Haunted Mansion (2023)

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Disney tried making a feature film based on my favorite Disney ride with Eddie Murphy in 2003. Long story short, it wasn’t all that great. Since then, Disney has tried to make another Haunted Mansion film, even having Guillermo del Toro working on it at one point. We’ve finally gotten that newer Haunted Mansion film, directed by Justin Simien though rather than Guillermo del Toro.

Does it do justice to the amazing Disney ride? Or is it at least better than the Eddie Murphy version? Read on to find out!

And remember, SPOILERS AHEAD!

Upcoming Live-Action Disney Films in 2023

For some reason, I didn’t make a post last year for the upcoming live-action Disney films. At least I didn’t forget about it this year. With 2022 coming to an end, I’m postponing my usual post to take a look at the upcoming live-action Disney films coming out in 2023!

Keep in mind that these are only the films with set theatrical or streaming release dates at the moment and do not include any documentaries, Marvel films, or Star Wars films. So, sit back and enjoy!

The Haunted Mansion (2003)

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Making films based on Disney theme park rides and attractions seems like a good idea. Sadly, Disney’s first attempts at doing this didn’t go too well with films such as Mission to Mars, Tower of Terror, and The Country Bears. Then, came the film that changed that losing streak.

“You called, sire?”

After the success of Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl, Disney decided to make another film based on one of its park rides. And what better ride to choose than The Haunted Mansion? I mean, having a mansion that’s haunted lends itself to so many film possibilities: story-wise, visual-wise, etc.

The Haunted Mansion is actually my FAVORITE ride at the Disney parks, so of course, I was excited for this film when I heard about it. Did it satisfy my fanboy-ness and become an instant classic like Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl? Or is it just a collection of man-made trash that makes me want to be the 1000th ghost in the mansion? Let’s find out!

And remember, SPOILERS AHEAD!