A Really Haunted Loud House is a 2023 Nickelodeon Halloween TV movie directed by Jonathan Judge, based on the animated series The Loud House and its live-action franchise, which also includes 2021’s A Loud House Christmas and The Really Loud House. The special premiered on Nickelodeon on September 28, 2023, and is also available on Paramount+. The story follows Lincoln Loud and his best friend Clyde as they weigh trick-or-treating and the Loud family’s traditional Spooktacular against a party hosted by Xander, the cool new kid at school — a decision that turns into a genuinely haunted night.
Quick Facts
| Title | A Really Haunted Loud House |
| Type | TV Movie / Halloween Special |
| Release Date | September 28, 2023 (Nickelodeon); also on Paramount+ |
| Director | Jonathan Judge |
| Composer(s) | Nick Urata |
| Where to Watch | Nickelodeon, Paramount+ |
Who Composed the A Really Haunted Loud House Score
The original score is by Nick Urata, co-founder and frontman of the band DeVotchKa, which received a Grammy nomination in 2007 for its contribution to the Little Miss Sunshine soundtrack. Urata has also scored Paddington, Focus, Crazy, Stupid, Love., I Love You Phillip Morris, Ruby Sparks, and Love the Coopers, and he previously composed the music for 2021’s A Loud House Christmas in the same franchise. Republic Records released the 17-track instrumental score digitally on October 27, 2023; it runs about 26 minutes and opens with the cue “Loud House Halloween Hallway.”
A Really Haunted Loud House Soundtrack: Songs
Alongside Urata’s instrumental score, the special features a handful of original and cover songs performed on-screen:
| Song | Performer / Notes |
| Spooky Night | Performed by the film’s young cast (credited as “The Loud House,” including Sophia Woodward and Jolie Jenkins); released as a single ahead of the movie’s premiere. |
| I Want Candy | A cover of the 1965 song written by Bert Berns, Bob Feldman, Jerry Goldstein and Richard Gottehrer, performed by the cast as “The Loud House.” The single runs 3 minutes 12 seconds and was released October 27, 2023. |
| Transformation | Performed in-story by Mick Swagger, a recurring fictional rock star in the Loud House universe and Luna’s musical idol. Lincoln and Clyde sing it as a karaoke duet at Xander’s Halloween party. |
| I Like the Night | Plays over the film’s end credits. |
Where to Watch A Really Haunted Loud House
A Really Haunted Loud House premiered on Nickelodeon and is streaming on Paramount+. It has also been available for digital purchase or rental on platforms including Amazon Prime Video, Apple iTunes, and Google Play since October 17, 2023.
Cast
- Wolfgang Schaeffer as Lincoln Loud
- Jahzir Bruno as Clyde McBride
- Jolie Jenkins as Rita Loud
- Brian Stepanek as Lynn Loud Sr.
- Sophia Woodward as Luna Loud
- Eva Carlton as Leni Loud
- Catherine Ashmore Bradley as Luan Loud
- Annaka Fourneret as Lynn Loud Jr.
- Aubin Bradley as Lucy Loud
- August Michael Peterson and Martin Fajardo
Frequently Asked Questions
Who composed the A Really Haunted Loud House soundtrack?
Nick Urata, co-founder and frontman of the band DeVotchKa, composed the original score. He also scored Paddington and 2021’s A Loud House Christmas in the same franchise.
Is “I Want Candy” in A Really Haunted Loud House a cover?
Yes. It’s a cover of the 1965 song written by Bert Berns, Bob Feldman, Jerry Goldstein, and Richard Gottehrer, performed by the film’s cast as “The Loud House” on a single released October 27, 2023, that runs 3 minutes 12 seconds.
Who sings “Transformation” in A Really Haunted Loud House?
In the story, “Transformation” is performed by Mick Swagger, a fictional rock star character in the Loud House universe and Luna’s musical idol. Lincoln and Clyde sing it as a karaoke duet at Xander’s Halloween party.
Where can I watch A Really Haunted Loud House?
It premiered on Nickelodeon and streams on Paramount+, with digital purchase or rental also available on platforms like Amazon Prime Video and Apple iTunes.
Is A Really Haunted Loud House connected to other Loud House movies?
Yes. It’s part of the same live-action franchise as 2021’s A Loud House Christmas, which was also scored by Nick Urata, and the spin-off series The Really Loud House.
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