News-Halloween 2026: The 40th Anniversary of "Trick Or Treat"!
"Play my tape for me...or die. TONIGHT!"
40 years ago this month, October 1986, "Trick Or Treat" hit the movie theaters. I was a teenage Metalhead when I saw the movie in the theater, and it changed my life. The film came out at a time when everyone was against us and our music: Parents hated Metal, the church groups hated Metal, the teachers hated Metal, hell even the government hated Metal and tried to take us down with the PMRC! But Rock's Chosen Warriors are still here, and where are they? And Sammi still speaks to us, 40 years later. Dead or alive, it doesn't matter!
This year in Wilmington NC, where the movie was filmed, they did a 40th anniversary showing of the film in the school gymnasium where the school dance scene was filmed, with "Ragman" himself, Marc Price there to answer questions and sign autographs. I desperately wanted to be there, but I had a previous obligation to play a Farewell Show with my old band, the Suburban Vamps. (little shameless self promotion there ;-) But I've seen some great pics online and have heard from people who were there that it was a great success. Rock's Chosen Warriors turned out en masse! Sammi would be proud. And whether you're new to the film, or were like me, one of the ones who saw it in the theater back in the day, we're all gathered here tonight to spend another All Hallow's Eve with Sammi Curr. So turn the lights down low...light the pumpkins...pour a drink, and let's spend this 40th Anniversary of "Trick Or Treat" honoring the man himself, Sammi Curr.
What are you Afraid of? It's only rock n roll...
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News-Halloween 2025:
Wake up Sleepyheads...it's party time!
So....Sammi's guitar???
I was contacted by someone who claimed they had the guitar that Sammi played in the school dance scene. I'm a guitar player, so I know what that guitar is: A fairly hard to find Japan-made Fender Squier ST-331 guitar. If you've read the interview on this site with producer Joel Soisson, he explains: "I kept the guitar that Sammi blasted people with. Cheap little Fender thing. I play a little myself and I kept it in my garage for years. Somebody stole it. Doubtful they knew it was a cherished relic from "Trick Or Treat".
So I guess it's possible that whoever contacted me hopefully wasn't the theif, but someone who got the guitar somewhere along the line, and the story passed down. The person had no way to verify the story, but also had no real reason to lie about it. I checked the serial number, and it's from 1985, so the timeline does work. TheFender Squier ST models never caught on, so there's not a ton of them out there, so who knows, maybe I actually DO now own Sammi's guitar! Either way, I fully intend to play "Trick Or Treat" by Fastway on it tonight. LOUD!
Below: Sammi Curr in the school dance scene with the Squier SST-331 guitar, and the posssible movie used guitar:
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News-Halloween 2024:
Wake up Sleepyheads...it's party time!
This year we have a new interview with Al Campos, brother of Tony Fields. Al gives us some great insight into Tony and what he thought of being Sammi Curr. Definitely check it out on the "Interviews" page!
I'm still working with trying to interview a few more folks involved with the film, so keep an eye right here. Also, don't forget to follow SammiCurr.com on the offical page HERE.
So tonight on this All Hallows Eve 2024, light your pumpkins, pour yourself a drink, and spend tonight with Rock's Chosen Warrior, Sammi Curr!
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News 2023:
NEW WEBSITE!!
The old website needed a fresh update, and it's been a long time coming. The new site isn't great (my skills are fair at best) but it's a bit more updated and fitting of Rock's Chosen Warrior, Sammi Curr! I've been trying to reach out to some of the cast for new interniews, but they've been a bit hard to reach. But fear not Sleepyheads, I will continue to do my best for all of you who visit the site every year. We're coming up on 37 years since "Trick Or Treat" was released. Where has all the time gone? Whether you're an original Rock Warrior that saw the movie in the theater back in the day, or a newcommer to the film, Sammi still speaks to us. Dead or alive, it doesn't matter!
So welcome to Sammi Curr.com. As long as you all come here to visit Sammi very year, I will keep this site alive. Grab a drink, and look around...there's lots to see.
What are you afraid of? It's only Rock n' Roll...
