Spooky season arrives early this year as Disney’sHaunted Mansionis slated to be released later this summer. Astickets for the upcoming horror comedygo on sale, the official DisneyTwitteraccount has revealed a brand-new teaser for the film, showcasing a terrifying journey through a house of ghostly horrors.The teaser features brand-new footage ofJared Letoas the Hatbox Ghost, aclassic character from the original ride, now with a creepier upgrade. Given what has been showcased in the trailers so far, the mysterious phantom is shaping up to be a potentially memorable villain with his unique design and haunting voice. There’s no denying that the Haunted Mansion remains one of the most iconic Disney rides, and the teaser pays tribute to it with neon-colored ghosts with some subtle scares and an overall sense of fun rounded out by its talented cast.Haunted Mansionis no stranger to the big screen as the classic ride first received its film adaptation in 2003 starringEddie Murphy. However, while that film served as a more family-friendly take on the story, the latest adaptation will be targeting older viewers with its PG-13 rating, joining the likes ofPirates of the CaribbeanandJungle Cruise. Whether the film will similarly resonate with audiences remains to be seen, but with a July 28 debut in theaters, it won’t be long before they embark on a spooky experience on the big screen.RELATED:‘Haunted Mansion’ Tickets Are on Sale Now
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Additional plot details on the upcoming Disney production remain under wraps for now, but the film will center on a mother and son, played byRosario DawsonandChase W. Dillon, who recruits a team of so-called paranormal experts, which includeLaKeith Stanfield,TiffanyHaddish,Owen Wilson, andDanny DeVito, in an attempt to rid their home from the supernatural entities that haunt it. Alongside the aforementioned cast,Jamie Lee Curtiswill also be starring in the film as the classic character Madame Leota.Justin Simiendirects the project, with its screenplay written byKatie Dippold.Dan LinandJonathan Eirichproduce the movie, with Nick Reynolds andTom Peitzmanattached as executive producers.
Tickets forHaunted Mansionare now on sale. The film scares its way into theaters on July 28, with early access screenings set to take place on July 26 at AMC theaters nationwide. Check out the brand-new teaser for the upcoming movie below.
