Canterville Chase possesses all the trappings of a standard haunted country house - including large suits of armour and Gothic panelled library walls.

However, it soon becomes difficult to ignore the spooky signs that Sir Simon is haunting the house - the usual Halloween fare of rattling chains and bloodstains.

Surprisingly, and hilariously, the Otises refuse to be scared; despite all of Sir Simon's best flamboyant efforts and costume changes: stain remover is deployed to clean the bloodstains and oil is applied to clanking chains.

Instead, the poor revenant is faced with practical jokes from the two young twins in the family - and seeks solace by befriending 15-year-old Virginia instead, perhaps she holds the key to unlocking the mysteries of his being marooned on earth.