Paul Sommer

When Shaggy receives the news that he has inherited a ghostly southern plantation, he goes with Scooby-Doo and Scrappy-Doo to investigate it, only to learn that there is a ransom of jewels hidden on the property. After discovering a group of ghosts and a creepy caretaker have their eyes on the jewels, the three enlist the help of the Boo Brothers to try and scare the ghosts off.

Originally aired as a TV film, this movie was always a highlight from the Scooby-Doo catalog for me. Even though Fred, Daphne, and Velma aren't part of the story (which would've made it much better), it's still an enjoyable adventure for the more timid members of the Mystery Inc. gang, plus Scrappy-Doo. The Boo Brothers themselves and the redneck siblings can get a bit tiring, but the ghostly villains and the big ape add some fun elements to the mix. On top of that, the plot line of following riddles to find the jewels like a scavenger hunt is also pretty fun. On the downside, the film does tend to run on for longer than it has to -- it could've done with being fifteen to twenty minutes shorter. Still, it's a fun adventure with Scooby, Shaggy, and Scrappy that I still enjoy to this day -- although to a lesser degree, with the added caveats. Recommended for fans of the characters and universe.

Content Concerns: Honestly, it's an animated Scooby-Doo movie -- what is there to really be concerned with? There's some slapstick violence, but it's nothing at all objectionable.

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