The Simpsons: 'Treehouse of Horror XXXVII' Review

Key Points:

• "Treehouse of Horror XXXVII" is a decent but not standout episode in The Simpsons' Halloween special lineup, following the stronger "Treehouse of Horror Presents: The Revengening."
• The episode returns to the traditional format with a claymation intro parodying The Nightmare Before Christmas and three spooky segments, avoiding any weak links but lacking a standout story.
• The segments include "Bride's Shed Revisited," where Marge cycles through different husbands; "Dog Boy Afternoon," a Pet Sematary parody featuring body swaps and notable gore; and "Vehicular Dad Slaughter," set in the future with teen Bart and Lisa rescuing Homer from DMV limbo.
• A unifying theme is the focus on different life stages of the Simpson family and spotlighting Julie Kavner's characters, with noticeable improvement in her voice performance.
• While not reaching classic status, the episode stands as the second-best Halloween special of Season 38, maintaining a solid but unspectacular quality.