At some point, Netflix is going to release an Adam Sandler movie that explains how Adam Sandler got an insanely lucky contract to do infinite Netflix movies. Now don’t get me wrong, they aren’t the worst, but at some point they are just going to be different versions of the same movie: Adam Sandler does a silly voice for 90 minutes but makes sure all his friends have jobs. So I guess the luckiest person isn’t Adam Sandler; it’s an Adam Sandler friend.

Anyways, this movie was cute enough for a “family” Halloween film. It combines the subtle slapstick comedy with a lingering touch of “are we SURE this isn’t insensitive to the mentally ill?”

If you have to wonder, it is. But in the end, the film is pretty sweet and the cameos are fun. The plot involves lonely, well-meaning resident of Salem (Hubie-played by Sandler) and the rest of the citizens who are absolutely terrible to him. Hubie wants everyone to be safe and wants to love Halloween but hates pranks, scary things, and the dark side of people. Basically anything that Halloween involves. I identify with this part.

When strange things start to happen in town (beyond the normal Halloween things), Hubie is on a mission to find out what is going on. He suspects the supernatural at first, but also knows there is an escaped mental hospital patient on the loose.

Since everyone in town hates him, he doesn’t get much help except from his old high school crush played by Julie Bowen. It’s a lot of site gags and fun scenes but nothing too scary. Mainly because Hubie reacts and gets scared before the audience can. Which is actually a genius move to make the film “family friendly.” And “Kate-friendly” since I’m still trying to wash out Last House on the Left from my conscious.

Since it’s still spooky season and this is a brand new movie, I’m not going to give away the ending, but it’s a reminder that June Squibb is an absolute legend and has replaced Betty White in my heart for older women who are amazing at comedy.