A Haunted House (2013)

Director:

Michael Tiddes

Writers (WGA):

Marlon Wayans (written by) &
Rick Alvarez (written by)

Release Date:

11 January 2013 (USA)

Genre:

Comedy | Horror

Tagline:

This $*%! ain't paranormal!

Plot:

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. |

Plot Keywords:

Priest | Psychic | Flashback | Character Says I Love You | Dead Dog

Awards:

1 win

Cast

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
rest of cast listed alphabetically:
Damien Bray	...	Entity (uncredited)
Joel Kelley Dauten	...	Egon (uncredited)
Bobbie Lee	...	Thug (uncredited)
Liana Mendoza	...	Carmita (uncredited)
Jamie Noel	...	Juanita (uncredited)

Directed by
Michael Tiddes

Writing credits (WGA)
Marlon Wayans		(written by) &
Rick Alvarez		(written by)

Produced by
Rick Alvarez	....	producer
Lisa Blum	....	executive producer
Stuart Ford	....	executive producer
Brian Kavanaugh-Jones	....	executive producer
Todd King	....	co-executive producer
Tony Roman	....	associate producer
Steven Squillante	....	executive producer
James D. Stern	....	executive producer
Michael Tiddes	....	co-producer
Marlon Wayans	....	producer

Cinematography by
Steve Gainer

Film Editing by
Suzanne Hines

Casting by
Mary Vernieu

Production Design by
Fred Andrews

Costume Design by
Ariyela Wald-Cohain

Makeup Department
Kristy Horiuchi	....	makeup department head
Dean Jones	....	key makeup artist

Production Management
Traceigh Scottel	....	production supervisor

Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
Melody Beam	....	second assistant director
Jennifer Herman	....	second second assistant director
Ross Novie	....	first assistant director

Art Department
Analisa Quilty	....	lead person

Sound Department
Roberto Domínguez	....	foley editor
Roberto Domínguez	....	foley mixer
Roberto Domínguez	....	foley supervisor
Mark Ettel	....	sound re-recording mixer
Andy Hurtado	....	additional foley mixer
Andy Hurtado	....	adr mixer
Andy Hurtado	....	foley editor
Andy Hurtado	....	sound engineer
Anthony Krajchir	....	sound engineer
Matthew Nicolay	....	sound mixer
Ken Pries	....	sound
Paul Ratajczak	....	sound re-recording mixer
Matthew Sanchez	....	sound utility
Isabel Shaw	....	additional second assistant sound
Stacey A. Washer	....	boom operator
Lance Wiseman	....	dialogue editor

Special Effects by
Larz Anderson	....	special effects coordinator

Visual Effects by
Christian Cardona	....	visual effects supervisor

Stunts
Damien Bray	....	lead stunt rigger
Keenen Bray	....	stunt rigger
Dartenea Bryant	....	stunt double: Essence Atkins
Candace Hollinger	....	stunt double: Essence Atkins
Natascha Hopkins	....	stunt double: Essence Atkins
Terrence Julien	....	stunt double: Marlon Wayans
Mikal Kartvedt	....	stunt coordinator
Michelle Alvarado Martins	....	stunt double: Essence Atkins (as Michelle Alvarado)
Liana Mendoza	....	stunt performer
Alice Rietveld	....	stunt double
Ryan Sturz	....	utility stunts
Frank Torres	....	utility stunts

Camera and Electrical Department
Stephan Dalyai	....	gaffer
Mitch Gulbin	....	grip
Arlene Muller	....	second assistant camera
Aaron Picot	....	digital imaging technician
Scotty Reese	....	digital utility
Jason Rez	....	key grip

Casting Department
Michelle Wade Byrd	....	casting associate

Costume and Wardrobe Department
Alison Levine	....	set costumer (set costumer)
Meredith Montano	....	set costumer

Editorial Department
Sandra Angeline	....	assistant editor
Doug Delaney	....	digital intermediate colorist
Allison Hettinger	....	digital intermediate engineer
Michael Lafuente	....	digital intermediate technical producer
Jon Pehlke	....	digital intermediate editor

Music Department
Andy Ross	....	music supervisor

Transportation Department
Mitchell Bergman	....	transportation coordinator
Charles Gatson	....	driver
Jon Gearhart	....	transportation captain
Al Valentine	....	driver

Other crew
Joe Abel	....	assistant to the producers
Carrie Berg	....	additional office production assistant
Sarah Clifford	....	animal supplier
Sarah Clifford	....	animal trainer
Bailey Conway	....	production executive
Sean Evans	....	marketing support
Marigold Franklin	....	key craft service
Andre Gaudry	....	location manager
Frank Sharp	....	additional voice
Christiane Sommermeier	....	marketing
Suzanne C. Swindle	....	script supervisor
Chang Tseng	....	production coordinator
Sean Whittaker	....	set medic

Thanks
Charles M. Barsamian	....	special thanks

Production Companies

• Automatik Entertainment (in association with)
• Baby Way Productions
• Cutting Edge
• Endgame Entertainment (in association with) (as Endgame Releasing)
• IM Global

Distributors

• Cathay-Keris Films (2013) (Singapore) (theatrical)
• Entertainment One Benelux (2013) (Netherlands) (theatrical)
• Falcom Media (2013) (Germany) (theatrical)
• Innoform Media (2013) (Singapore) (theatrical)
• Open Road Films (II) (2013) (USA) (theatrical)
• Viva International Pictures (2013) (Philippines) (theatrical)
• Paramount Home Entertainment (2013) (Australia) (DVD)
• Universal Studios Home Entertainment (2013) (USA) (DVD) (Blu-ray)
• VVS Films (2013) (Canada) (all media)

Other Companies

• Animal Savvy  animals provided by
• Cutting Edge Group  music services by
• Filmtools  expendables
• Mercury Sound Studios  post-production sound services

Also Known As:

MPAA:

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

Runtime:

86 min

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Certification:

USA:R (certificate #47839) | Netherlands:12 | Philippines:R-16 | Singapore:M18 (cut) | Canada:18A (Ontario) | Australia:MA15+ | Hong Kong:IIB | Ireland:18 | UK:15 | Ireland:16 | Switzerland:14

Filming Locations:

Santa Clarita, California, USA

Company:

Automatik Entertainment

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".

Goofs:

Continuity: 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.

Quotes:

Father Williams:Tic tac toe in yo' face!

Movie Connections:

Spoofs Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery (1997)

Soundtrack:

Turn It Up

Not as bad as you're led to believe, but still pretty flimsy

*1/2 out of **** (ROTTEN)

Channel the New Year. Already in the second week, the Tomato Meter is at its lowest- a dashing seven percent, and with a spoof movie. This cannot end well. I will admit, the trailer had me chuckling. I'm big on stereotypical humor, and from time to time I like to succumb myself to just stupid, dumb fun. Being a fan of the first Scary Movie certainly doesn't hurt matters.

With that being said, "A Haunted House" is exactly what you'd expect... and not much else. In terms of humor, the ratio's about 2:5. That might seem like a bad mark, which it is, but for a film that aims at the lowest common denominator and scores a higher denominator, it's not too shabby. Acting/story, well, you don't go to these kinds of movies for that. Same goes for editing/choreography.

There's not much you can say about this film. This is one of those cases where you either are the audience FOR this film or you're not. If you're a fan of the first two Scary Movies, have an admiration for the Wayans brothers, and dig the advertisements for this film, you'll walk out of there with some good laughs here and there. If you completely despise these movies, or this type of humor in general, you'll walk out feeling cheated.

However, be warned, this is NOT a kids film (ala a Jason Friedberg/Aaron Seltzer production or even the last Scary Movies that were PG-13). Tons of sex scenes (played for laughs though), nudity, drugs, and such abound.

All in all, it's not as bad as you're led to believe, but it's still pretty flimsy.