An American family moves in to the Canterville Chase, a London mansion that has been haunted by ghost Sir Simon De Canterville for 300 years.
Acting
Stephen Fry's theatrical meltdowns deserve a standing ovation.
Score
Hugh Laurie voicing five characters including Death himself.
Production
Gorgeous gothic animation that makes dust look expensive.
Director
Kim Burdon
Stephen Fry
Sir Simon de Canterville (voice)
Hugh Laurie
Grim Reaper / Gardener / Swordsman / Monster / Old Duke (voice)
Freddie Highmore
Henry Duke of Cheshire (voice)
Emily Carey
Virginia Otis (voice)
Imelda Staunton
Mrs Umney (voice)
Meera Syal
Lucretia Otis (voice)
David Harewood
Hiram Otis (voice)
Miranda Hart
Algernean Van Finchley (voice)
Toby Jones
The Reverend Chasuble (voice)
Bill Lobley
Lord Monroe (voice)
Elizabeth Sankey
Lady Eleanor de Canterville / Lady Erlynne / Guests (voice)
Keiron Self
Professor Borsakov / Guests (voice)
Giles New
The Colonel / Guests (voice)
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
This is the TWENTY-FOURTH adaptation of Oscar Wilde's 1887 story. Hollywood really said 'we can squeeze more juice from this Victorian orange.'
Fry and Laurie reunited here decades after their iconic sketch partnership — the Grim Reaper literally collects his old comedy partner. Meta.
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