This is the Disney company's second attempt at adapting their famous Haunted Mansion theme park attraction into a film. But unlike its 2003 predecessor, this one works! And it works quite well.
Let me get right to the point: The Haunted Mansion (2023) is perfectly creepy, with just the right amount of PG-13 theatrics and humor to earn its cinematic place as a very entertaining spook-show. If you want "deep thoughts" or "existential scenarios" go see Oppenheimer (2023). The Haunted Mansion is a genuine "popcorn under the stars" film, one to enjoy without too much fuss.
There are numerous and wonderful nods to the Disneyland theme park attraction ride and their grim, grinning ghostly residents. If you've never been on the Haunted Mansion ride then you may miss quite a few intentionally placed gags. My guess is there are also a few "hidden Mickeys" too though I didn't catch any.
Remember, Summer films like this one were built for maximum moviegoing entertainment, so don't go looking for any deep messages. It's all about ghosts and human beings, and their unique interactions.
No spoilers here as usual (for me), but here's some interesting trivia. In July 2010, it was announced that a reboot adaptation based on The Haunted Mansion was in development for Walt Disney Pictures, with Guillermo del Toro as writer and producer. But del Toro's script was far too "other worldly" for Disney, and ultimately, he dropped out of the production.
Let me get right to the point: The Haunted Mansion (2023) is perfectly creepy, with just the right amount of PG-13 theatrics and humor to earn its cinematic place as a very entertaining spook-show. If you want "deep thoughts" or "existential scenarios" go see Oppenheimer (2023). The Haunted Mansion is a genuine "popcorn under the stars" film, one to enjoy without too much fuss.
There are numerous and wonderful nods to the Disneyland theme park attraction ride and their grim, grinning ghostly residents. If you've never been on the Haunted Mansion ride then you may miss quite a few intentionally placed gags. My guess is there are also a few "hidden Mickeys" too though I didn't catch any.
Remember, Summer films like this one were built for maximum moviegoing entertainment, so don't go looking for any deep messages. It's all about ghosts and human beings, and their unique interactions.
No spoilers here as usual (for me), but here's some interesting trivia. In July 2010, it was announced that a reboot adaptation based on The Haunted Mansion was in development for Walt Disney Pictures, with Guillermo del Toro as writer and producer. But del Toro's script was far too "other worldly" for Disney, and ultimately, he dropped out of the production.