A Haunted House (2013)

Malcolm and Kisha move into their dream home, but soon learn a demon also resides there. When Kisha becomes possessed, Malcolm - determined to keep his sex life on track - turns to a priest, a psychic, and a team of ghost-busters for help.

Director:

Michael Tiddes

Writers:

Marlon Wayans, Rick Alvarez

Stars:

Marlon Wayans, Marlene Forte, Essence Atkins

1 win.

Cast

Cast overview:
Marlon Wayans	...	Malcolm
Marlene Forte	...	Rosa
Essence Atkins	...	Kisha
David Koechner	...	Dan the Security Man
Dave Sheridan	...	Bob
Nick Swardson	...	Chip the Psychic
Alanna Ubach	...	Jenny
Andrew Daly	...	Steve
Cedric the Entertainer	...	Father Williams
Affion Crockett	...	Ray-Ray
J.B. Smoove	...	Kisha's Dad
Robin Thede	...	Kisha's Mom
Jordenn Thompson	...	Little Kisha

Storyline

Malcolm and Kisha move into their dream home, but soon learn a demon also resides there. When Kisha becomes possessed, Malcolm - determined to keep his sex life on track - turns to a priest, a psychic, and a team of ghost-busters for help.

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Plot Keywords:

psychic | priest | killing an animal | boyfriend girlfriend relationship | anal rape | 

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Taglines:

This $*%! ain't paranormal!

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Genres:

Comedy | Horror

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for crude and sexual content, language and some drug use

Details

Official Sites:

Official site

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

11 January 2013 (USA)

Also Known As:

Smartass

Filming Locations:

Stevenson Ranch, California, USA

Box Office

Budget:

$2,000,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend:

$18,101,682 (USA) (11 January 2013)

Gross:

$40,041,683 (USA) (1 March 2013)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Automatik Entertainment, Baby Way Productions, Cutting Edge

Technical Specs

Runtime:

86 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

The movie's release date, January 11th, 2013, was the original release date for "Scary Movie 5" before the latter moved to April 12th, 2013. Marlon Wayans, who wrote and stars in "A Haunted House", was one of the creators of the "Scary Movie" franchise. Both movies spoof "Paranormal Activity".

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Goofs

While they are making the video, the camera is moved from the tripod to the bedside cabinet. When they look at the tape the next day and see the door move, the camera is back on the tripod.

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Quotes

Father Williams: Tic tac toe in yo' face!

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Connections

References Left 4 Dead (2008)

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Soundtracks

"Shake It"
Written by James Longlands
Performed by James Langford

User Reviews

There's A Ghost In The House With Some Serious Life Issues.

I am a big fan of spoof comedies and when it comes to spoofing, who is better than the Wayans Bros. Even the ones in the Bottom 250 are my favorites.

But, A Haunted House isn't much of any genre that it boasts off. There are some ridiculously funny scenes out there and you will laugh your stomach out. But the rest 60 % of the total 80 minutes will bore the hell out of you - conversations, clichéd plot points and vague sequences. When you spoof Paranormal Activity & The Devil Inside, you shouldn't just copy, but invent. And I personally feel, the plot could've been a little more Wayanic. And I found only the lead actors funny; the rest were platonic.

You should not visit a theater for this and can easily pass or wait for the DVD. But, if you are a spoof-lover and dig Scary Movie franchise, The Disaster Movie, Epic Movie & Dance Flick, this is for you!

WATCH OUT FOR: the smoking ghost!

Can be watched with a typical Indian family? NO

Language: Strong | Sex: Very Strong | Nudity: Critically Strong | Violence: Strong | Smoking: Average | Alcohol: No | Gore: No | Mouth- Kiss: Strong