Synopsis/Details
Pudgy Joey really wants a Charleston Chew from the Canbys' house, but they are using the animatronic Witchiepoo Max to give out the candy this year - and she scares him.
The life-size figure has all the characteristics of a witch. She cackles and speaks haunting, Halloween-specific phrases that frighten him. His mother reluctantly agrees to hold his sweaty hand for the stroll down the Canbys' cobblestone walk.
As Joey reaches for his treat, the Max comes alive - seizing him and flying off into the night sky on her broom. She is thrilled that she "won't need to buy food for a week."
**Quarter-finalist 2026 Killer Shorts Horror Short Screenplay Competition.
Story & Logistics
Story Conclusion:
Sad
Linear Structure:
Linear
Cast Size:
Few
Locations:
Single
Special Effects:
Blue/green screen
Characters
Lead Role Ages:
Male under 13
Advanced
Time Period:
Contemporary times
Country:
United States of America (USA)
Time of Year:
Halloween
