Haunted Mansion 2023 is an upcoming American supernatural comedy film directed by Justin Simien and written by Katie Dippold. The film stars Rosario Dawson, LaKeith Stanfield, Owen Wilson, Tiffany Haddish, Danny DeVito, and Chase W. Dillon. It is a remake of the 2003 film of the same name, which was based on the Disney theme park attraction of the same name.
Obviously, there has already been a Haunted Mansion film, with Eddie Murphy starring in a 2003 rendition that was a box-office success. However, the picture was widely derided, with a Rotten Tomatoes score of only 14%.
However, the Disney Studio is not giving up, with a new and fully autonomous adaptation set to hit theaters this summer. One with a massive budget and an all-star cast. So this is everything we know about the forthcoming Haunted Mansion reboot.
Haunted Mansion Release Date
The Haunted Mansion was released on July 28, 2023.
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As a result, the horror-comedy arrives towards the tail end of the lucrative summer blockbuster season. That means Disney is adopting a different approach to this one, as the 2003 Haunted Mansion was introduced later in the year, in late November to coincide with the Christmas season.
Haunted Mansion Trailer: Is There A Trailer?
Yes, Disney has published an official teaser trailer for the film, which gives a good idea of what to expect.
The trailer’s soundtrack features Roy Orbison, a slew of ghosts come onscreen, and in the end, we’re told to “be careful” because “death lurks around every corner.” You may see the trailer below.
Haunted Mansion Cast
The Haunted Mansion cast is stacked, with pretty much every actor recognizable. Here’s who is in the movie.
- Rosario Dawson as Gabbie
- Owen Wilson as a priest named Kent
- Danny DeVito a historian named Bruce
- Lakeith Stanfield as a paranormal guide named Ben
- Tiffany Hadish as a psychic named Harriet
- Chase W. Dillon as Gabbie’s son Travis
Jared Leto plays the Hat-Box Ghost, and Jamie Lee Curtis plays Madame Leota, two of the ride’s legendary ghosts. Dan Levy will play an unspecified part. Winona Ryder plays Pat, a New Orleans tour guide, while Hasan Minhaj plays a sketch artist.
Haunted Mansion Plot
The film is a dark comedy that explores themes of family, friendship, and the supernatural. It is also a love letter to the Disney theme park attraction, which has been a source of entertainment for generations.
The film follows a single mother named Gabbie (Rosario Dawson) and her young son Travis (Chase W. Dillon) as they move into a haunted mansion in New Orleans. Gabbie is determined to restore the mansion to its former glory, but she soon realizes that the house is inhabited by ghosts. She enlists the help of a tour guide (LaKeith Stanfield), a psychic (Tiffany Haddish), and a priest (Owen Wilson) to help her exorcise the ghosts and free the mansion from its curse.
FAQs
Q: Is Haunted Mansion 2023 a remake of the 2003 film?
A: Yes, the film is a remake of the 2003 film of the same name. However, it is not a direct remake, and the plot is said to be different from the original film.
Q: Is Haunted Mansion 2023 based on the Disney theme park attraction?
A: Yes, the film is based on the Disney theme park attraction of the same name. The attraction is a dark ride that takes guests through a haunted mansion.
Q: Who is directing Haunted Mansion 2023?
A: The film is directed by Justin Simien. Simien is known for directing the films Dear White People and Sorry to Bother You.
Q: Who is writing Haunted Mansion 2023?
A: The film is written by Katie Dippold. Dippold is known for writing the films The Heat and Ghostbusters.
Q: What is the tone of Haunted Mansion 2023?
A: The film is said to be a dark comedy that explores themes of family, friendship, and the supernatural. It is also a love letter to the Disney theme park attraction, which has been a source of entertainment for generations.
