Disney invites brave souls to venture into the eerie realm of the ‘Haunted Mansion’ in a thrilling new featurette. This summer, the beloved Disney ride makes a chilling return to the silver screen with the release of the Haunted Mansion film. As excitement for the impending release continues to mount, Walt Disney Studios unveils an exciting behind-the-scenes glimpse into the making of the movie, showcasing fresh footage and capturing the essence of the production.
Director Justin Simien shares his vision for Haunted Mansion, stating, “I aimed to bring the ride’s essence to life onscreen. We wanted to preserve the elements that fans cherish while expanding the universe around them.” The featurette unveils bone-chilling scenes featuring the film’s spectral entities, including Jared Leto as the enigmatic Hatbox Ghost. With a talented cast on board, the movie promises to be a remarkable adaptation of the ride. Simien emphasizes, “The ensemble is the true heart of this film.”
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Previously, the ride inspired a film in 2003, starring Eddie Murphy, targeting a family-friendly audience. However, the latest incarnation of this timeless attraction sets its sights on mature viewers with a PG-13 rating, delivering intense scares and a darker aesthetic. LaKeith Stanfield comments on the film’s tone, stating, “It’s a unique story that balances moments of levity and fun with plenty of frights.” Whether the movie will honor the ride as a worthy adaptation remains to be seen. Yet, judging by the gripping footage revealed thus far, audiences are in for a spine-tingling cinematic experience this summer.
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While a previous film adaptation exists, the featurette promises that the upcoming movie will distinguish itself as a grand homage to the original ride. Plot details surrounding Haunted Mansion remain shrouded in mystery. However, the story revolves around a woman and her son enlisting the aid of a team of paranormal experts to banish the ghosts and phantoms that haunt their new residence. Rosario Dawson leads the cast, accompanied by LaKeith Stanfield, Tiffany Haddish, Owen Wilson, Danny DeVito, Chase W. Dillon, Daniel Levy, Jared Leto, and the legendary Jamie Lee Curtis, portraying the iconic character Madame Leota. Simien directs the film, with the screenplay penned by Katie Dippold. Dan Lin and Jonathan Eirich produce the project, while Nick Reynolds and Tom Peitzman serve as executive producers.
Haunted Mansion materializes in theaters on July 28. Don’t miss the official featurette for a glimpse into the haunting world of the upcoming film below.
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What is the ‘Haunted Mansion’ featurette about?
The ‘Haunted Mansion’ featurette offers a behind-the-scenes look at the making of the upcoming Haunted Mansion film, showcasing new footage and capturing the essence of the production.
What is the tone of the upcoming Haunted Mansion film?
The film aims for a darker tone and is rated PG-13, offering intense scares and a more mature aesthetic compared to the previous family-friendly adaptation.
Who are some of the cast members in the Haunted Mansion film?
The film stars Rosario Dawson, LaKeith Stanfield, Tiffany Haddish, Owen Wilson, Danny DeVito, Chase W. Dillon, Daniel Levy, Jared Leto, and Jamie Lee Curtis, who portrays the classic character Madame Leota.
How does the film expand on the original ride?
Director Justin Simien aimed to preserve the details that fans remember while expanding the universe around them, bringing the essence of the ride to life on the big screen.
When will the Haunted Mansion film be released?
The Haunted Mansion film is set to frighten its way into theaters on July 28th.
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haunted mansion featurette gave me chills! it’s so exciting to see how they’re adapting the ride into a movie. the spooky ghosts and the creepy atmosphere look promising. i hope they capture the essence of the ride. can’t wait to experience the scares and fun moments. bring on the haunted mansion on the big screen!
finally, a darker version of haunted mansion! the PG-13 rating means it’s gonna b scarier than the old eddie murphy movie. i love how they’re expanding the ride’s universe n keeping the details that fans remember. the cast is amazing too, especially jamie lee curtis as madame leota. july 28th can’t come soon enough!
omg disney is bringing back the haunted mansion ride as a movie! can’t wait 2 see it. the featurette looks super cool with all the new footage n behind the scenes stuff. hope it’s really scary! jared leto as the hatbox ghost? sounds creepy af! def gonna b a thrilling experience this summer!