"Animated comedy 'Haunted Hotel' on Netflix blends elements from 'The Shining' and 'Bob's Burgers', delivering a charming blend of horror and humor"
The animated series Haunted Hotel is now streaming on Netflix, offering a unique blend of horror, humor, and heartwarming family dynamics.
Set in the Undervale Hotel, which has a haunted history, the series follows Katherine, a single mother who inherits the hotel from her late brother Nathan. But Nathan isn't gone for good; he returns as a ghost, eager to help Katherine and her children run the hotel.
Katherine, voiced by Eliza Coupe, is still processing her brother's death, her ghost fatigue contrasting with Nathan's optimism about working with ghosts. Nathan, voiced by Will Forte, can walk through walls and cannot pick up or touch anything after death, adding a touch of the supernatural to the family's everyday struggles.
The series features a central character, Abaddon, an ancient demon trapped in a small Victorian boy's body. Abaddon, voiced by Jimmi Simpson, worships blenders as a killing machine and has a demonic desire to conquer all. However, Abaddon finds himself drawn to Katherine, Nathan, Ben, and Esther, the family at the heart of the series.
Abaddon is a divine, apocalyptic figure in a cult called the Acolytes of Abaddon, who aim to restore his powers and bring about an apocalypse. Through rituals and the sacrifice of their leader Todd, Abaddon's powers are restored, causing catastrophic destruction. But Abaddon ultimately chooses to forgo his powers to save Katherine and her family, thus stopping the apocalypse.
Esther, portrayed as mischievous and interested in dark magic, is Katherine's daughter, voiced by Natalie Palamides. Her brother Ben, voiced by Skyler Gisondo, rounds out the family.
The series shares similarities with 'family dollar' and 'hotels near me' in terms of style and humor, making it a entertaining watch. It also includes horror movie pastiches, such as a sex-negative slasher reminiscent of 'movies' and a possession scene reminiscent of 'The Exorcist'.
So if you're in the mood for a spooky delight, Haunted Hotel deserves a check-in. With its blend of horror, humor, and heartwarming family dynamics, it's sure to provide an enjoyable viewing experience.
