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Francis in the Haunted House

1956Movie1 h 20 minNR

Comedy
55
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb5.7Rotten Tomatoes–50%

A nostalgic, hopeful fantasy movie about crime.

Good for family movie night · friends night · party vibe

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Not for big ideas, tears or brutality.

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Story

A ha-ha-haunted house has got 'em! ...and it's every ghost for himself!

Reporter David Prescott becomes unlikely friends with Francis, who is the only witness to a murder. As Prescott finds himself in and out of the police station as a supposedly delirious suspect, he must clear his name with Francis in tow, and set off to the spooky old castle where the real killer waits!

Feels like

  • B-Movie Comedy Mystery
  • Talking Animal Sidekick
  • Slapstick Humor
  • Haunted House Trope
  • Light Crime Thriller
  • Vintage Hollywood Charm
  • Absurd Premise
  • Family-Friendly Suspense
  • Low-Stakes Adventure

Cast

16 of 16

Crew

Directed by
Charles Lamont
Written by
William Raynor, Herbert H. Margolis
Produced by
Robert Arthur
Music by
Joseph Gershenson, Leslie I. Carey, Robert Pritchard

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

July 9, 1956 · 1 h 20 min · NR

Released
July 9, 1956
Runtime
1 h 20 min
Age rating
NR
Genres
Fantasy, Comedy, Horror
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
1 country

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream Francis in the Haunted House?"

Questions about Francis in the Haunted House

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Francis in the Haunted House?

In the United States, you can rent or buy Francis in the Haunted House from Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home.

Is Francis in the Haunted House worth watching?

55
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 55 (IMDb 5.7).

Is Francis in the Haunted House okay for kids?

NR

Yes: it's rated NR in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Will Francis in the Haunted House scare me?

Not scaryTerrifying

Not much for a horror movie: scares are rated 2 of 10 and tension 4.

Will Francis in the Haunted House make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly slapstick (9 of 10) and situational comedy (8 of 10).