Muppets Haunted Mansion
Seen it?2021 | 52 min | Comedy, Family, TV Movie
Sunday Safe BetWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It earned strong reviews (70% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had a box office flop and a lukewarm 6.4 out of 10 from audiences. A safe bet when you want something reliable.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who wants a laugh and families. If you loved Hairspray, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Light and funny, feel-good.
- The pace
- Breezy, at 52 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated PG. Worth a look first if you have very young kids.
On Halloween night, Gonzo and Pepe are challenged to face their fears and stay in the Haunted Mansion until sunrise, encountering many frightening, funny, and perhaps a little familiar, phantoms over the course of their stay.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
70% on Rotten Tomatoes, 67 on Metacritic
- AudiencesBelow par
6.4 out of 10
- AwardsBelow par
1 win and 4 nominations from smaller awards and festivals
- Reach & staying powerWeak
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; interest faded quickly after launch
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 51K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Kirk R. Thatcher
- Dave GoelzGonzo / Bunsen / Zoot / Beauregard / Waldorf / Chip / Randy Pig
- Bill BarrettaPepe / Rowlf / Dr. Teeth / The Swedish Chef
- Eric JacobsonMiss Piggy / Fozzie / Animal / Sam Eagle
- Matt VogelKermit / Uncle Deadly / Floyd / Sweetums / Pops
- Peter LinzWalter / Joe From Legal / Statler / Robin / Lips
- David RudmanScooter / Janice / Beaker / Wayne / Squid Ghost
- Alice DinneanMummy / Caretaker's Dog / Miss Cartier
- Bruce LanoilDuddy / Ballroom Rat
- Julianne BuescherYolanda / Beverly Plume / Wanda / Screaming Ghost
- Brian HensonSal Minella