Overview"Haunted Honeymoon" is a 1986 comedy scary movie directed by Gene Wilder, who likewise co-wrote the movie script along with Terence Marsh. It's notable for being a loving tribute to the traditional haunted house and murder mystery movies of the 1940s. Besides Wilder, the movie includes an all-star cast including Gilda Radner and Dom DeLuise.
StorylineThe film is embeded in the late 1930s and mostly centers around the characters Larry Abbot (played by Gene Wilder) and Vickie Pearle (played by Gilda Radner), who are engaged. Their functions in a radio mystery show have them representing a couple team who resolve criminal activities. Larry, nevertheless, is afflicted by speech problems due to his worry of marital relationship.
To help him conquer his worry, his uncle, Dr. Paul Abbot, chooses to perform a little "theatrical therapy" on Larry, including a staged haunted home situation. The whole family is advised to contribute, so Larry can face fear to the point of being exposed to scare. They return to their ancestral house, which is a majestic yet creepy castle for this unusual treatment.
Turn of EventsRegrettably, things get considerably made complex when a real murderer is discovered to be on the loose in the castle, leaving everybody in a state of fear and confusion. Larry and Vickie need to navigate through these strange and terrible situations while trying to keep themselves (and their relationship) undamaged.
Larry's cousin, Francis Jr, is found dead. As everybody is stressed over their security and the wedding, they expose all family tricks hoping that they can make sense of what's happening. As the plot unfolds, many comical weaves leave the audience guessing who the genuine killer might be.
Climax and ConclusionIn a climactic series towards completion, Larry is confronted by Aunt Katherine, who is revealed to be the murderer. Larry successfully conquers his worries in the ensuing struggle, demonstrating heroism, and improv abilities he gained from radio. He eliminates the worries holding him back, which in turn, also cures his speech impediment.
The movie concludes with the marriage of Larry and Vickie, who've browsed through tricks, murder, and ghosts. Regardless of the experience, they are now stronger together, ready to start their life as a married couple.
Crucial Reception"Haunted Honeymoon" was not hugely successful upon its initial release and has actually been met with combined evaluations, mainly for its lack of general scariness and Wilder's rather frenetic directorial design. Regardless of this, it preserves its nostalgic beauty, drawing on the traditional haunted home storyline with aspects of slapstick comedy and screwball antics. The film is now thought about a cult classic among fans of Wilder and Radner. It was the last film that the couple made together prior to Radner's terrible death from ovarian cancer in 1989. For them, "Haunted Honeymoon" functions as a testimony to their indisputable chemistry and comical talents.
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