Muppets Haunted Mansion 2021

Gonzo and Pepe arrive at the haunted mansion for a fear-challenge

Gonzo and Pepe head to a haunted mansion for a fear-challenge rather than a Halloween party. They are dropped off by their hearse driver at the gates, and the mansion's dim lighting and creaking doors set a tense mood. Inside, the adventure promises an overnight ordeal for the duo.

Caretaker and Ghost Host welcome them and explain the rules

Inside the foyer, they meet the Caretaker and the Ghost Host who lay out the rules of the night. Gonzo is warned that he must survive the mansion, or he and Pepe will be trapped there forever. Ghosts and singing busts begin to appear, signaling that danger is never far.

Gonzo is tasked to face fears in Room 999

The Host declares that Gonzo must face his fears in Room 999 to prove his worth. The room is presented as the ultimate test and a possible route to escape. Pepe watches the mansion's eerie spectacle with growing concern.

Gonzo enters Room 999 and confronts aging and taunts

Gonzo is led to Room 999, where the number reads upside-down as 666 and he begins to age before his eyes. His reflection taunts him about whether danger is what people love about him. The test forces him to confront whether his friends' approval matters more than his stunts.

Pepe encounters Constance Hatchaway

Pepe encounters the ghost of Constance Hatchaway, who plots to marry him and then kill him by recounting the fates of her past husbands. Pepe is drawn into a perilous, enchanted courtship as danger swirls around him. The moment contrasts this romance with Gonzo's fear-test, highlighting different threats in the mansion.

Gonzo recalls Kermit’s advice and faces his fear of being loved

Gonzo recalls a talk with Kermit about fear and being loved, realizing his anxiety isn't about danger but losing his friends' affection. This realization becomes the turning point that strengthens his resolve to face Room 999. He understands that facing fear is how he keeps from drifting apart from his friends.

Gonzo’s fear loosens and the room de-ages him

Emboldened by his new resolve, Gonzo's fear seems to loosen its grip on Room 999 as he begins to de-age back toward normal. The mocking mirror fades as he accepts that his friends' friendship matters more than reckless stunts. The countdown toward sunrise continues.

Host grants a time-bound exit and reiterates stakes

With a celebratory nod, the Host tells Gonzo he is free to go if he can find the exit by sunrise. The time pressure remains as the mansion breathes around him. Pepe's safety still depends on Gonzo's choices.

Gonzo refuses to abandon Pepe and plans a rescue

Gonzo refuses to abandon Pepe and resolves to rescue him, even at the risk of failing to escape himself. He commits to a plan that protects his friend while navigating the mansion's dangers. The two friends' bond becomes the driving force behind the night's escape.

Gonzo disrupts Constance Hatchaway’s wedding to save Pepe

Gonzo uses the Host's candelabra to locate Pepe and disrupt Constance Hatchaway's wedding plans, saving Pepe from the deadly vows. They seize the moment and sprint toward a window to escape. The escape marks a shift from fear to loyalty and teamwork.

Escape as sunrise arrives

Gonzo and Pepe leap out the window just as the sun rises, escaping the mansion and stepping into dawn. The morning light signals their survival and a return to safety. The world outside feels suddenly kinder after the night of horrors.

Great MacGuffin revealed at the gate

The Host meets them at the gate and reveals himself to be the Great MacGuffin, impressed that Gonzo faced his fears and stood by his friend. The revelation reframes the events as a test of character as much as a trap. The trio's encounter ends with a sense of milestone achievement.