Luther Heggs just wanted to write a good story for the local paper. His assignment: spend one night in the town’s infamous haunted mansion. The problem: Luther is terrified of everything, from creaking doors to his own shadow. This 1966 comedy-mystery follows the timid typesetter as he stumbles through a night of spectral encounters, accidental heroics, and a surprising chance at romance, all while trying to prove a murder really did happen in the old Simms house.
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🔍 Search on JustWatch →Director Alan Rafkin crafts a gentle comedy that relies on the gap between gothic horror tropes and mundane reality. The atmosphere emerges from exaggerated reactions to ordinary household noises.
Ideal for family viewing when seeking undemanding entertainment. Viewers will smile at the protagonist's innocence rather than feel genuine fear. — MovieFinder Editorial
Director: Alan Rafkin
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With kids on a lazy Sunday afternoon, blankets and snacks at hand.
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