![]() ![]() ![]() Guest star James Earl Jones eloquently recites an abridged version of Edgar Allen Poe’s “The Raven” as the Simpson family reenacts it with Homer as the mournful lead and Bart as the titular raven. The inaugural “Simpsons Halloween Special” not only birthed the basis of a yearly tradition that continues on to this day, but it also delivered the very best segment that has yet to be topped over 30 years later. For as iconic as The Simpsons has become for its grounded satire, this yearly Halloween special allows the show to be more fantastical and outlandish in its stories and animation as it spoofs everything from classic literature of the macabre to pulp-horror films, and all that lies between.įor those looking to sample only the best of the bunch instead of binging them all like Halloween candy, here is list of the top 13 best “Treehouse of Horror” segments. Every “Treehouse of Horror” tells an anthology of three hilariously spooky tales that have become just as much a part of the shows’ identity as the characters themselves. In a yearly tradition that started in the series’ second season, fans have been able to celebrate Halloween as only The Simpsons can, in episodes that many consider to be the best of the entire series. However, for most fans, The Simpsons has also revolutionized the art of a time-tested tradition that is as old as storytelling itself: the scary story.Įvery year, the howling autumn winds see the return of costume parties, pumpkin spice confectionaries and of course, The Simpsons’ annual “Treehouse of Horror” special. For 32 seasons and counting, the legacy of Matt Groening’s primetime creation has become synonymous with the rise of modern adult-oriented cartoons and the history of TV animation in general. When one thinks of Fox’s immortal animated sitcom The Simpsons, what typically comes to mind is the biting satire of American life, the hundreds of iconic characters and the sheer meteoric number of episodes across its over 30-year run. ![]()
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