Upcoming 'Haunted Mansion' Film Aims to Capture Disney Ride's Spooky Spirit with Scares and Laughs

The new PG-13 rated Haunted Mansion film stars comedy actors like Jamie Lee Curtis and attempts more scares than the 2003 version.
Director Justin Simien pushed for more representation and historical accuracy to match the ride's New Orleans setting.
Jared Leto took an immersive approach to his eccentric character including unique speech patterns.
The movie channels the haunted feeling of the original Disneyland ride with ghosts, mystery, and family bonding.
Test audiences wanted more scares so Simien added extra jump scares to blend humor and horror in the adaptation.