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HAUNTED MANSION 2023: EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW.

Get ready for a chillingly fun summer! Disney is unleashing their new and improved "Haunted Mansion" remake this July, and it's packed with star power and spine-tingling scares. In the recently released full trailer, fans get a glimpse of LaKeith Stanfield, Tiffany Haddish, Owen Wilson, Danny DeVito, and Rosario Dawson as they face off against the hair-raising Hatbox Ghost, portrayed by none other than the enigmatic Jared Leto.


If you remember the 2003 original film starring Eddie Murphy, you might want to forget it. It didn't fare too well with critics, earning a meager 13 percent rating on Rotten Tomatoes. But fear not! Director Justin Simien, in an interview with Entertainment Weekly on May 10, assured fans that he learned valuable lessons from the past and used it as a guide to stay true to the iconic Disneyland ride that inspired both movies. The Haunted Mansion attraction, born from Walt Disney's creative mind, first materialized in California's Disneyland in 1969. Since then, it has haunted visitors in various versions across Disney parks worldwide.


Just like the classic ride, the new "Haunted Mansion" takes place in a spooky house in the heart of New Orleans. Simien, who actually used to work at Disneyland, made sure to immerse himself in the ride's atmosphere. He shared with EW that some elements of the film are direct replicas of the ride itself—chairs, doorknobs, and paintings—while also including hidden surprises for die-hard fans to discover. One exciting nod is the appearance of Jamie Lee Curtis as Madame Leota, the psychic who mesmerizes guests inside a crystal ball during the ride's seance scene.


The "Haunted Mansion" remake boasts an all-star lineup, with Leto embodying the eerie Hatbox Ghost and Curtis bringing Madame Leota to life. Joining them are Winona Ryder, Rosario Dawson, LaKeith Stanfield, Owen Wilson, Danny DeVito, Dan Levy, Hasan Minhaj, and Tiffany Haddish, forming a powerhouse cast to navigate the supernatural scares.


The story revolves around Gabbie (Dawson), a single mother, and her 9-year-old son, who make a bold move into a grand mansion in the heart of New Orleans. Little do they know, the house is teeming with ghostly inhabitants, prompting them to seek assistance from a priest (Wilson), a psychic (Curtis), a historian (DeVito), and a paranormal investigator (Stanfield).


Mark your calendars for July 28th, when the "Haunted Mansion" will have its spooktacular premiere. Get ready to be thrilled, amused, and thoroughly entertained as Disney brings this beloved ride to life in a whole new way. It's going to be a hauntingly good time!

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