A Haunted House 2
Film Review
by Kam Williams
Headline:
Ghost Spooks Newlyweds in Irreverent Horror Spoof
A Haunted House, an irreverent spoof
of Paranormal Activity, co-starred Marlon Wayans and Essence Atkins as Malcolm
and Kisha, a couple whose home was invaded by demonic forces. Along the way, she
became possessed by the devil and turned on her man, despite the best efforts of
an exasperated exorcist (Cedric the Entertainer).
All of the above are
back for A Haunted House 2, a jaw-dropping sequel which ups the ante in terms
of gratuitous gore, sexuality, nudity, profanity and use of the N-word. Nevertheless,
the review-proof teensploitation flick is apt to appeal to the same folks who
made the original such a runaway hit.
At the point
of departure, Kisha perishes in a car accident, which Malcolm and his cousin
Ray-Ray (Affion Crockett) survive. Fast-forward a year and Malcolm’s married to
Megan (Jaime Pressly) and moving into a new home, along with her kids, Becky
(Ashley Rickards) and Wyatt (Steele Stebbins), and his dog, Shiloh.
The shopworn
cliché of a safe literally falling from the sky and flattening the pooch is the
first sign that something suspicious might be afoot on the premises. The
mysterious goings-on only escalate after an inconsolable Malcolm tries to join
his dearly departed pet in the grave.
Turns out
jealous Kisha’s ghost is determined to wreck the newlyweds’ relationship. Spells
subsequently provide the convenient cover for disgusting skits ranging from
Malcolm’s mating with a doll, to flatulent Wyatt’s farting in his sister’s
face, to projectile vomiting, to promiscuous Becky’s having a penis lodged in
her throat.
Eventually, the priest is
summoned again, leading to another finale serving as a set up for a sequel. A kitchen
sink comedy more shocking than funny and strictly recommended for rabid fans of
the bottom-feeding franchise.
Fair (1 star)
Rated R
for violence, graphic sexuality, frontal nudity, drug use, ethnic slurs and
pervasive profanity
Running time: 87 minutes
Distributor: Open Road Films
To see a trailer for
A Haunted House 2, visit: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZJ1CsG-bJqc
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