The classic Disney ride is haunting its way back to the big screen with the release ofHaunted Mansionthis summer. As anticipation for the upcoming film continues to build momentum,Walt Disney Studioshas revealed a brand-new featurette from the movie, which showcases plenty of new footage alongside a behind-the-scenes look at the making of the production.
“InHaunted Mansion, I wanted everything to feel as if it came right off of the ride,” said directorJustin Simien. “What we wanted to do was preserve the details that fans remembered and expand the universe around them.” Featuring chilling new footage of the film’s spooky spirits, such as theHatbox Ghost, played byJared Leto, the film is definitely shaping up to be a worthy adaptation of the ride, which could be bolstered by its talented cast. “For me, the secret of this movie was always going to be the ensemble,” Simien added.
The ride previously received its first film adaptation with theEddie Murphy-starring flick in 2003. However, while that film served as a family-friendly outing, the latest iteration of the classic ride will be aiming for older audiences with aPG-13 rating, adding plenty of scares with darker imagery. “It’s a unique story with moments of levity and fun, and there’s a lot of scares as well,” saidLaKeith Stanfieldabout the film’s tone. Whether the film will stand out as a worthy adaptation of the ride remains to be seen. But if the footage provided so far is any indication, audiences may be in for a thrilling cinematic experience this summer.
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Who Will Be Starring inHaunted Mansion?
Despite having already received a film adaptation, the featurette does promise that the upcoming movie will stand out and serve as a bigger tribute to the original ride. Additional plot details ofHaunted Mansionremain under wraps, but the film will center on a woman and her son, who enlist a group of paranormal experts to rid their new home from the presence of ghosts and phantoms alike.Rosario Dawsonstars in the upcoming movie alongside LaKeith, withTiffany Haddish,Owen Wilson,Danny DeVito,Chase W. Dillon,Daniel Levy, Leto, andJamie Lee Curtis, who plays the classic character Madame Leota. Simien directs the film, with the screenplay written byKatie Dippold.Dan LinandJonathan Eirichproduce the project, withNick ReynoldsandTom Peitzmanattached as executive producers.
Haunted Mansionfrightens its way into theaters on July 28. Check out the official featurette for the upcoming film below.
