It’s Halloween time, and everyone at Smiling Friends Inc. is decked out in their best costumes and ready to party. Almost everyone, to be honest. In order to avoid being judged offensive, Charlie (Zach Hadel) refuses to dress up for the corporate Halloween party.
He believes that whatever costume he wears will be regarded as objectionable in the future. However, Pim (Michael Cusack), who is happy and enthusiastic, can’t wait to get started on the festivities. Mr. Boss takes note of Pim’s enthusiasm and asks him to get firewood for the bonfire, but he cautions him that there is danger beyond the dilapidated bridge he is crossing.
Pim sets off to get the wood, but he ignores Mr. Boss’ caution and crosses the bridge anyway. Suddenly, he finds himself in the middle of nowhere, being pursued by a woodland demon. Pim tries everything he can to get back into the workplace, but the devil is still on the trail of him.
After bursting into the Halloween party after Pim, the devil is faced with a slew of angry attendees who assume he is dressed in blackface and is outraged by his actions. In the process, a mob arises, and the forest demon is cut apart, eaten, and then burned in the Halloween bonfire to commemorate the occasion. Everything works out in the end.
This episode adheres to the standard Smiling Friends pattern of satirizing contemporary culture through the use of weird and outrageous circumstances. In this instance, they are parodying “cancel culture” as well as the ongoing discussion over what Halloween costumes are appropriate to wear.
The “Silly Halloween Special” also showcases the show’s characteristic blend of artistic mediums, which has become synonymous with it. The woodland demon appears as a 3D model in an environment that is generally 2D animated. Because of this, the monster has a distinct and otherworldly aspect, which contributes to the episode’s overall horror tone.
Additionally, a live-action video is used, as a bizarre old guy introduces the viewer to the story and then reflects on it after the event has occurred. Overall, “Silly Halloween Special” is entertaining, although the episode’s emphasis on Pim being chased leaves little chance for comic moments. As a result, it is positioned at the bottom of the list.
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