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==Trivia==
==Trivia==
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*The episode title is a pun of the horror movie title ''[[Wikipedia:A Nightmare on Elm Street|A Nightmare on Elm Street]]'' and the iPad's camera feature.
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*The episode title is a pun of the horror movie title ''A Nightmare on Elm Street'' and the iPad's camera feature.
*[[Blockbuster]] was a successful video rental store, until streaming video through the internet made watching movies easier. Last year, Blockbuster went bankrupt and was sold to Dish Network,<ref>{{cite web |url=http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052748704101604576246013124028834.html?mod=WSJ_hp_MIDDLETopStories|title=Article reporting purchase of Blockbuster by Dish Network}}</ref> referenced by Randy's acquisition of the company. In October, 2013, Dish announced that it was closing it's last remaining Blockbuster stores, truely marking the end of Blockbuster.
*[[Blockbuster]] was a successful video rental store, until streaming video through the internet made watching movies easier. Last year, Blockbuster went bankrupt and was sold to Dish Network,<ref>{{cite web |url=http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052748704101604576246013124028834.html?mod=WSJ_hp_MIDDLETopStories|title=Article reporting purchase of Blockbuster by Dish Network}}</ref> referenced by Randy's acquisition of the company. In October, 2013, Dish announced that it was closing it's last remaining Blockbuster stores, truely marking the end of Blockbuster.
*[[Butters Stotch]] dressed up as the 'Wereprechaun'. This was a scrapped idea mentioned during the "[[Imaginationland]]" DVD commentary.
*[[Butters Stotch]] dressed up as the 'Wereprechaun'. This was a scrapped idea mentioned during the "[[Imaginationland]]" DVD commentary.
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==References to Popular Culture==
==References to Popular Culture==
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*The boys are dressed like [[Wikipedia:Marvel Comics|Marvel]]/[[Wikipedia:The Walt Disney Company|Disney]] super heroes: [[Wikipedia:Iron Man|Iron Man]], [[Wikipedia:Hulk (comics)|The Hulk]], [[Wikipedia:Captain America|Captain America]], and [[Wikipedia:Thor (Marvel Comics)|Thor]]. This is a reference to the recent film ''[[Wikipedia:The Avengers (2012 film)|The Avengers]]''.
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*The boys are dressed like Marvel/Disney Super Heroes: Iron Man, The Hulk, Captain America, and Thor. This is a reference to the recent film ''The Avengers''.
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*[[Eric Cartman]] is mistaken for LGBT celebrities; [[Wikipedia:Bruce Vilanch|Bruce Vilanch]], [[Wikipedia:Chaz Bono|Chaz Bono]], [[Wikipedia:Harvey Fierstein|Harvey Fierstein]], as well as reality TV personality [[Alana Thompson|Honey Boo Boo]], when the boys are trick-or-treating.
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*[[Eric Cartman]] is mistaken for LGBT celebrities; Bruce Vilanch, Chaz Bono, Harvey Fierstein, as well as reality TV personality [[Alana Thompson|Honey Boo Boo]], when the boys are trick-or-treating.
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*The names Stan gives his "torturers" are Bruce, Tony, and Curt. The former two reference the Hulk's and Iron Man's respective alter egos, Bruce Banner and Tony Stark, while the latter is a nod towards the character Curt Vaughan from the film ''[[Wikipedia:The Cabin in the Woods|The Cabin in the Woods]]'', portrayed by [[Wikipedia:Chris Hemsworth|Chris Hemsworth]] who also played Thor in ''The Avengers''.
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*The names Stan gives his "torturers" are Bruce, Tony, and Curt. The former two reference the Hulk's and Iron Man's respective alter egos, Bruce Banner and Tony Stark, while the latter is a nod towards the character Curt Vaughan from the film ''The Cabin in the Woods,'' portrayed by Chris Hemsworth who also played Thor in ''The Avengers''.
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*Stan's quote, 'Stay gold' is from the [[Wikipedia:The Outsiders (novel)|novel]] and [[Wikipedia:The Outsiders (film)|film]] ''The Outsiders'' where the protagonist Johnny tells Ponyboy to, 'Stay Gold'. This was originally from the novel ''[[Wikipedia:Gone with the Wind|Gone With the Wind]]'', which was also mentioned in the book.
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*Stan's quote, 'Stay gold' is from the novel and film ''The Outsiders'' where the protagonist Johnny tells Ponyboy to, 'Stay Gold'. This was originally from the novel ''Gone With the Wind'', which was also mentioned in the book.
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*Many scenes of Randy in Blockbuster and when he freezes at the end are references to the 1980 film ''[[Wikipedia:The Shining (film)|The Shining]]'' (and partially on the [[Wikipedia:The Shining (novel)|novel]] upon which the film was based).
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*Many scenes of Randy in Blockbuster and when he freezes at the end are references to the 1980 film ''The Shining''.
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*[[Wikipedia:Monster Mash|Monster Mash]] is a 1962 novelty song written and performed by [[Wikipedia:Bobby Pickett|Bobby "Boris" Pickett]]. The police quote this song in the hospital when mentioning the Halloween party.
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*"Monster Mash" is a 1962 novelty song written and performed by Bobby "Boris" Pickett. The police quote this song in the hospital when mentioning the Halloween party.
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*There are multiple references to the music video for the song "[[Gangnam Style]]" by South Korean rapper [[Wikipedia:Psy|PSY]].
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*There are multiple references to the music video for the song "[[Gangnam Style]]" by South Korean rapper PSY.
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*The female ghost from the 1980s was looking for the Tom Hanks movie ''[[Wikipedia:Turner & Hooch|Turner & Hooch]]'', released in 1989.
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*The female ghost from the 1980s was looking for the Tom Hanks movie ''Turner & Hooch,'' released in 1989.
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*Randy stares blankly towards a demonstration television showcasing Seth McFarlane's film ''[[Wikipedia:Ted (film)|Ted]]''.
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*Randy stares blankly towards a demonstration television showcasing Seth McFarlane's film ''Ted''.
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*At the "Monster Mash", there is a brief scene where Mr. Garrison is shown dressed as Ryan Gosling's character from the 2011 movie ''[[Wikipedia:Drive (2011 film)|Drive]]''.
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*At the "Monster Mash", there is a brief scene where Mr. Garrison is shown dressed as Ryan Gosling's character from the 2011 movie ''Drive''.
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*Some costumes seen at the "Monster Mash" include [[Wikipedia:Batman|Batman]], [[Wikipedia:Flash (comics)|Flash]], [[Wikipedia:Raphael (Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles)|Raphael]] from ''[[Wikipedia:Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles|Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles]]'', [[Wikipedia:SpongeBob SquarePants (character)|SpongeBob SquarePants]], [[Wikipedia:Harry Potter (character)|Harry Potter]], [[Wikipedia:The Smurfs|a Smurf]], "Red Bird" from [[Wikipedia:Angry Birds|Angry Birds]], [[Wikipedia:Finn the Human|Finn]] from [[Wikipedia:Adventure Time|Adventure Time]], [[Wikipedia:Luke Skywalker|Luke Skywalker]] and [[Wikipedia:Darth Vader|Darth Vader]] from ''[[Wikipedia:Star Wars|Star Wars]]'', and [[Wikipedia:Merida (Disney)|Mérida]] from the [[Wikipedia:Walt Disney Pictures|Disney]]/[[Wikipedia:Pixar|Pixar]] film ''[[Wikipedia:Brave (2012 film)|Brave]]''.
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*Some costumes seen at the "Monster Mash" include Batman, Flash, Raphael from ''Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles'', SpongeBob SquarePants, Harry Potter, a Smurf, "Red Bird" from Angry Birds, Finn from Adventure Time, Luke Skywalker and Darth Vader from ''Star Wars'', and Mérida from the Disney/Pixar film ''Brave''.
==Continuity==
==Continuity==