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If you’re looking for a good laugh and some spooky thrills, look no further than the current top-ranking film on Netflix. We’re talking about “Tenemos un fantasma” (We Have a Ghost), a hilarious horror-comedy that will keep you entertained for over two hours. With an incredible cast and a story based on Geoff Manaugh’s short story “Ernest,” this film has taken the streaming platform by storm. Here are five fascinating facts about this must-watch movie.
What’s the Story?
According to the synopsis released by Netflix, “After discovering a ghost with a troubled past in their new home, a family becomes an internet sensation…and the target of a shady government agency.” The plot revolves around Kevin, a teenager who is less than thrilled about moving into a new house. However, everything changes when he discovers a ghost in the attic, whom he names Ernest. Unable to speak or remember much about himself, the ghost needs Kevin’s help to resolve some unfinished business. But when Kevin’s father, Frank, learns about Ernest, he sees an opportunity to make some money and posts a viral video.
Who’s in the Cast?
“Tenemos un fantasma” features several talented actors who are making waves in Hollywood. You’ll recognize David Harbour from “Stranger Things,” Anthony Mackie from “The Hurt Locker” and “Falcon and the Winter Soldier,” Jennifer Coolidge, the award-winning actress from “The White Lotus,” and comedian Tig Notaro. The cast also includes Jahi Di’Allo Winston, Tom Bower, Faith Ford, Steve Coulter, Erica Ash, Niles Fitch, and more.
Tenemos un fantasma (2023). Photo: Scott Saltzman/Netflix.
The Minds Behind It
“Tenemos un fantasma” was written and directed by Christopher Landon, known for films like “Paranormal Activity: The Marked Ones,” “Happy Death Day,” and “Freaky.” The screenplay is based on Geoff Manaugh’s short story “Ernest,” published in 2017. Legendary Pictures and Temple Hill Entertainment served as the film’s production companies, with Netflix handling distribution.
The Critical Reception
As with any film, “Tenemos un fantasma” has received mixed reviews from critics. Variety’s review states, “Despite the great performances by David Harbour and Jennifer Coolidge, this horror-comedy feels like a misfire.” Collider echoes this sentiment, calling it a “failed horror-comedy… The promising premise is let down by a lack of creativity, despite the solid cast doing their best.”
However, not all reviews are negative. Bloody Disgusting praises it as “a fun, lighthearted family adventure that is entertaining and heartwarming, making it a great choice to introduce younger audiences to science fiction and horror.” IndieWire concludes, “By the time the credits roll, all we’re left with is a generic but competent ghost story.”
Ready for a Spooky-Laugh?
If you’re intrigued by what you’ve heard so far, check out the trailer for “Tenemos un fantasma” below. Get ready for a hilarious and thrilling adventure that will keep you entertained from beginning to end.
