Wacky Wayan delivers again with horror movie spoof

Taylor Bembery
Blue & White Flash / Staff Writer

One of the wacky Wayans is at it again with a “Paranormal Activity” and “The Devil Inside” parody film called “A Haunted House.”  The R-rated, 1 hour and 35 minute comedy/horror film premiered in theatres on Jan. 13 and grossed $18,101,682 at the box office in its opening weekend.

The movie begins with strange occurrences befalling a young couple, Malcolm and Kisha, who are played by Marlon Wayans and Essence Atkins.

You may remember Marlon as the younger Wayans brother from the hit WB sitcom “The Wayans Bros” along with many other notable performances in spoof movies that include, “Scary Movie 1 &2,” “White Chicks” and “Dance Flick.”  Wayans has proven that he can do more than just act a fool on screen with his roles in the critically acclaimed “Requiem for a Dream” and his appearance in “G.I. Joe: The Rise of the Cobra.”  However, getting back to his comedic roots in “A Haunted House” was a welcome treat for movie goers.

Atkins is also no stranger to the big screen or television sitcoms, but is best known for her role as Dee Dee in the hit UPN sitcom, “Half & Half.” She also had recurring roles on “The Cosby Show,” “Smart Guy” and the current “Are We There Yet” sitcom.  Atkins’ has a long list of notable roles in movies including “How High,” “Dance Flick” and “Deliver Us From Eva.”
The movies details the couples move into their dream house but they quickly find that they are not alone. However, it is not the house that is haunted, its Malcolm’s girlfriend Kisha who is possessed by a demon.

Malcolm hires everyone from a priest, who is played by Cedric the Entertainer, a psychic, gangsters and ghost hunters to exorcise Kisha’s unwelcomed demon. Throughout the movie Malcolm is determined not to let the evil spirit ruin his relationship and more importantly, his sex life.
Kendra Montgomery, a senior elementary education major from Detroit, Mich., saw the movie on opening night and said it was worth the money to see it.

“I usually don’t go to the movies, but I wanted to go see “A Haunted  House” because I  liked the past movies the Wayans  have done and I wasn’t disappointed because it was actually funny,” said Montgomery.

If you want to get a good laugh, then don’t miss “A Haunted House.” The entire theater was laughing out loud during the movie at  pretty much every scene. If you like spoof movies like “Scary Movie” then you will definitely like this one.