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The film is narrated by Maxwell Kane ([[Brandon Rhodes]]), who begins his story by telling of the times he had in Kindergarten with Kevin Avery ([[Conner Lyons]]), called Freak because he uses crutches and is teased like Maxwell. One day, Freak doesn't come back to see him anymore. |
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Spookley the Square Pumpkin was found in the pumpkin patch by Bella and Boris. Two pumpkins aren't very nice to him so he feels left out. At first the other pumpkins make fun of him because Spookley is square. Jack (the scarecrow) allows him to compete in the 'Jack-a-Lympics' contest. He saves the residents of the farm with-in a storm.He showed kindness to the pumpkins that made fun of him and saved their lives. At the end, it shows the farmer carrying Spookley into his house and shows him on the farmers porch lit up with a candle. |
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Many years later, Maxwell has failed seventh grade twice in Middle School when Freak is moving into the house next door with his mother, the Fair Gwen of Air. After Maxwell helps Freak trigger his toy bird out of the tree, they become best friends again. During a [[Halloween party]] celebration in math class, the teacher, Mrs. Loretta Lee ([[Victoria Rowell]]) catches them talking and plans to embarrass both boys by having Maxwell carry Freak around the room on his shoulders. They are teased, however later, Maxwell starts to let Freak ride everywhere on his shoulders. They name themselves "Freak the Mighty", they equal up to nine feet tall. After many adventures, quests, and events, Freak has an unexpected seizure, but he recovers. On [[Christmas Eve]], Freak comes home and wants to celebrate the holidays, but Maxwell is kidnapped by his murderer father, Kenneth "Killer" Kane, causing Freak to spray Maxwell's Father with soap, curry powder, and vinegar and save Maxwell. |
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Next morning, Freak passes away because his heart is too big for his body. Maxwell is depressed in his bedroom for days, but when his teacher reminds him that"Doing nothing is a drag kid. Think about it", he writes a book about Freak and himself, going on until spring. Maxwell comments, "I have read a few books, now that I have written one." During the after-credits, they revealed that there WILL be a [[sequel]]. |
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| Directed by | Bernie Denk |
| Written by | Tom Hughes (screenplay), Joe Troiano (story) |
| Produced by | Jeffrey Zahn & Mark Zander (producers) Jonathon Flom & Joe Troiano (executive producers) |
| Starring | Ben Small |
| Narrated by | Bobby "Monster Mash" Pickett |
| Cinematography | Michael Sherman |
| Music by | Joe Troiano & Jeffrey Zahn |
| Distributed by | Kidtoon Films Lionsgate |
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Running time | 45 minutes |
| Country | Template:Film US |
| Language | English |
| Budget | $6.34 |
Spookley the Square Pumpkin is a 2004 direct-to-DVD computer-animated film, based on the book The Legend of Spookley the Square Pumpkin by Joe Troiano. It was made by Holiday Hill Farm, and released by Kidtoon Films and Lionsgate.
Plot
The film is narrated by Maxwell Kane (Brandon Rhodes), who begins his story by telling of the times he had in Kindergarten with Kevin Avery (Conner Lyons), called Freak because he uses crutches and is teased like Maxwell. One day, Freak doesn't come back to see him anymore.
Many years later, Maxwell has failed seventh grade twice in Middle School when Freak is moving into the house next door with his mother, the Fair Gwen of Air. After Maxwell helps Freak trigger his toy bird out of the tree, they become best friends again. During a Halloween party celebration in math class, the teacher, Mrs. Loretta Lee (Victoria Rowell) catches them talking and plans to embarrass both boys by having Maxwell carry Freak around the room on his shoulders. They are teased, however later, Maxwell starts to let Freak ride everywhere on his shoulders. They name themselves "Freak the Mighty", they equal up to nine feet tall. After many adventures, quests, and events, Freak has an unexpected seizure, but he recovers. On Christmas Eve, Freak comes home and wants to celebrate the holidays, but Maxwell is kidnapped by his murderer father, Kenneth "Killer" Kane, causing Freak to spray Maxwell's Father with soap, curry powder, and vinegar and save Maxwell.
Next morning, Freak passes away because his heart is too big for his body. Maxwell is depressed in his bedroom for days, but when his teacher reminds him that"Doing nothing is a drag kid. Think about it", he writes a book about Freak and himself, going on until spring. Maxwell comments, "I have read a few books, now that I have written one." During the after-credits, they revealed that there WILL be a sequel.
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