A Haunted House (2013)
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A young couple's new life together is upended when they discover their home is inhabited by a malevolent spirit.
The story
In August 2012, a young couple, Malcolm and Kisha, move into a new home. After Kisha accidentally kills Malcolm's dog and experiences strange occurrences, she becomes convinced the house is haunted. To debunk her fears, Malcolm installs security cameras. However, the paranormal activity intensifies, leading them to hire a psychic named Chip to investigate. As the hauntings escalate, Kisha reveals a dark secret regarding a deal she made with the devil, while Malcolm struggles to protect his new life from the escalating supernatural threats.
Full plot (contains spoilers)
In August 2012, Malcolm and Kisha move into a new home where Kisha accidentally kills Malcolm's dog, Shiloh. After noticing strange events, Kisha believes the house is haunted. Malcolm installs security cameras, but the activity continues. They hire a psychic, Chip, who falls in love with Malcolm. Kisha confesses to making a deal with the devil for shoes and reveals her imaginary friend, Tony, caused paranormal activity since her childhood. The hauntings turn violent: the ghost rapes Malcolm and attacks Kisha. Malcolm's friend Steve and his girlfriend Jenny are scared off by a Ouija board. Eventually, Malcolm calls Father Doug for an exorcism, which fails and results in the accidental death of their housekeeper, Rosa. The group eventually beats Kisha to force the ghost out. In the final scene, Malcolm and Kisha have sex with the camera on; Kisha transforms into a demonic entity and attacks Malcolm.
- First release year
- 2013
- Runtime (minutes)
- 86
- Production countries
- United States
- Original languages
- English
- Directors
- Michael Tiddes
- Writers
- Marlon Wayans · screenplay; Rick Alvarez · screenplay
- Cast and characters
- Marlon Wayans · Malcolm Johnson; Essence Atkins · Kisha Davis; Cedric the Entertainer · Father Doug Williams; Nick Swardson · Chip the Psychic; David Koechner · Dan "the Man" Kearney; Dave Sheridan · Bob "Bobby" Kearney; Marlene Forte · Rosa; Andrew Daly · Steve
- Genres
- horror comedy; parody
- Themes
- supernatural; parody; marriage
- Tone and mood
- satirical; frenetic; raunchy
- Premise and plot tags
- horror comedy; found footage parody; exorcism
- Franchise connections
- A Haunted House
- Content notes
- demonic appearance; rape
- Reception
- The film received negative reviews from critics but was a financial success, grossing over $60 million on a $2.5 million budget. Audiences gave it a B- rating.
- Awards and nominations
- Golden Raspberry Award · Worst Supporting Actor · Nominated
- Production trivia
- The film parodies 'found footage' movies like Paranormal Activity.; A sequel was confirmed in 2013 due to the first film's success.
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