The Walt Disney Company has a history of turning its innovative attractions into full-length motion pictures. The Pirates of the Caribbean film series, which consisted of a total of five films and gave rise to a contemporary pop culture hero in the form of Captain Jack Sparrow, is unquestionably the most well-known and successful example. Since then, Disney has continuously sought to adapt its amusement park rides into full-length motion pictures. A few examples include The Country Bears (2002), Tomorrowland (2015), and Jungle Cruise (2021). With Hawkeye (2021) directors Bert & Bertie slated to create a Big Thunder Mountain Railroad-based movie, the idea is still going strong. Haunted Mansion: Trailer, Plot, however, is the one attraction in the Walt Disney parks that should be a no-brainer to modify.
The Haunted Mansion, starring Eddie Murphy, was a 2003 Disney attempt to cash in on the well-liked attraction. With its iconic images and surprisingly rich backstory, it should be the ideal choice for a feature film. You may anticipate that with a comic like Murphy playing the major part, his interpretation of the voyage would be quite funny. Although the ride has always had a strong sarcastic sense of humour, the movie version lacked the ride’s eerie allure and relied too much on jokes. In addition, well-known characters like the Hat Box Ghost and the Black Widow Bride were missing from the movie.
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Haunted Mansion: Teaser Trailer
The eerie teaser trailer for Haunted Mansion debuted on March 2nd, giving fans of the storied attraction the chance to see it for the first time in public. The opening scene of the video features the lead character Gabbie (Rosario Dawson) and her little son Travis (Chase W. Dillon) as they step inside the Haunted Mansion, which is of course their new residence. They reach the conclusion that the house harbors restless ghosts, which prompts them to seek guidance from a savvy medium (Tiffany Haddish), an ambitious priest (Owen Wilson), and a tour guide down on his luck (LaKeith Stanfield) to uncover the truth about the haunted house. The caravan also features familiar ghosts from the attraction, such as the Black Widow Bride and the Hat Box Ghost.
When Justin Simien entered the stage at the Disney & Pixar Studio Showcase at D23, he unveiled an expanded trailer presenting the cast and setting of this new Haunted Mansion. This gave us a longer look at the movie. The footage was only shown to the panel and hasn’t been made available online, which is unfortunate for people who couldn’t make it to the showcase. Fortunately, Therese Lacson from Collider was there and published a detailed description of the footage reveal, which you can read by clicking here.
Haunted Mansion: Official Trailer
the official trailer for the Haunted Mansion starts by presenting the four central figures—Ben, Kent, Gabbie, and Harriet—as they venture into the mysterious mansion. They eventually come across a room reminiscent of Madame Leotta’s chamber, where her sorceress head is trapped inside a crystal ball. The rest of the preview showcases more chilling and supernatural scenes, along with the introduction of peculiar individuals, such as a quirky professor from a college played by Danny DeVito.
We have a clearer idea of what to expect from Haunted Mansion after watching the first full trailer. Our main characters make the decision to take revenge on the ghosts that haunt their mansion after fully comprehending their predicament. As we witness a blend of his humorous features and horror-like elements, it’s a strong glimpse into the tone of the movie.
Haunted Mansion: Plot
Although there are few specifics about the plot and the trailer didn’t do much to clarify it, an official synopsis provided some additional insight:
Upon discovering that spirits haunt their recently acquired mansion, Gabbie, a single mother, enlists the services of a tour guide, a psychic, a priest, and a historian to aid in the exorcism of the property.
We already know that Rosario Dawson (Ahsoka) will play Gabbie, that LaKeith Stanfield (Sorry to Bother You) will play the tour guide, that Owen Wilson (Loki) will play the priest, that Tiffany Haddish will play Harriet and that Danny DeVito will play the unnamed professor will play the historian.
We do know that the Hatbox Ghost will probably make an appearance among the spirits that are scheduled to visit. Hatbox Ghost, a notorious element of the attraction that was only recently added back to the ride, was strongly hinted to during the event to be played by Jared Leto (Morbius). We also know that the Bride, a character with a fascinating background, will appear in the movie. The majority of the Haunted Mansion’s “happy haunts” are joyful. With the exception of the Bride, they are generally neither evil or nasty, though they may occasionally give folks a good scare. It is strongly implied that the woman, who used to go by Constance Hatchaway, murdered her husband and is now stalking the estate in search of her next prey.
Sum It Up!
Haunted Mansion: Trailer, Plot attraction at Walt Disney parks has the potential to be a successful and captivating feature film. Despite the previous attempt in 2003 starring Eddie Murphy falling short, the upcoming Haunted Mansion movie, directed by Justin Simien and featuring a talented cast, holds promise. The teaser and expanded trailers have provided glimpses of the eerie and comedic tone, showcasing the main characters’ journey to confront the restless spirits in their haunted mansion. While specific plot details are still scarce, the inclusion of iconic characters such as the Hatbox Ghost and the Bride adds to the anticipation. Fans can look forward to a blend of humor and horror as the story unfolds in this highly anticipated adaptation.
