The black hole eventually consumes all of Springfield, sending the citizens to another dimension inhabited by friendly, garbage-worshipping aliens. Segment 2: "UNnormal Activity"
In a pun on the biblical epic The Greatest Story Ever Told , Lisa convinces the town to build a Subatomic Supercollider. The machine creates a miniature black hole that Lisa tries to keep as a "pet" in the basement. [S24E2] Treehouse of Horror XXIII
This segment is a direct parody of the Paranormal Activity franchise, utilizing a "found footage" camera style. The Simpsons S24E2 "Treehouse of Horror XXIII" - TV Tropes The black hole eventually consumes all of Springfield,
The episode kicks off with a segment set in ancient Mayan times, parodying the film Apocalypto . It plays on the then-current "2012 end of the world" craze, depicting a failed blood sacrifice that leads to giant Mayan stone gods awakening in the present day to destroy Springfield. This segment is a direct parody of the
Originally aired on October 7, 2012, "Treehouse of Horror XXIII" serves as a solid entry in the show's long-running Halloween tradition. While many modern installments struggle with pacing, this episode is often cited by fans as a "return to form" due to its imaginative concepts and tight storytelling. Opening: Mayan Prophecy
Despite Lisa’s warnings, the family begins using the black hole as a convenient trash disposal for everything from grease to Edna Krabappel.