Netflix's Hubie Halloween Is the Absurd Flick That Teens Need Right Now — Here's Why

From the very beginning it becomes clear that Hubie is often a target of ridicule. Whether he's getting made fun of at work or chased down by local troublemakers while riding his bike, there's no shortage of characters taking their mockery way too far.

Yes, it's instantly clear that Hubie is different. He even talks with a lisp à la Carl Spackler from Caddyshack, but that obviously doesn't give others the licence to make fun of him. It may be worth reminding your kiddos in a larger conversation that it's never kind to tease people just because they do things differently than you.

Like many Adam Sandler movies that have come before, Hubie Halloween has a ton of wise cracks, instances of slapstick comedy, and a handful of sexual innuendos for good measure. While there is some light cursing — think along the lines of calling someone a dumbass — it's nothing a teenager can't handle. Additionally, a character dressed as a nun mentions that she's asexual, but feeling "horny," so be prepared to field a question or two about what that means. If you've seen any of Sandler's past work, then you'll know exactly what your children are in for. As Billy Madison would say, it's par for the course.

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There's nothing we love more than seeing the underdog come out on top. And while Hubie certainly has his quirks, he has a kind heart — and a great relationship with his mother! — which makes him hard not to love. At its crux, Hubie Halloween is a light-hearted comedy that illustrates what people can achieve with a little bit of passion and determination.

If you really think about it, there aren't too many Halloween movies for tweens and teens. While we're huge fans of Disney's Halloweentown and Hocus Pocus, you can only watch them so many times before craving something new.

Additionally, some teens aren't quite ready to watch straight-up horror flicks like The Nightmare on Elm Street, so Hubie's Halloween offers a fun alternative for kids who are straddled between childhood and becoming a full-fledged adult.

It's also worth keeping in mind that while this flick might not be something you'd typically allow your big kids to queue up, the Halloween activities to choose from are limited this year, especially with trick-or-treating off the table. Our opinion? Make your teen some popcorn and press play!