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shipagan — 9 years ago(October 18, 2016 01:56 PM)

I'm aware that a good idea is not enough. It has to be well-developed. The dialogues have to be witty, the script must be captivating. For instance, this year's Lisa's Imaginary Friend had a great premise but fell flat.
Still, since it seems to have been difficult in the last years to come up with the Halloween/scary themes, here are some ideas from posters that I hope Simpsons' writer will steal ! They are welcome to do so. It's never too early to start writing. Here are some new idea for free !
-Something with Baba Yaga the walking isba a witch used to chase a young girl in the forest.

  • Something with the Mexican Day of the Dead imagery.
  • You can always revisit Psycho.
    -Something loosely inspired from the Drop of Water sketch in Mario Bava's The Three Faces of Fear. You can even try to make it funny (and scary).
  • From the same film, play with the Vurdalak myth !
  • A skit about how it is difficult to find a costume without offending anybody, nowadays.
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That would be a great parody, actually.

Formerly known as "Greenmandms"

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Sminions with Burns as Gru and Smitherses (plural) as all the Minions.

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Rosemarys Baby spoof call Marges' Baby

]]>https://filmglance.com/discuss/post/1743730https://filmglance.com/discuss/post/1743730Fri, 01 May 2026 01:19:14 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to I'm aware that a good idea is not enough. It has to be well-developed. The dialogues have to be witty, the script must b on Fri, 01 May 2026 01:19:13 GMT]]>Jenocalypse — 9 years ago(October 28, 2016 02:09 PM)

Yeah, I looked it up. I don't remember the entire episode. I must have missed it when I was marathoning the episodes. Oh well. I guess that happens sometimes.
What, you thought I was being serious?

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Formerly known as "Greenmandms"

]]>https://filmglance.com/discuss/post/1743728https://filmglance.com/discuss/post/1743728Fri, 01 May 2026 01:19:12 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to I'm aware that a good idea is not enough. It has to be well-developed. The dialogues have to be witty, the script must b on Fri, 01 May 2026 01:19:11 GMT]]>deadpool831 — 9 years ago(October 28, 2016 07:58 AM)

Stupid brain! I meant to say the Twilight parody was better than the Twilight saga.
I believe in the right to bear arms, as long as my arms are the ones that are being beared.

]]>https://filmglance.com/discuss/post/1743727https://filmglance.com/discuss/post/1743727Fri, 01 May 2026 01:19:11 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to I'm aware that a good idea is not enough. It has to be well-developed. The dialogues have to be witty, the script must b on Fri, 01 May 2026 01:19:10 GMT]]>greenmandmspt2 — 9 years ago(October 28, 2016 07:47 AM)

I said it was a good parody, not a good movie.

Formerly known as "Greenmandms"

]]>https://filmglance.com/discuss/post/1743726https://filmglance.com/discuss/post/1743726Fri, 01 May 2026 01:19:10 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to I'm aware that a good idea is not enough. It has to be well-developed. The dialogues have to be witty, the script must b on Fri, 01 May 2026 01:19:09 GMT]]>deadpool831 — 9 years ago(October 28, 2016 07:44 AM)

Definitely better movies with acting as lifeless as cardboard.
I believe in the right to bear arms, as long as my arms are the ones that are being beared.

]]>https://filmglance.com/discuss/post/1743725https://filmglance.com/discuss/post/1743725Fri, 01 May 2026 01:19:09 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to I'm aware that a good idea is not enough. It has to be well-developed. The dialogues have to be witty, the script must b on Fri, 01 May 2026 01:19:08 GMT]]>greenmandmspt2 — 9 years ago(October 28, 2016 07:25 AM)

It's the episode with the Twilight parody! Which was also pretty good. Thanks for your help, Deadpool831!

Formerly known as "Greenmandms"

]]>https://filmglance.com/discuss/post/1743724https://filmglance.com/discuss/post/1743724Fri, 01 May 2026 01:19:08 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to I'm aware that a good idea is not enough. It has to be well-developed. The dialogues have to be witty, the script must b on Fri, 01 May 2026 01:19:07 GMT]]>deadpool831 — 9 years ago(October 28, 2016 06:56 AM)

I almost want to say it was the same episode as the Cat in the Hat parody
It wasn't.
I believe in the right to bear arms, as long as my arms are the ones that are being beared.

]]>https://filmglance.com/discuss/post/1743723https://filmglance.com/discuss/post/1743723Fri, 01 May 2026 01:19:07 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to I'm aware that a good idea is not enough. It has to be well-developed. The dialogues have to be witty, the script must b on Fri, 01 May 2026 01:19:06 GMT]]>greenmandmspt2 — 9 years ago(October 27, 2016 09:21 PM)

It was a Halloween segment that started off with a game like Jumanji, and then all the board games came to life: Candyland, Connect Four, etc. I almost want to say it was the same episode as the Cat in the Hat parody (which was an excellent segment.)

Formerly known as "Greenmandms"

]]>https://filmglance.com/discuss/post/1743722https://filmglance.com/discuss/post/1743722Fri, 01 May 2026 01:19:06 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to I'm aware that a good idea is not enough. It has to be well-developed. The dialogues have to be witty, the script must b on Fri, 01 May 2026 01:19:05 GMT]]>Jenocalypse — 9 years ago(October 27, 2016 09:06 PM)

Weird. I don't remember that episode. Thank you for explaining.
What, you thought I was being serious?

]]>https://filmglance.com/discuss/post/1743721https://filmglance.com/discuss/post/1743721Fri, 01 May 2026 01:19:05 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to I'm aware that a good idea is not enough. It has to be well-developed. The dialogues have to be witty, the script must b on Fri, 01 May 2026 01:19:04 GMT]]>greenmandmspt2 — 9 years ago(October 25, 2016 10:52 AM)

Actually, they've already done Jumanji for a Halloween episode! It was season 22, I think.

]]>https://filmglance.com/discuss/post/1743720https://filmglance.com/discuss/post/1743720Fri, 01 May 2026 01:19:04 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to I'm aware that a good idea is not enough. It has to be well-developed. The dialogues have to be witty, the script must b on Fri, 01 May 2026 01:19:03 GMT]]>Jenocalypse — 9 years ago(October 25, 2016 07:03 AM)

Homer:
[as he and the kids run from stampeding rhinos] I'll take care of this! JUMANJI! [the rhinos keep charging] Does anything from the movies actually work!?
Seriously, Jumanji. There's a new Jumanji movie scheduled to be released next July. Regardless of whether or not it's good, if The Simpsons did a Jumanji parody for Halloween, I think it would be well received.
What, you thought I was being serious?

]]>https://filmglance.com/discuss/post/1743719https://filmglance.com/discuss/post/1743719Fri, 01 May 2026 01:19:03 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to I'm aware that a good idea is not enough. It has to be well-developed. The dialogues have to be witty, the script must b on Fri, 01 May 2026 01:19:02 GMT]]>greenmandmspt2 — 9 years ago(October 24, 2016 06:22 PM)

I put that and then realized that they did. The opening to season 7, I think. It starts off with galloping hooves and the headless horseman throws a laughing Krusty head. But a longer one would be nice.

Formerly known as "Greenmandms"

]]>https://filmglance.com/discuss/post/1743718https://filmglance.com/discuss/post/1743718Fri, 01 May 2026 01:19:02 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to I'm aware that a good idea is not enough. It has to be well-developed. The dialogues have to be witty, the script must b on Fri, 01 May 2026 01:19:01 GMT]]>PhineasAppleby — 9 years ago(October 24, 2016 05:37 PM)

Sleepy Hollow (movie or tv show)
I'm shocked they've never done a Sleepy Hollow parody.

]]>https://filmglance.com/discuss/post/1743717https://filmglance.com/discuss/post/1743717Fri, 01 May 2026 01:19:01 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to I'm aware that a good idea is not enough. It has to be well-developed. The dialogues have to be witty, the script must b on Fri, 01 May 2026 01:19:00 GMT]]>fxjkr — 9 years ago(October 21, 2016 11:39 PM)

And, also, you should win things by watching.

]]>https://filmglance.com/discuss/post/1743716https://filmglance.com/discuss/post/1743716Fri, 01 May 2026 01:19:00 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to I'm aware that a good idea is not enough. It has to be well-developed. The dialogues have to be witty, the script must b on Fri, 01 May 2026 01:18:59 GMT]]>ZakkWyldeMyLittlePony — 9 years ago(October 21, 2016 08:04 PM)

A Nightmare Before Christmas parody.
Slipknot and My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic fan

]]>https://filmglance.com/discuss/post/1743715https://filmglance.com/discuss/post/1743715Fri, 01 May 2026 01:18:59 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to I'm aware that a good idea is not enough. It has to be well-developed. The dialogues have to be witty, the script must b on Fri, 01 May 2026 01:18:58 GMT]]>blondcutie1972 — 9 years ago(October 29, 2016 01:25 PM)

How about a Carrie parody?

]]>https://filmglance.com/discuss/post/1743714https://filmglance.com/discuss/post/1743714Fri, 01 May 2026 01:18:58 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to I'm aware that a good idea is not enough. It has to be well-developed. The dialogues have to be witty, the script must b on Fri, 01 May 2026 01:18:57 GMT]]>greenmandmspt2 — 9 years ago(October 19, 2016 11:14 AM)

when they first renewed their vows, when Kirk and Luann Van Houten split up, and we didn't know yet that Lovejoy was preaching with an expired license, Homer got them a quickie divorce so that the vow renewal would be REAL. It's why they had to get remarried in season 20. They were no longer legally wed.
As for Dangers on a Train, that was their Anniversary, I've hear those are important to celebrate at least once a year.
Yes, thank you, I'm quite aware that Dangers on a Train is an anniversary show.

Formerly known as "Greenmandms"

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When did they divorce? And don't say "Every Man's Dream" because that episode was just an explanation why a female character had a certain Tattoo.
As for Dangers on a Train, that was their Anniversary, I've hear those are important to celebrate at least once a year.
I believe in the right to bear arms, as long as my arms are the ones that are being beared.

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they had their original wedding, their (divorced) second wedding, the nice wedding that Patty and Selma ruined which ended with a courthouse wedding, and I could swear there was another one in just the last two or three years, which I remember because I wanted to slap somebody. But I searched, and I can't find it. I was probably thinking of Dangers on a Train or something.

Formerly known as "Greenmandms"

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The Krusty doll thing was actually a Parody of the Twilight Zone episode, Living Doll.
how many times have Homer and Marge gotten remarried now?
Well had their Vows re-renewed, soI guess twice?
I believe in the right to bear arms, as long as my arms are the ones that are being beared.

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