The Canadian Encyclopedia — neutral, cited, updated
July 26, 2026Sources cited
Canadianwire.
Canada’s encyclopedia & explainer
Home›Entertainment›Film›Haunted Mansion
Entertainment • Film

Haunted Mansion

Haunted Mansion is a 2023 American supernatural horror comedy film directed by Justin Simien and written by Katie Dippold.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 26, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Haunted Mansion is a 2023 American supernatural horror comedy film directed by Justin Simien and written by Katie Dippold. It is the second feature-film adaptation of Disneyland's Haunted Mansion attraction, following the 2003 film adaptation. The film was released internationally and is available to Canadian audiences through theatrical and streaming distribution associated with Disney.

Premise

The film centres on Gabbie and her son after they move into a mansion in New Orleans that is inhabited by ghosts. To deal with the haunting, they recruit a group of unlikely paranormal helpers.

Production

Haunted Mansion was directed by Justin Simien from a screenplay by Katie Dippold. Walt Disney Pictures and Rideback produced the film, continuing Disney's long-running use of the Haunted Mansion attraction as source material.

Cast

The ensemble cast features Rosario Dawson as Gabbie, LaKeith Stanfield as an astrophysicist-turned-tour guide, Tiffany Haddish as a psychic, Owen Wilson as a man posing as a priest, and Danny DeVito as a historian, alongside Jamie Lee Curtis and Jared Leto.

Relation to the attraction

The film is inspired by the Disney theme park ride Haunted Mansion and is not a remake of the 2003 movie. It draws on the attraction's haunted-house concept and broader Disney mythology.

Key facts

  • The film is the second feature-length adaptation of Disneyland's Haunted Mansion attraction.
  • It was directed by Justin Simien and written by Katie Dippold.
  • The story follows a widow and her son who enlist experts to exorcise ghosts from their mansion.
  • The main cast includes Rosario Dawson, LaKeith Stanfield, Tiffany Haddish, Owen Wilson, Danny DeVito, Dan Levy, Jamie Lee Curtis, and Jared Leto.
  • The film is separate from the 2003 film The Haunted Mansion.
🍁
Canadian context

The film was released internationally and is widely available to Canadian audiences through theatrical and streaming distribution associated with Disney.

Frequently asked questions

Is Haunted Mansion based on a Disney attraction?
Yes. It is based on Disneyland's Haunted Mansion attraction.
Who directed Haunted Mansion?
Justin Simien directed the film.
Who wrote Haunted Mansion?
Katie Dippold wrote the screenplay.
Is this the same as The Haunted Mansion from 2003?
No. Haunted Mansion (2023) is the second film adaptation of the attraction, following The Haunted Mansion (2003).
Who stars in Haunted Mansion?
The cast includes Rosario Dawson, LaKeith Stanfield, Tiffany Haddish, Owen Wilson, Danny DeVito, Dan Levy, Jamie Lee Curtis, and Jared Leto.

References

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Haunted_Mansion_(2023_film)
    Supports: Director, writer, cast, studio, and status as the second film adaptation of Disneyland's Haunted Mansion attraction.
  2. Disney+ — https://www.disneyplus.com/en-gb/browse/entity-843c077e-cc0c-4b25-987b-7177bb605af8
    Supports: Plot summary, inspiration from the theme park attraction, cast, and production credits.
  3. Rotten Tomatoes — https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/haunted_mansion_2023
    Supports: Synopsis, director, genre, rating, release information, and runtime.