Zombie Hotel
| Company type | Television series |
|---|---|
| Industry | Animation, Children's television |
| Founded | 2005 |
| Founder | Jan Van Rijsselberge |
| Headquarters | France, Ireland |
Area served | France, Ireland |
| Products | Animated television series |
| Parent | Gaumont Animation (formerly Alphanim) |
Zombie Hotel is a children's animated TV show centered on a hotel managed by zombies. The series was developed by Jan Van Rijsselberge and produced collaboratively by Alphanim (currently Gaumont Animation), Telegael, Magma Films, LuxAnimation, and Hosem for the broadcasters France 3 and TG4.
Premise
The narrative focuses on Maggot and Fungus, two young zombie siblings who conceal their true nature by posing as humans to attend school. They live with their family and various hotel guests. Their human companion, Sam, whose mother is frequently absent, becomes aware of their zombie traits, creating a close friendship among them. Principal locations include the Zombie Hotel itself, the school environment, and Sam’s railway carriage. Many episodes explore the challenges of keeping Maggot’s and Fungus’s zombie identities hidden.
Characters
- Maggot: The bold and assertive twin sister of Fungus. (Voiced by Christiana Anbri)
- Fungus: The diligent brother with a passion for complex DIY tasks. (Voiced by Aileen Mythen)
- Sam: The human boy who befriends the twins. (Voiced by Thomas Sharkey)
- Rictus: The father figure who operates the Zombie Hotel; has a difficult relationship with his own father. (Voiced by Doug Preis)
- Funerella: The caring mother, often anxious. (Voiced by Becca Lish)
- Grandpa: Rictus’s father.
- Jeebies: The elderly butler known for frequently losing his limbs. (Voiced by Rod Goodall)
- Chef: The irritable vampire head chef famous for his unappetizing meals; inspired by Count Dracula. (Voiced by Rob Rackstraw)
- Wilson: Assistant to the chef with a detachable head. (Voiced by Philip McGettigan)
- The Colonel: A chubby zombie and former military man who often rolls around; shows affection toward Dame Fedora. (Voiced by Paul Tylak)
- Dame Fedora: A ghostly resident known for her constant complaining. (Voiced by Fran Brill)
- Uncle Von: The eccentric scientist uncle with a laboratory inside the hotel; speaks English with a German accent in the dub.
- Francis: Uncle Von’s Frankenstein-like creation and companion. (Voiced by Thomas McHugh)
- Tut: A mummified DJ recognized for his poor jokes. (Voiced by Gary Hetzler)
- Ms. Harriet Harbottle: Teacher at the school attended by Maggot and Fungus. (Voiced by Becca Lish)
- Mr. Peabody: Principal of the school. (Voiced by Patrick Fitzsymons)
- Harvey Justine: Nephew of Ms. Harbottle, often looked after by the trio; fascinated with zombies but unaware that Maggot and Fungus are genuine ones.
- Araminta: Sam’s mother, frequently absent and initially skeptical about his friendship with zombies.
- Basil: The school bully who opposes Maggot, Fungus, and Sam.
- Eli: A gifted student whose negative opinions about zombies upset Maggot and Fungus.
- Lucy: Popular girl who ridicules Maggot and Fungus.
- Dominica: Goth girl enamored with Fungus.
- Rita Exacto: A monster hunter who appears as a hotel guest in Episode 6. (Voiced by Julia Wetherell)
- Mary-Beth: A cheerful visitor featured in Episode 14, notable for having her dialogue dubbed twice. (Voiced by Coreen Corneil and Becca Lish)
- Scott: Mary-Beth’s partner in Episode 14, characterized by a Southern accent. (Voiced by Fred Newman)
- Nicola: A mean-spirited schoolgirl often seen alongside Lucy. (Voiced by Christiana Anbri)
- Marion & Brad: News reporters investigating the hotel in Episode 13. (Voiced by Gracie Sisto and Matt Vogel)
Unnamed Character
- Black-haired soccer girl: Featured in the episode "The Bogeyman Cometh," she dons a red soccer jersey paired with gray shorts and leggings, delivering a single line: "Maggot, over here!"
Episode List
- First Day
- Love is in the Air
- Plumbing the Depths
- Zombie Pride
- Brat Attack
- There's Something About Zombies
- Vote for Zombie
- Happy People
- Oh My Goth!
- It's Not Fair
- Funerella's Deathday
- The Bogeyman Cometh
- Dead Trendy
- Something Old, Something Newt
- Too Many Cooks
- Hexed
- Inspector Fungus
- School Exchange
- Movie Madness
- The Wrong Von
- Night of the Undead Babysitters!
- Toying with Magic
- Carrots, Sticks and Robots
- A Zombie's Best Friend
- The Hug Bug
- A Class Act
Media Releases
In 2006, BBC DVD launched It's Alright, We Don't Bite!, a collection including the episodes "First Day," "Happy People," "Funerella's Deathday," "Inspector Fungus," and "Movie Madness."
Recognitions
Zombie Hotel earned multiple honors, notably winning Best TV Series at the 2006 Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI) awards.
External Links
- Articles with short description
- 2005 Irish television series debuts
- 2006 Irish television series endings
- 2000s French animated television series
- 2005 French television series debuts
- 2006 French television series endings
- French children's animated comedy television series
- French children's animated horror television series
- Australian Broadcasting Corporation original programming
- BBC children's television shows
- Disney Channel original programming
- Gaumont Animation
- Gothic television shows
- Animated television series set in hotels
- Television series created by Jan Van Rijsselberge
- France 3 original programming