Ep 4. Treehouse of Horror XXI
- TV-PG
- November 7, 2010
- 22 min
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7.1 (1,718)
In The Simpsons season 22 episode 4, titled "Treehouse of Horror XXI," fans of the hit animated series are treated to yet another collection of spooky and hilarious stories. This episode marks the 21st installment in the popular Treehouse of Horror series, which has become a beloved tradition for Simpsons fans around the world.
The episode begins with an introduction from Marge, who warns viewers that the three tales contained within will be "scarier than an abandoned Blockbuster Video." The first story is called "War and Pieces," and sees Bart and Milhouse stumbling upon a board game that they soon discover has terrifying real-life consequences. As they play, the game pieces come to life and begin to bring destruction to Springfield. It's up to the boys to put a stop to the game before it's too late.
The second story, titled "Master and Cadaver," is a spoof of the popular vampire series Twilight. In it, Lisa falls for a mysterious new student at Springfield Elementary, who turns out to be a vampire. He whisks her away to Dracula's castle, but Lisa soon realizes that she may be in over her head. It's up to the rest of the Simpsons to come to her rescue, but they soon realize that they may have more to fear than just the vampires.
The final story, "Tweenlight," is another Twilight parody, this time featuring Homer as a vampire. When he is bitten by a mysterious creature known as a "vampire cat," Homer gains the powers of a vampire and becomes irresistible to women. However, when he starts to experience some of the more unpleasant side effects of being a vampire, he begins to regret his new lifestyle. Meanwhile, Marge must deal with the advances of a dashing vampire named Edmund, who is intent on making her his bride.
Overall, "Treehouse of Horror XXI" is a hilarious and spooky addition to The Simpsons canon. With its clever parodies of popular horror franchises and its irreverent sense of humor, it's sure to delight fans of the series both young and old. Whether you're a die-hard Simpsons fan or just someone looking for a good laugh, this episode is definitely one you won't want to miss.