''R.L. Stine's Haunted Lighthouse'' is a 2003 short

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. It debuted in several

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theme parks, including SeaWorld San Diego and SeaWorld San Antonio. The film was created by Busch Entertainment Corporation and Lookout Entertainment. It is the first 3-D film featured at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay. The film was shot in 3D using a 5 perforation/70mm format. The effects in the show include water/air jets and seats wired with special effects (buzzers), remote speakers, and other tactile elements. The ending features water cannons mounted under the screen which soak many people in the theater.

Plot

The film tells the story of the

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s of two children who are cursed to remain forever on a

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beach and in a 19th-century era

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. After 100 years, they meet two children visiting the

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and take them to the lighthouse, hoping to turn them into ghosts like them.

Cast

Christopher Lloyd Christopher Allen Lloyd (born October 22, 1938) is an American actor. He has appeared in many theater productions, films, and on television since the 1960s. He is known for portraying Dr. Emmett "Doc" Brown in the ''Back to the Future'' tril ...

as Cap'n Jack *

Lea Thompson Lea Katherine Thompson (born May 31, 1961) is an American actress and director. She is best known for her role as Lorraine Baines-McFly in the ''Back to the Future'' film trilogy (1985–1990) and Beverly Switzler in '' Howard the Duck'' (1 ...

as Peg Van Legge *

Michael McKean Michael John McKean (; born October 17, 1947) is an American actor, comedian, screenwriter, composer, singer, and musician known for various roles in film and television such as Lenny Kosnowski in ''Laverne & Shirley'', David St. Hubbins in ''T ...

as Captain Van Legge *

Bobby Edner Robert Charles Edner (born October 5, 1988) is an American actor, singer, dancer, and rapper. He was a member of the boy band called Varsity Fan Club. Early life Edner was born in Downey, California to Robert and Cindy (née Halverson) Edner. ...

as Edgar * Matt Weinberg as Mike *

Sara Paxton Sara Paxton (born April 25, 1988) is an American actress, voice artist, and singer. She began acting at an early age, appearing in minor roles in both films and television shows, before rising to fame in 2004, after playing the title role in the t ...

as Ashley * Daveigh Chase as Annabel * Rachel Hunter as Rich Widow Feeney *

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(''cameo'') as Waiter

Later appearances

The film had begun shows at the UK theme park

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until 2016 when the ride was removed from the park to make way for the hub, an entertainment complex and Go cart track. Shows formerly located at

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and

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were replaced by ''

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'' in early 2006.

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''Haunted Lighthouse''
at the

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Plot

Cast

Later appearances

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