Walt Disney Studios has unveiled a new trailer for the horror-comedy film Haunted Mansion, showcasing a star-studded ghost hunting team. The movie, based on the renowned Disneyland attraction, will incorporate familiar elements while serving as the second theatrical adaptation following Eddie Murphy's The Haunted Mansion. The newly released trailer offers a glimpse into the film's cast and captivating story.
The thrilling trailer captures the entrance of a fresh family entering the eerie Haunted Mansion, while a brave group of ghost hunters gathers to unravel its enigmatic secrets. The film showcases an array of talented stars, with a particular focus on Jamie Lee Curtis embodying the enigmatic Madame Leota and Jared Leto captivating as the Hatbox Ghost, both iconic supernatural beings from the original attraction.
What To Expect From Disney's Haunted Mansion
The latest trailer for Haunted Mansion showcases the movie's horror-comedy elements, blending eerie elements with humor. Despite having a PG-13 rating, the focus on light-hearted comedy in the advertisements suggests that Haunted Mansion primarily targets families. While it may not showcase the same level of unsettling imagery as other PG-13 horror films like Insidious: The Red Door, Haunted Mansion still promises to deliver plenty of spine-chilling moments.
Curtis and Leto will play well-known ghosts from the original ride, while the cast of Haunted Mansion will include some familiar faces who will be hunting the ghosts. Among them are LaKeith Stanfield (Straight Outta Compton), Owen Wilson (Cars), Danny DeVito (It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia), Rosario Dawson (The Mandalorian), Tiffany Haddish (The Afterparty), and Winona Ryder (Stranger Things). With a strong lineup of talented actors, the characters in Haunted Mansion are guaranteed to have plenty of personality.
The film appears to be a horror-comedy that effectively captures the essence of the original Disney ride, using various creative tactics to both scare and thrill the audience. Leto's portrayal of the Hatbox Ghost is expected to bring his own sinister charm to the character throughout the movie. With the release set for July 28, audiences won't have to wait long to witness the investigation in Haunted Mansion firsthand.
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