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Sep 30, 2026
30 years ago, a strange little trick-or-treater named Sam first stepped out of the shadows and into our hearts.
And this October, he’s finally coming home.
All month long, we'll be bringing you new animation, art, screenings, mischief, and much, much more, all courtesy of the creepy little fella who started it all. Brought to you by Sam's original creator, Michael Dougherty @mike_dougherty (Trick 'r Treat, Krampus, Godzilla: King of the Monsters)
And featuring the amazing work of Ye Aung, Mike Baird @dinosaurdinnertheatre1792, Breehn Burns @breehn_burns, Michael Ballif @witchingseasonfilms , Dead Man's Bones @DeadMansBonesMusic , Rory Dise, Sam Furst, Ami Goff, Cyrus Haley @DRAGLINE-PICTURES, Sam Kays, Moss Lawton, Austin Pardun, Douglas Pipes, Alexander Ray, Steven Rhodes, Christopher Shy, Trent Shy @TrentShy and many more.
31 nights. One very old soul. Welcome to SAM: THE SOUL OF HALLOWEEN.
SUMMON SAM!
🎃OFFICIAL SITE
https://samthesoulofhalloween.com
💀 INSTAGRAM
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🪦 TIKTOK
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👻 X
https://x.com/samofhalloween
Sam: the Soul of Halloween - October Teaser Trailer:
Oct 1, 2026
The nights are getting longer. The pumpkins are ripe. And the dead know what time it is.
Hello, October.
Directed by: Michael Dougherty @mike_dougherty • Animation Director: Breehn Burns @breehn_burns • Executive Producers: Breehn Burns • Michael Dougherty @mike_dougherty • Evan Gorski @gorskievan • Curtis Waugh • Animation by Breehn Burns and Ye Aung • Character Designers: Rory Dise and Ye Aung • Background Designer: Ye Aung • Music: “Dead Hearts” courtesy of Dead Man’s Bones @DeadMansBonesMusic
Hello October: from Sam:
Oct 7, 2026
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Oct 4, 2026 - ☾ ▲ ⊗ ☽:Halloween can’t come fast enough.
Sam’s just KILLING TIME. 🎃🔪⏳
Directed by: Michael Dougherty @mike_dougherty • Animation Director: Breehn Burns @breehn_burns • Executive Producers: Breehn Burns • Michael Dougherty • Evan Gorski @gorskievan • Curtis Waugh • Animation and Character Design: Rory Dise • Titles by Sam Furst
KILLING TIME with Sam:
Oct 11, 2026
Some places are best left forgotten.
Some doors are best left unopened.
And some children should never be allowed near construction paper and sharp objects.
20 DAYS TIL HALLOWEEN.
Ave Samhaini. 🎃
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Ave Samhaini ☾ ▲ ⊗ ☽
Oct 12, 2026
🎃 You spend all October carving their faces. Is it really so surprising when they come for yours?
Presenting PUMPKIN GIRL, a wicked little stop-motion nightmare from the twisted mind of @TrentShy
💀 HAVE A SAFE HALLOWEEN!
Pumpkin Girl:
Oct 14, 2026
Sam is getting a head start on his pumpkin carving. How are you getting ready for Halloween?
17 DAYS TILL HALLOWEEN
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Directed by: Michael Dougherty @mike_dougherty • Animation Director: Breehn Burns @breehn_burns • Executive Producers: Breehn Burns • Michael Dougherty • Evan Gorski @gorskievan • Curtis Waugh • Animation by Breehn Burns and Ye Aung • Character Designer: Rory Dise
Pumpkin Carving with Sam
Oct 16, 2026
The night is young. The dead are restless. And Sam has absolutely nowhere else he'd rather be.
Pull up a tombstone and spend 3.1 hours in a moonlit graveyard with Halloween’s favorite little murder goblin. Watch the ghosts drift by, listen to the sounds of autumn, and enjoy a little peace and quiet among the dearly departed.
Perfect for reading, writing, working, relaxing, carving pumpkins, or performing minor acts of necromancy.
So dim the lights, hit that LOOP button, and stay awhile. The dead aren’t going anywhere.
Directed by: Michael Dougherty @mike_dougherty • Animation Director: Breehn Burns @breehn_burns • Executive Producers: Breehn Burns • Michael Dougherty • Evan Gorski @gorskievan • Curtis Waugh • Animation by Breehn Burns and Ye Aung • Character Designer: Rory Dise
Graveyard Shift | 3.1 Hours of Halloween Ambience with Sam:
Oct 18, 2026
13 days
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13 days ☾ ▲ ⊗ ☽:
Oct 21, 2026
Nothing says autumn like the crunch of leaves beneath your feet. Or bones.
🍂 10 DAYS TILL HALLOWEEN.
Directed by: Michael Dougherty @mike_dougherty • Animation Director: Breehn Burns @breehn_burns • Executive Producers: Breehn Burns • Michael Dougherty • Evan Gorski @gorskievan • Curtis Waugh • Animation and Character Design: Rory Dise • Titles by Sam Furst
10 Days till Halloween:
Oct 23, 2026
Every year, millions of innocent pumpkins are discarded. This year, they’re fighting back.
Please dispose of your jack-o’-lanterns responsibly.
They know where you live.
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Handmade by: Trent Shy @TrentShy • Produced by: Michael Dougherty @mike_dougherty • Executive Producers: Evan Gorski @gorskievan Curtis Waugh @CurtisWaugh • Special Thanks: Liz Shy
Sam's Harvest:
Oct 25, 2026
six days
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six days til Halloween ☾ ▲ ⊗ ☽:
Oct 26, 2026
Sam has friends in high places.
5 DAYS TILL HALLOWEEN.
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Directed by: Michael Dougherty @mike_dougherty • Animation Director: Breehn Burns @breehn_burns • Executive Producers: Breehn Burns • Michael Dougherty • Evan Gorski @gorskievan • Curtis Waugh @CurtisWaugh • Animation by Ye Aung • Character Designer: Rory Dise
5 Days till Halloween:
Oct 27, 2026
Halloween night can be a lot of fun but it can also be dangerous! Fortunately, Sam and his friend Pumpums the talking pumpkin are here to teach you how to stay safe!
Directed by: Mike Baird @dinosaurdinnertheatre1792 • Executive Producers: Michael Dougherty @mike_dougherty Evan Gorski @gorskievan • Curtis Waugh @CurtisWaugh
Sam's Halloween Safety Tips Part 1:
Oct 28, 2026
Halloween is full of surprises! Some fun, some scary, and some that require a closed-casket funeral! That's why Sam and Pumpums the talking pumpkin are back with some helpful advice to help you stay safe this Halloween!
Sam's Halloween Safety Tips Part 2:
Oct 29, 2026
Accidents happen. Especially around Halloween. Especially around Sam. Fortunately, Pumpums the talking pumpkin is back with some tips to stay safe this Halloween!
Sam's Halloween Safety Tips Part 3:
Oct 30, 2026
Get an exclusive look at the spooky magic that went into bringing Sam and his jack o'lantern horde to life! Directed by: Trent Shy @TrentShy Produced by: Michael Dougherty @mike_dougherty • Executive Producers: Evan Gorski @gorskievan • Curtis Waugh
Sam's Harvest - Behind the Scenes:
Oct 30, 2026
COMING SOON... ?
Directed by: Michael Dougherty @mike_dougherty • Animated by Cyrus T. Hayley @DRAGLINE-PICTURES • Executive Producers: Michael Dougherty • Evan Gorski @gorskievan Cyrus T. Hayley • Curtis Waugh @CurtisWaugh • Music by Alexander Taylor @alexandertaylormusic • Halloween Trio courtesy of Trick or Treat Studios @trickortreatstudios290
Season's Greetings 2: Mischief Night Trailer:
Oct 30, 2026
He is Risen
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Ave Samhaini
⚝ WITCHING SEASON FILMS
https://witchingseasonfilms.com
Directed by: Michael Ballif @witchingseasonfilms • Executive Producers: Michael Dougherty @mike_dougherty • Evan Gorski @gorskievan Curtis Waugh @CurtisWaugh
He is Risen:
Oct 31, 2026
Directed by: Michael Dougherty @mike_dougherty • Animation Director: Breehn Burns @breehn_burns • Executive Producers: Breehn Burns • Michael Dougherty • Evan Gorski @gorskievan • Curtis Waugh @CurtisWaugh • Animation by Ye Aung • Character Designer: Rory Dise • Character Colorist Spencer Greenberg • Creative Consultant: Jason Johnson • Theme from Friday the 13th Part 3 by Henry Manfredini and Michael Zager
SUMMON SAM!
HAPPY HALLOWEEN from Sam & Friends:
