The Simpsons: ‘Treehouse of Horror XXXVII’ Review
AI-summarised brief · reviewed before publication
The Simpsons' Halloween installment 'Treehouse of Horror XXXVII' returns to the three‑segment format after last week’s special. The episode opens with a clay‑mation intro parodying The Nightmare Before Christmas, then presents three shorts: 'Bride’s Shed Revisited,' in which Marge’s new shed swaps husbands and even pairs her with Survivor host Jeff Probst; 'Dog Boy Afternoon,' a loose Pet Sematary riff featuring body‑swap chaos and graphic dog‑gore; and 'Vehicular Dad Slaughter,' where teen Bart and Lisa find Homer trapped in a DMV‑style training video, with Patty and Selma as witch‑like antagonists. Reviewers note improved voice work from Julie Kavner, consistent quality across segments, and suggest the series might benefit from more Halloween episodes. The special ranks as second‑best Halloween entry of season 38.
💡 Why It Matters
- · By reviving the anthology style while polishing voice performance, the show proves its ability to reinvent a decades‑old formula and keep long‑time fans engaged.
- · This experiment hints at a possible permanent shift toward varied episode structures in future seasons.
