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, Essence Atkins, Marlene Forte

1 win & 1 nomination.

Cast

Complete credited 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
J.B. Smoove	...	Kisha's Stepdad (as JB Smoove)
Robin Thede	...	Kisha's Mom
Jordenn Thompson	...	Little Kisha
Affion Crockett	...	Ray-Ray
Cedric the Entertainer	...	Father Williams

Storyline

In October 2012 a video footage is found at the home of Malcolm Johnson and the recordings are still unexplained. Past this prologue a story in flashback form unfolds. During the summer of 2012, Malcolm and Kisha move in together and start a happy life. One night Kisha notices a few unexplained phenomena that convince her their house is haunted by ghosts. To allay her fears Malcom hires a camera crew to film inside the house day and night. A few nights later Malcom and Keisha have sex on camera, despite Keisha's protests at being filmed. Upon reviewing the sex tape the next day, Malcom and Keisha notice a few paranormal phenomena caught on tape. Malcom wants to sell the house but the housing market is slow. Therefore, Malcom decides to hire a psychic to come to the house and investigate. After Kisha confesses to making a deal with the devil for a pair of shoes things start to make sense but it doesn't solve the problems caused by the paranormal phenomena.

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Plot Keywords:

parody | psychic | priest | female nudity | woman in a bikini | 

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Taglines:

This $*%! ain't paranormal!

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Genres:

Comedy | Fantasy

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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 Spanish

Release Date:

11 January 2013 (USA)

Also Known As:

Smartass

Filming Locations:

Stevenson Ranch, California, USA

Box Office

Budget:

$2,500,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend USA:

$18,101,682, 13 January 2013, Wide Release

Gross USA:

$40,041,683

Cumulative Worldwide Gross:

$60,141,683

Company Credits

Production Co:

Open Road Films, IM Global, Endgame Entertainment

Technical Specs

Runtime:

86 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

The character of Dan the Security Man (played by David Koechner) talks about the movie Snakes on a Plane (2006). Koechner actually had a supporting role in that movie.

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Goofs

(at around 24 mins) 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

[first lines]
Malcolm: Why isn't this stupid thing working? See, that's that bullshit. I'm taking this shit right back to Best Buy.
[takes off lens cap]
Malcolm: Or not. Stupid lens cap.

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Crazy Credits

Alternative takes are shown during the end credits.

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Alternate Versions

In Singapore, the crucifix masturbation scene was removed completely for an M18 rating; the edit stipulated was in accordance with the BFC's Classification Guidelines which state that "films that denigrate any racial or religious group, or create misunderstanding or disharmony among-st the races are not allowed for all ratings."

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Connections

Spoofs Paranormal Activity (2007)

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Soundtracks

Turn It Up
Written by Ali Dee (as Ali Theodore), Sérgio Cabral, Nick Wiz Loizides (as Nicholas Loizides), Julian Davis and Joseph Daniel Smart
Performed by Chris Classic featuring Venom
Produced by Ali Dee and Nick Wiz Loizides (as Nick Wiz )for DeeTown Entertainment
Publishing by Deemania (BMI) and Cutting Edge Music Holdings (PRS)
Courtesy of DeeTown Entertainment

User Reviews

Very funny for a half hour then started to repeat itself. Better then the recent Scary Movie movies though. I say B-.

"You made a deal with the devil for a pair of shoes? Not shoes Malcolm!!! Louboutins OK, they've got red soles and they make my calves pop. I really needed them OK!" Malcolm (Wayans) and Kisha (Atkins) have moved in together and are excited to start their new life together. When strange things start to happen they look for answers and narrow it down to one thing. A ghost is messing with them. This is another movie that is pretty much what you would expect. Funnier then the recent Scary Movie movies but after a half hour it seemed to run out of ideas and started to repeat itself. The first half hour was really funny though. The movie spoofs the Paranormal Activity and Last Exorcism movies so if you have seen those this will be funnier. The dialog is funny and this is worth watching but don't expect to laugh all the way through, unless you like the same joke over and over. Overall, very funny for awhile then runs out of steam. I give it a B-.