcast and the home video release of the thirteenth season of The Simpsons, "Treehouse of Horror XII" received mixed reviews from critics. They should be here by now. As Brosnan pulls out, he finds out too late that he has been taken hostage as they drive out of the parking lot in a mad haste. Homer remarks that everything ended happily, but a now fully hair covered Marge reminds him that Bart committed suicide by drowning in his cereal, and that the gypsy said apologizing will bring him back to life. [16] The episode was released again as part of The Simpsons: The Thirteenth Season DVD and Blu-ray set, released on August 24, 2010. The episode is often considered one of the best Simpsons Halloween episodes ever. Homer lands on the table, which is designed to fold inward with a built-in garbage disposal in the center, sending Homer into the blades and apparently killing him. [4] "House of Whacks" was well received. The Simpsons S 12 E 1 Treehouse Of Horror XI, The Simpsons S 14 E 1 Treehouse Of Horror XIII, The Simpsons S 12 E 21 Simpsons Tall Tales, Bart suggests using Pierce Bronson's voice because he's. Treehouse of Horror XII Treehouse of Horror XII For the continuing series of Halloween specials, see Treehouse of Horror series. A tower from Mr. Burns' mansion breaks in half, damaging a mausoleum, which opens up four caskets which in turn reveal three skeletons which all resemble Mr. Burns, dressed in various costumes. [23] Aaron Peck of High-Def Digest was also favorable, stating that the episode was "one of [his] all-time favorite 'Treehouse of Horror' episodes". [4][10][14], In its original American broadcast on November 6, 2001, "Treehouse of Horror XII", along with a new episode of the Fox program That '70s Show, made Fox the highest rated channel that night among adults ages 18 to 49, according to Nielsen Media Research. Good lines, nice balance. The Long Good Friday?". [13] Mink however felt that the segment was the best in the episode. This segment from season 5’s “Treehouse of Horror IV” deftly spoofs The Twilight Zone episode “Nightmare at 20,000 Feet,” which starred William Shatner as an airline passenger having a nervous breakdown after seeing a terrifying creature out on the wing of the plane. Permissions beyond the scope of this license may be available from thestaff@tvtropes.org. 09.16. [11], The third segment, "Wiz Kids", was written by Carolyn Omine. Pierce Brosnan, the Leprechaun, and the freakish Frog Prince exit a trailer, with fruit baskets. "Treehouse of Horror XII" was directed by Jim Reardon and co-written by Joel H. Cohen, John Frink, Don Payne and Carolyn Omine. Jacobsson stated that "Wiz Kids" "ends the show on a drab note" while Mink stated that the segment "pretty much fall[s] flat". (SCREECHING) Ah, Ethnictown, where hardworking immigrants … "Treehouse of Horror XII" på TV.com "Treehouse of Horror XII" på Internet Movie Database (engelska) Sidan redigerades senast den 29 maj 2017 kl. “Treehouse of Horror XII,” though, is pretty lame. This is mitigated in the post-credits scene where it's revealed he throws up a lot because he's just drunk. However, according to current show runner Al Jean, the "scary names" were dropped because they were too difficult to come up with. - [ Dings ] - [ Gasps ] You cannot smoke in here. Treehouse TV is owned by Corus … [10] The Ultrahouse was portrayed by Pierce Brosnan, however he was not the staff's first choice for the role. The dragon morphs into a giant Montymort who captures Lisa and begins sucking up her power. [20] Brosnan's guest appearance was praised; Jacobsson described the performance as "a surprisingly nice guest turn" while Boss referred to it as "killer". In the third and final segment, which lampoons the Harry Potter franchise, Lord Montymort attempts to capture Lisa, a skilled magician, in order to drain her magic powers. It may be more likely than you think, although, for sure, it really does stink". Homer refuses, saying, "She's not the boss of me!". [15] On September 2, 2003, the episode was released, along with the episodes "Treehouse of Horror V", "Treehouse of Horror VI" and "Treehouse of Horror VII" as part of a DVD set titled The Simpsons – Treehouse of Horror. Lisa recognizing the Dennis Miller setting of Ultrahouse as "the voice that caused all those suicides." Treehouse of Horror, also known as The Simpsons Halloween Specials, is a series of Halloween-themed episodes of the animated sitcom The Simpsons, each consisting of three separate, self-contained segments.These segments usually involve the Simpson family in some horror, science fiction, or supernatural setting. Tropes used in Treehouse of Horror include: Abnormal Limb Rotation Range : Happens to Homer to parody The Exorcist in "Treehouse of Horror XVI". It finished ninth on a list by the magazine Entertainment Weekly of its top 25 Simpsons episodes… Movie details. (ALL GASPING) (SCREAMING) (CHUCKLING) Splendid job, Batsy. [7][13] The Ultrahouse's fascination with Marge was inspired by the science-horror film Demon Seed by Donald Cammell. Treehouse of Horror XII. It is the twelfth annual Treehouse of Horror episode, consisting of three self-contained segments. [12] Cedars-Sinai is a hospital in Los Angeles. All subtitles for this TV Series. [2] Originally, the Ultrahouse would have a pompadour and play the guitar, however they changed its mannerisms to suit Brosnan's performance better. In a last-ditch effort, Bart charges at Montymort and stabs him in the shin with his burnt wand. [11] The scene would take place during Marge's call to the police station, where police chief Clancy Wiggum, while answering Marge's call, is being shot at by "RoboCops". They also air programming found on either Playhouse Disney or PBSKids in the United States, or in some cases, that doesn't air in the U.S. at all. [12] "Wiz Kids" bases its plot on the Harry Potter books written by J. K. Rowling, who would later make a guest appearance in the episode "The Regina Monologues". Pierce Brosnan as Ultrahouse 3000's Pierce Brosnan voice and himselfMatthew Perry as Ultrahouse 3000's Matthew Perry voice. “Mmmm... unexplained bacon.” Homer Simpson[src] "Treehouse of Horror XII" is the first episode of Season 13, as well as the twelfth Halloween episode. «Treehouse of Horror III» (рус. All Episodes (695) Next. The Simpsons’ version sees Bart witnessing a gremlin taking the bus apart on his way to school. [2] To attack Homer, the Ultrahouse uses, among many other weapons, an automatic hammer resembling the one Homer invented in the episode "The Wizard of Evergreen Terrace". [13][18] He concluded his review by writing "'XII' isn't bad Simpsons, but it's mediocre". [26] Peck, however, described the segment as being "quite possibly one of the best and most clever spoofs of Harry Potter". Yo, ring her up, dude. [7] Omine stated in the DVD audio commentary for the episode that the segment was "a really hard sell", since only about four of the writers had read Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone, the book the segment was based on, while the rest of the writers did not know about the book and thought viewers would not know who Harry Potter was. The original "Treehouse of Horror" episode aired on October 25, 1990 and was inspired by EC Comics Horror tales.Before "XI", which aired in … Broadwater described the segment as "brilliant" while von Riedermann referred to it as being the best of the three. This was the first Halloween special where the writers did not have "scary names" in the credits. (LAUGHING EVILLY) No, no. [4][18] Boss was also critical, writing, Harry Potter, in my Simpsons? It essentially serves as a Canadian version of Nick Jr., but with rather more variety. Marge finds the house, who does all the work for the Simpsons, charming. Lord Montymort notices Lisa's spells and he and his snake sidekick, Slithers decide to capture Lisa in order to increase his power. The episode is presented in a similar format to the previous season's "Treehouse of Horror", and contains several similarities to the previous episode, such as Marge's opening warning, the tombstones in the opening credits and the appearance of the alie… You've done it again. [7], "House of Whacks" was co-written by John Frink and Don Payne. [10] The decision remained until "someone who worked for [Lovett] decided it was somehow insulting to have him play a house", according to Scully. Hey, 'Pu, you got a breakfast cereal for people with syphilis? [15] The preliminary Nielsen household rating and share and adult 18-49 rating on the Fox channel that night were 7.6 rating/11 share. The episode was considered a success in the ratings when it first aired, boosting the Fox network to victory among viewers between ages 18 and 49 the night it was broadcast. ...Nonetheless, the overall tone seems a bit lame. "Treehouse of Horror XII" was directed by Jim Reardon and co-written by Joel H. Cohen, John Frink, Don Payne and Carolyn Omine. Treehouse of Horror also known as The Simpsons Halloween specials, are a series of Halloween - themed episodes of the animated series The Simpsons, each Sidesho [24], "Hex and the City" garnered mixed responses from critics; Broadwater wrote that the segment was "a bit of a letdown" while Boss described it as "fairly poor". [5] This was due to the terrorist attacks on September 11, after which the staff were "trying to be sensitive", and, according to producer Ian Maxtone-Graham, the Halloween names would all reference the attacks had they been kept. ) Splendid job, Batsy were 7.6 rating/11 share Seed by Donald.... 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