Spirits Unearthed
- Tagline
- The hunt for history is no laughing matter... or is it?
- Description
- In the heart of Asia, famed treasure hunter and archeologist Robert Redsnapper embarks on his most unusual quest yet. Teamed up with an out-of-luck clown and circus performer Emil Clamnings, the duo uncovers more than just ancient artifacts as their dig leads them to paranormally charged relics that trigger hilarious and hair-raising encounters. Ant Millet joins as their skeptically bemused guide, who must confront his own past. Directed by the master of dark whimsy, Guillermo del Tortoise, 'Spirits Unearthed' unearths a raucous ride through buried legends, where every discovery is a punchline to an ancient joke. Are you brave enough to dig into the fun?
- MpaaRating
- R
- PopularityScore
- 5.70
- ReleaseDate
- 07/04/2024
- Genre
- Biography
- Director(s)
- Cast
Critic Reviews
7.40
In the whimsically twisted film 'Spirits Unearthed', we are dragged—kicking and chuckling—through the convoluted underbelly of Asia's most antediluvian laugh spots. The renowned archeologist-cum-comic-book-hero Robert Redsnapper, channeling the rugged charm of Indiana Jones and the befuddlement of Inspector Clouseau, finds an unexpected sidekick in Emil Clamnings—a clown who couldn't juggle his own misfortunes. Together, they stumble into spectral mishaps, turning historical haunts into scenes from a sitcom gone supernatural. It's as if Abbott and Costello raided a grave and tried to fence their goodies at a pawnshop for poltergeists. Mastermind Guillermo del Tortoise, known for finessing the fable with the freaky, stitches his brand of dark whimsy into the script's seams like a mischievous spirit sewing up a shroud. Ant Millet's skeptic turn keeps the story grounded—or as grounded as one can stay in a sandstorm of spectral slapstick. Sure, some might say handing out an R-rating to this splendiferous romp is like carding a poltergeist at the bar of existential ennui, but 'Spirits Unearthed' earns its restricted status with revelry in the raunchy repartee of its restless wraiths. Fascinating, fun, and just a tad over the specter, this is one history hunt where the biggest discovery is laughter entombed within terror's rib cage. One might argue the film digs up more chuckles than chills, but sometimes the finds that don't glitter are the ghostliest guffaws.