Disney’s "Haunted Mansion" Gets New Poster and Teaser Trailer

Walt Disney Studios has unveiled a new poster and the teaser trailer for the ghostly family adventure movie “Haunted Mansion“.

“Haunted Mansion” is based on one of the company’s signature theme park rides.

The upcoming movie is the second adaptation of theme park attraction to big-screen, following in the footsteps of the 2003 movie of the same name that starred Eddie Murphy, Terence Stamp, Nathaniel Parker, Marsha Thomason, and Jennifer Tilly as well as fellow attraction-turned-movie Pirates of the Caribbean, which went on to be a major blockbuster success, spawning a beloved film series. 

The new film stars Rosario Dawson as single mother Gabbie who purchases a mansion in New Orleans that has a strangely low price tag. Once she and her son move into their new home, the affordability of the house quickly becomes clear as it is haunted. 

In order to put a stop to these hauntings, Gabbie puts together a team of "specialists" including a priest played by Owen Wilson, a psychic played by Tiffany Haddish, a historian played by Danny DeVito, and a paranormal expert played by Lakeith Stanfield.

The trailer introduces viewers to the new setting and the team and showcases familiar haunts from the classic attraction, including the Hatbox Ghost, the organ player, and even what looks to be the attic bride, better known as Constance Hatchaway, haunting the home's new owners. Even the iconic Stretching Room, part of the infamous themed queue for the attraction which features ghoulish portraits of the house's former owners, makes a brief appearance.

Dan Lin and Jonathan Eirich, who produced Disney’s billion-dollar-grossing live-action remake of “Aladdin”, are producing via their Rideback banner. Rideback’s Nick Reynolds is executive producing.

The movie is written by Katie Dippold and helmed by Justin Simien, who is making his big-budget studio debut on “Hunted Mansion”.

 The cast also features Dan Levy, Winona Ryder, Hasan Minhaj, Jared Leto, and Jamie Lee Curtis.

“Haunted Mansion“ is set to debut in theaters on July 28.