Pop Culture Happy Hour

Haunted Hotel

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Sep 22, 2025
Walter Chow, a talented writer and film instructor at the University of Colorado, dives into the eerie yet comedic world of Haunted Hotel. He discusses the show's unique blend of fun and creepiness, highlighted by Will Forte's role as a ghostly hotel manager. Chow shares insights on the series' impressive worldbuilding and how it navigates serious themes like identity and suicide. He also praises the cast's chemistry and comedic timing, noting influences from Rick and Morty. It's a captivating commentary on a new animated classic!
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Funny, Creepy, And Lore-Driven

  • Haunted Hotel blends fast jokes, strong voice acting, and a pleasingly creepy setting.
  • The show leans on lore to organize its many ghostly elements into a coherent world.
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Better Than Expected World-Building

  • The series offers surprisingly strong world-building and recurring solid jokes across episodes.
  • Jeff Yang felt it exceeded low expectations for some Netflix Animation comedies.
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Horror Easter Eggs Meet Familiar Tone

  • Walter Chow enjoys the show's horror-referential Easter eggs but finds its tone familiar.
  • He compares it structurally to Bob's Burgers and Great North led by stand-up comics.
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