Ever since Abbott and Costello spoofed monster flicks in the 1940’s, the parody film has delivered plenty of memorable movies. Blazing Saddles, Monty Python and The Holy Grail, and Airplane! made smart observations about film genres, mixed with some truly silly moments. These days, however, the spoof movie is sadly missing the element of satire.
Co-written by and starring Marlon Wayans, A Haunted House pokes fun at the subgenre of the found footage horror movie in the vein of Paranormal Activity, The Devil Inside, etc. These films seem perfect for spoofing, with their low-fi look and focus on demonic possession. Unfortunately, instead of trying to poke fun at the clichés within those films, A Haunted House goes for cheap laughs instead.
