Haunted Mansion is an upcoming American supernatural horror comedy film directed by Justin Simien from a screenplay by Katie Dippold. Apparently, Produced by Walt Disney Pictures, the film is the second theatrical film adaptation of Walt Disney’s theme park attraction of the same name, following the 2003 film.
The plotline follows a single mom named Gabbie and her 9-year-old son, who are looking to start a new life, move into a strangely affordable mansion in New Orleans, only to discover that the place is much more than they bargained for. Desperate for help, they contact a priest, who, in turn, enlists the aid of a widowed scientist-turned-failed-paranormal expert, a French Quarter psychic, and a crotchety historian to help exorcise the mansion.
However, lets get into it. Here’s everything about the upcoming horror comedy, Haunted Mansion (2023)
Haunted Mansion: Cast
Following is the cast of upcoming Haunted Mansion.
- Rosario Dawson as Gabbie, a single mother
- Lakeith Stanfield as Ben Matthias, a widowed scientist-turned failed-paranormal expert
- Owen Wilsonas Kent, a priest
- Tiffany Haddish as Harriet, a psychic
- Danny DeVito as a college history professor
- Jared Leto as Alistair Crump/Hatbox Ghost
- Jamie Lee Curtis as Madame Leota
- Chase Dillon as Gabbie’s son
- Winona Ryder
- Dan Levy
- Hasan Minhaj
Haunted Mansion: Official Synopsis
The exact plotline of the film is still unknown. However, below is the official synopsis of the film.
“A single mom named Gabbie hires a tour guide, a psychic, a priest, and a historian to help exorcise their newly bought mansion; after discovering it is inhabited by ghosts.”
Moreover, As for the ghosts who are set to appear, we know that the Hat Box Ghost, an infamous part of the attraction only returned to the ride somewhat recently and was heavily implied at the event to be played by Jared Leto (Morbius). We also know that the Bride will also be a part of the film, who is a character that has quite the backstory. Most of the “happy haunts” in the Haunted Mansion are just that; happy. They might give people a good scare sometimes, but overall they’re not malicious or cruel…except the Bride. Originally named Constance Hatchaway, it’s heavily insinuated that she killed her husband (or husbands) and now stalks the mansion looking for her next victim. Both these infamous ghosts would be excellent choices for the main villain.
Haunted Mansion: Release Date
Reportedly, The spirits of the Haunted Mansion are set to receive your sympathetic vibrations on August 11th, 2023.
Haunted Mansion: Trailer
At this moment of writing, there is no official update regarding the trailer of the film. However, if you haven’t already watched the Haunted Mansion 2003, Check out the trailer below.