A Haunting We Will Go Ending Explained: What Happened and Why?
Complete breakdown of the climax, final twists, and spoilers for A Haunting We Will Go.
A Haunting We Will Go Ending Explained: The introduction of Lantz's little black-boy character, L'il Eight Ball, finds him going to bed in his small cabin and being visited by a baby ghost. Directed by Burt Gillett, this 1939 animation film stars Mel Blanc (Lil' Eightball (voice)), alongside Billy Bletcher as Ghost (voice), Candy Candido as Papa Ghost (voice), Bernice Hansen as Little Ghost (voice). With a 6.7/10 rating, the ending has divided audiences.
What Happens at the End of A Haunting We Will Go?
The introduction of Lantz's little black-boy character, L'il Eight Ball, finds him going to bed in his small cabin and being visited by a baby ghost. He avers he is not afraid, and his isn't, so the little ghost transports him to a haunted mill where the adult ghosts hang out. They run the little hero through all the standard ghost tests and, while he is shaken, he still will not admit to being scared.
Burt Gillett's narrative builds toward a resolution centered on Mel Blanc (Lil' Eightball (voice))'s journey. He avers he is not afraid, and his isn't, so the little ghost transports him to a haunted mill where the adult ghosts hang out.
How Does Mel Blanc (Lil' Eightball (voice))'s Story End?
- Mel Blanc: Mel Blanc's storyline wraps up in the final act, though some viewers have found the resolution more ambiguous than expected.
- Billy Bletcher (Ghost (voice)): Billy Bletcher's role in the climax proves pivotal to how the central conflict resolves.
- Candy Candido (Papa Ghost (voice)): Candy Candido's character undergoes a significant shift in the final act.
What Does the Ending of A Haunting We Will Go Mean?
A Haunting We Will Go's ending attempts to resolve the major plot threads, though some narrative elements involving Mel Blanc may feel rushed. Burt Gillett's final act has been both praised for its ambition and criticized for its execution.