Directed by Sex Machine himself, Tom Savini, and written by Michael McDowell (Thinner, Beetlejuice), “Halloween Candy” centers on Mr. Killup, played with skin-crawling bitterness by Roy Poole. Killup is the ultimate holiday bad guy, a mean man who doesn’t just dislike Halloween, but actively has disdain for the joy of children. His constant bickering with his weary son, Michael (Tim Choate), establishes a claustrophobic, mean-spirited atmosphere that feels ripped straight from the cynical pages of an old EC Comic. After a night spent tormenting trick-or-treaters with “treats” like spoiled food and hardware, Killup’s karma arrives in the form of a relentless, silent goblin (John Edward Allen).

The goblin isn’t just a monster; it’s a lingering, supernatural pest that slowly erodes Killup’s sanity. The finale where the creature uses its dark magic to accelerate time features gruesome, high-tier makeup effects that make Killup appear as though he has been rotting in neglect for weeks.

Even better, Fluffy from inside “The Crate” in Creepshow is in this.

This feels like one of the best shows of the series. Savini brings a cinematic eye to a low-budget TV format with relenteless pacing, His focus on the visceral details of the monster makes the segment feel more like a short film than a TV episode. With its heavy shadows, autumnal setting, and themes of greed and consequence, it is the quintessential Halloween watch. It captures that specific October vibes better than even some movies.