Haunted Mansion (2023)

Gabbie, a single mother, and her 9-year-old son Travis relocate to a seemingly grand mansion in New Orleans to start afresh. Their dreams of a new life soon dissolve into a nightmare as they discover that their new abode is haunted by ghosts. Determined to reclaim her house, Gabbie seeks help from a priest named Father Kent. Father Kent, in turn, assembles a team: a widowed scientist-turned-paranormal expert, a psychic from the French Quarter, and a historian known for his grouchy demeanor. As they dig deeper into the mansion’s history, they endeavor to exorcise the house and contain the spirits, ensuring they don’t escape to wreak havoc elsewhere.

Length: 2h 3m
Genre:Comedy, Drama, Family, Fantasy, Horror, Mystery
This Title is: A thrilling blend of horror and mystery with comedic undertones.

Trailer

Cast

• LaKeith Stanfield as Ben Matthias
• Rosario Dawson as Gabbie
• Owen Wilson as Father Kent
• Tiffany Haddish as Harriet
• Danny DeVito as Bruce Davis
• Jamie Lee Curtis as Madame Leota
• Chase Dillon as Travis
• Jared Leto as Crump / Hatbox

Parental Guidance

Maturity Rating: PG-13 – Parents strongly cautioned. Some material may be inappropriate for children under 13.

Content includes themes of hauntings, supernatural events, and comedic scenarios which may not be suitable for very young viewers.

Trivia

• Gracey Manor’s design is inspired by the original Disneyland Haunted Mansion, while Crump Manor takes after Magic Kingdom’s Haunted Mansion at Walt Disney World.
• The attraction holds the world’s largest display of Pepper’s Ghost Illusion, showcasing a ghostly dining room scene.
• Guillermo del Toro initially wanted the “Hat Box Ghost” character to play a significant role in the film, with possible portrayal by Doug Jones.
• Vic, from Crump Manor, briefly plays the “it’s a Small World” theme on the piano, nodding to another Disney attraction.
• The film marks 20 years since the first Haunted Mansion movie adaptation.
• Jamie Lee Curtis and LaKeith Stanfield reunite after working together on “Knives Out” (2019).

Our Review

Haunted Mansion (2023) brings to life a beloved Disney attraction with a modern twist. Merging horror with comedy, the film seamlessly intertwines the two genres, creating moments that are as laugh-inducing as they are spine-chilling. The stellar cast brings depth and authenticity to their characters, with notable performances from LaKeith Stanfield and Jamie Lee Curtis. Director Justin Simien manages to respect the original attraction’s essence while offering fresh storytelling elements. The blend of historical references, sprinkled with Disney easter eggs, makes this adaptation a treat for both new and returning fans of the Haunted Mansion. All in all, it’s a captivating cinematic journey that shouldn’t be missed.