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Haunted Hotel Debuts on Netflix With Split Early Reviews

Early reviews spotlight striking visuals with some critics calling the comedy middling.

Overview

  • The Netflix Original adult animated horror-comedy from creator and showrunner Matt Roller premiered Sept. 19 with all 10 episodes now streaming.
  • Produced by Netflix Animation with executive producers Chris McKenna, Dan Harmon, and Steve Levy, the series blends family-sitcom dynamics with horror pastiches in ~24–25 minute installments.
  • The story follows single mother Katherine running the haunted Undervale Hotel with her children and the ghost of her brother Nathan, joined by demon child Abaddon.
  • The principal voice cast features Eliza Coupe, Will Forte, Skyler Gisondo, Natalie Palamides, and Jimmi Simpson, whose performance as Abaddon draws repeated praise in reviews.
  • Critics are divided, with outlets like Mashable and FandomWire highlighting ambition and genre Easter eggs, while The Guardian and Den of Geek describe the series as forgettable or merely fine.