If you know your Springfield lore, then you are no doubt familiar with the annual Treehouse of Horror episode that the series does each Halloween. Springfield just got even spookier, y'all, and IDK about you, but I am so here for it. Inspired by EC Comics horror anthologies from the 1950s, each Treehouse of Horror episode features three separate stories with a horror, science fiction, or supernatural premise that abandons any sense of realism or continuity with the series as a whole. Somehow the stars aligned on The Simpsons episode scheduling, which not only meant the 666th episode fell in October, enabling them to lean right-the-hell in and make it a Treehouse of Horror…
“I’ll leave you to guess who might win.”.
“Next year, ‘Treehouse of Horror XXX‘ will coincidentally be Simpsons episode 666,” executive producer Al Jean told Entertainment Weekly. The producers plan to make that episode the 30th installment of the annual Treehouse of Horror anthology. FOX has released a clip from the episode that revealed some surprising cameos from two other FOX shows: Futurama and The Orville. "Treehouse of Horror XXX," The Simpson's 666th episode, aired on Sunday, Oct. 20 on FOX. And like I said, this year, it fell on the series' 666 episode. Alien Kang and Marge's sister, Selma, fall madly in love. Channeling her inner Eleven to save Millhouse, Lisa gets the chance to show off her feminist super powers for the first time. 666 By Dan Snierson October 16, 2018 at 12:08 PM EDT - October 20, 2018 05:56 pm EDT. Turns out, at least according to producer Al Jean, 2019's Treehouse of Horror XXX would be episode number 666, something he says they've been planning since 1989. It sounds like straight-up witchcraft to me, people. The special also gives nod to The Omen, according to Cheat Sheet, channeling the 1976 classic. What do you think about The Simpsons making episode number 666 a Treehouse of Horror episode?
However, FOX decided to continue with it, and it has become a yearly treat for Simpsons fans and Halloween fanatics alike. In the segment, Maggie will turn into the notoriously evil baby, Damien. Here it is, from FOX: “Homer wins an eating contest against the mythical Cthulhu, Springfield is overrun by plant body-snatchers, Lisa finally snaps and Mr. Burns opens a retirement home with some Jurassic upgrades.”. We needlessly lost a lot of good witches at Salem."
But the parodies don't stop there — the final segment, according to Cheat Sheet, is called "When Hairy Met Slimy."
They even did a Gunsmoke-inspired opening couch gag to commemorate the occasion. Damn.
Lisa channels the Netflix series' supernatural kween, Eleven, as she saves Milhouse from the 'Over Under' (yes, like the Upside Down).
“I’d like to do more seasons, just to ensure that that doesn’t cause the end of the world,” Jean joked. Is Astro City Leaving DC Comics Too, For New Graphic Novels? And despite the fact it sounds like an '80s rom-com, it actually spoofs Shape of Water. “Cthulhu, the ancient creature of the sea, gets into an eating contest with Homer,” Jean teased. And let me tell you, it's a seriously unexpected plot line.
And seeing as this year's special falls on the 666th episode, it's a guaranteed spooky time. The Simpsons hasn’t yet been officially renewed for its 31st season, but signs are pointing towards the series extending its record as the longest-running scripting entertainment television series of all time.
The Simpsons' Halloween specials always manage to celebrate the October holiday in the most chaotic way imaginable. Let us know what you think in the comments section.
The Simpsons began the Treehouse of Horror tradition in its second season.
We'll let you know when we find out if the series gets picked up for a 31st season, which we're kind of hoping happens JUST for Treehouse of Horror XXX. “Treehouse of Horror XXX” is expected to air around the same time next year.
The baby's eyes turn bright red as she terrorizes Marge and Homer.
The Treehouse of Horror episode in the next season of The Simpsons is going to hold a very special, nefarious distinction. So, what are the odds that the Halloween special falls on the 666th episode of the series? But according to Digital Spy, Lisa comes in clutch with fiery feminist energy. The Simpsons has been on the air for 30 seasons, which means next season they’ll reach episode number 666. The episode synopsis teases homages to Invasion of the Body Snatchers, Jurassic Park, and The Three Face of Eve. "As we planned it in 1989!". Spooooky.
"Treehouse of Horror XXX" is the fourth episode of Season 31 and the 30th The Simpsons Halloween special.
According to Digital Spy, this year's Halloween special includes a wide variety spoofs, including a Stranger Things parody. The Simpsons has been on the air for 30 seasons… Copyright 2018 ComicBook.com. FOX has released a clip from the episode that revealed some surprising cameos from two other FOX shows: 'The Simpsons' Episode 666 Will Be a Treehouse of Horror Episode, The Haunting of Bly Manor Opening Credits Released Online, The Witcher: Netflix Reportedly Considering Mages Focused Spinoff, The Witcher Season 2 Set Photos Reveal Ciri's New Costume, Cobra Kai Star Reveals Cryptic Tease for Season 3, The Walking Dead’s Lauren Cohan Says Show Ending Is “Bittersweet”, South Park Pandemic Special Gets Best Ratings in Seven Years. It's a beautiful tribute, if I do say so myself, and you can expect to see that early on, prior to the very first set of commercials. 'The Simpsons' Episode 666 … Back in April of 2018, The Simpsons became the longest-running scripted series in television history, surpassing Gunsmoke's 635 episode-count. Interviews, reviews, observations, breaking news, and objective reporting are the name of the game for the founder of Harkonnen Knife Fight, a Dune-themed band with an international presence. Somehow, it really does make perfect sense that the creative minds behind long-running animated FOX series The Simpsons would have made plans almost 30 years ago for a title gag. Over the past 10 years, she’s built a presence at conventions across the globe as a cosplayer (occasionally), photographer (constantly), panelist and moderator (mostly), and reporter (always).
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