Return to House on Haunted Hill is a 2007 horror movie directed by Víctor García and produced by Dark Castle Entertainment. The movie is a sequel to the 1999 movie House on Haunted Hill, which itself is a remake of a 1959 movie of the same name.
The story of Return to House on Haunted Hill takes place eight years after the events of the first movie. Sara Wolfe (played by Amanda Righetti) and Eddie Baker (played by Tom Riley) have disappeared, leaving behind Sara's younger sister Ariel (played by Amber Tamblyn). Ariel is now a graduate student who studies ancient artifacts, and she receives a mysterious package informing her of a potential treasure hunt.
The package leads Ariel to the House on Haunted Hill, where a group of treasure hunters, led by Desmond Niles (played by Jeffrey Combs), are looking for the statue of Baphomet. The statue is allegedly worth millions of dollars, and the group believes that it is the source of the haunted house's evil. The group includes Desmond's assistant Kyle (played by Erik Palladino), the abrasive Harue (played by Cerina Vincent), and the laid-back Paul (played by Steven Pacey).
As soon as Ariel arrives at the house, she realizes that it is not a typical treasure hunt. The house is still haunted by the spirits of its previous victims, and they are not keen on letting anyone leave with the statue. The group is quickly thrown into a nightmare of terror and death, as they navigate through the maze-like mansion and encounter supernatural horrors at every turn.
Return to House on Haunted Hill is a suspenseful and gory horror movie that uses its predecessors' themes and tropes to create a chilling experience. The movie's special effects and makeup are impressive, and the cast delivers fine performances. The ending of the movie leaves room for interpretation, hinting at the potential for future sequels.