Uncle Maurice

Uncle Maurice is the Reformed Main Antagonist of the Film Humbugged. He is the deceased Uncle of Ethan Starling.

Years before the events of the film, Uncle Maurice trained Ethan to become a singer not letting his nephew have a rest, especially on Christmas, when he found out Ethan went to the Beadnell's House, he was furious and forbade Ethan from celebrating Christmas ever again.

Years later, Uncle Maurice's Ghost came back from the dead on Christmas Eve night to tell Ethan he is going down the same path he did because of his selfishness. He trips over a few objects and tells Ethan he needs to change his selfish ways if he doesn't want to end up like him. Maurice tells him he's going to send him three spirits and each of them will show him his past, present, and future before he ends up like him. Ethan and his cat, Fezziwig cover him up with a sheet and realizes he's gone

He is Later seen freed from his chains and waving goodbye, along with Miss Goodwin, the Orphans, and the Spirits, to Ethan, Calvin, Fezziwig, and Ginny as they travel to Calvin's parents' house for Christmas Dinner.