Haunted Spooks (1920): cast, story & where to watch
1920 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1920, Haunted Spooks is a comedy film directed by Hal Roach, running about 25 minutes. “Bar none, the greatest two reel Comedy ever made!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. After numerous failed attempts to commit suicide, our hero (Lloyd) runs into a lawyer who is looking for a stooge to stand in as a groom in order to secure an inheritance for his client (Davis). The inheritance is a house, which her scheming uncle "haunts" so that he can scare them off and claim the property.
Who’s in it. Haunted Spooks stars Harold Lloyd as The Boy, Mildred Davis as The Girl, Wallace Howe as The Uncle and Sammy Brooks as Short Butler (uncredited), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Haunted Spooks has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Criterion Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Haunted Spooks page.
If you liked it. Fans of Haunted Spooks tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Haunted Spooks (1920)?
- In US, Haunted Spooks is available to stream on Criterion Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Haunted Spooks worth watching?
- Haunted Spooks holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Haunted Spooks?
- Haunted Spooks stars Harold Lloyd, Mildred Davis, Wallace Howe, Sammy Brooks and William Gillespie.
- When was Haunted Spooks released?
- Haunted Spooks was released in 1920, with a runtime of about 25 minutes.