Revisit the Place Where Every Day Is Halloween: 'The Spirit of Halloweentown'

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'The Spirit of Halloween Town'

After serving as the location for a beloved Disney Channel Original Movie in 1998, a tiny Oregon town navigates its reputation as the real Halloweentown.

What kind of people live in a town that revolves around Halloween? In Oregon, the picturesque town of St. Helens was home to the filming of the Disney Channel’s youthful horror-lite film 'HALLOWEENTOWN' in the 1990s. After it became a surprise hit—and now a cult classic—the town decided to capitalize on this starring role and invites tourists to celebrate the film and Halloween with them every year.

Acclaimed documentary filmmakers Bradford Thomason and Brett Whitcomb ('JASPER MALL', 'BUTTERFLY IN THE SKY') have trained their camera on St. Helens, documenting the colorful cast of characters that live there and exploring the legacy and impact the film has had on their town. A charming character study that captures the spirit of Halloween enthusiasts as well as small-town disagreements and the drama that occurs when colorful residents disagree passionately, this is an artfully crafted documentary that will entertain both fans of 'HALLOWEENTOWN' and fans of fascinating human behavior alike.