The Dog Who Saved Halloween {Movie Review & Giveaway}

• Directed By: Peter Sullivan
• Writers: Jeffrey Schenck,  Peter Sullivan, Michael Ciminera, Richard Gnolfo
• Runtime: 88 minutes
• Rated: PG for some mild rude humor
• Language: English
• Company: ARO Entertainment, Barnholtz Entertainment

Synopsis: 

Zeus (voiced by Joey Lawrence) is back, but this time, it ain't Santa and snow he's saving!

The Bannister family has just moved in to the neighborhood and are trying to get adjusted to suburban life: school, work, and the ever vigilant wacky set of neighbors they inherited with the house.

When Halloween rolls around, George Bannister (Gary Valentine) and Zeus notice something strange about their new next door neighbor-weird men delivering questionable packages at all hours of the night, odd behavior from their neighbor and his scary dog Medusa (voiced by Mayim Bialik), and not to mention a menacing green light coming from his attic at night!

Setting out to expose whatever dastardly plot his neighbor has in store, Gary enlists the help of two unlikely assistants, Ted (Dean Cain) and Stewey (Joey Diez), who are trying to give up their burglarizing ways (badly I might add) and go straight.

Will they find what's going on in the house next door before it's too late?


DVD Extras and Special Features:

• Audio Commentary with Writer/Co-Producer/Director Peter Sullivan, Writer/Executive Producer Jeffrey Schenck, Executive Producer Barry Barnholtz and Actors Elisa Donovan & Gary Valentine
• Halloween Dog Tricks
• Bloopers

My Thoughts:

I'm not familiar with The Dog Who Saved franchise, but I was quite excited to be given the opportunity to review the movie!

When it comes to movies, I'm pretty much an equal opportunity person-I do have my favorite genres, but I try to give everything a watch before I pass my judgement.

I'm ashamed to say, I passed judgement on this movie too fast *hangs head in shame* I thought, since it was geared towards kids, it wasn't going to be that great with script and acting, but boy was I W.R.O.N.G! Not only is this a great kids movie, but it also has a lot of great material (writing, acting) to keep an adult entertained, which impressed me quite a bit!

I fell head over heels for Zeus the dog, which, by the way, I think someone on this movie was thinking when they got Joey to voice him because he was definitely the right choice to bring the character of Zeus to life :)

My boyfriend was also a fan of the movie as well-He said, and I quote, "It was really cute." Lol

All in all, definitely a movie I'm happy has been added to our collection! And now, you all have a chance to add it to yours as well :)

{The Giveaway}

A copy of The Dog Who Saved Halloween on DVD!!

{The Rules}

1. You MUST include a way to reach you whether it be an email or blogger URL.
2. Each comment, mandatory and or extra, has to be separate.
3. This contest is open to US residents only.

{Win It}

Tell me in a comment what is your favorite thing about Halloween?

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Good Luck!

The Eclectic Element Disclaimer:: I received a copy of The Dog Who Saved Halloween on DVD so that I could accurately write an honest review of the movie-All thoughts and opinions expressed in the above post are 100% mine and mine alone. This contest is open to US citizens only and will run from Wednesday, October 12, 2011 4:00 pm central standard time until Wednesday, October 26, 2011 11:59 pm central standard time. The winner will be chosen via Random.org and will be contacted within 24 hours of the drawing. You have 72 hours to claim your prize and send me your shipping information-If I haven't heard from you within that time frame, I will choose another winner.