Haunted Honeymoon

Haunted Honeymoon follows a radio duo known for solving mysteries on air, newly engaged and eager to prove their chemistry. When trouble with his voice crops up, Larry Abbot seeks an offbeat cure and drags his fiancé Vickie Pearl to his late family mansion in the countryside. The big house is crowded with a cast of colorful relatives and oddball staff who treat the visit like a running joke and a test of nerves. As daytime patter gives way to dim corridors and whispered legends, the estate seems to throb with secrets and playful mischief. Laughter, romance, and a dash of the uncanny mix as the couple contends with the mansion's eccentric atmosphere. A mood wavering between humor and dread.

Released in 1986 and directed by Gene Wilder, Haunted Honeymoon leans into Wilder's stagey humor. The look of the mansion was shaped by Terence Marsh, giving film a theatrical gothic mood. The cast pairs Wilder with Gilda Radner in a horror dynamic.

Box office revenue was about 8 million against a 13 million budget, signaling a modest reception. The film nevertheless found a niche audience among fans of Wilder and Radner's playful horror comedies. Its marketing leaned on classic haunted house vibes.

Among fans, Haunted Honeymoon is remembered as a curious late 80s blend of humor and spookiness that highlights Gene Wilder and Gilda Radner's onscreen dynamic. The film offers a nostalgic look at haunted house tropes filtered through stagey humor rather than pure fright. The production marks a niche 80s hybrid.

Critically, the blend of light horror and comedy drew mixed notes, with praise for Wilder and Radner's chemistry while some critics found the tone uneven. The film explores old family secrets and showmanship, with affection and resilient romance amid the spooky chaos that surrounds the mansion. Its humor has warmth.