Gabbie (Rosario Dawson) and her son Travis (Chase Dillon) find themselves in their new house only to be confronted by an animated suit of armor, sending them running for their lives. Their escape proves complicated, leading them to seek assistance from priest Fr. Kent (Owen Wilson), who then connects with Ben (LaKeith Stanfield). He’s created a camera capable of capturing images of spirits. As the situation escalates…

The new *Haunted Mansion* movie doesn't seem concerned with creating a springboard for an entirely fresh series based on the Disney attraction. Rather, it successfully recreates the silly, pun-heavy atmosphere of the ride by letting its impressive actors have a genuinely good time. It’s an enjoyable film suitable for families that provides opportunities for each of the comedic performers to showcase their abilitie…

As someone who's followed Disney for years, I had serious doubts—and was very apprehensive—about Justin Simien’s “Haunted Mansion,” the second movie based on the popular theme park attraction. Everything about the project seemed like it would be pointless and terrible, but I ended up being pleasantly surprised by how creative and entertaining the final product is. When a woman (Rosario Dawson) and her son, who's h…

Greetings, fellow enthusiasts, and welcome to the newest version of the beloved Disney ride as Haunted Mansion has appeared for everyone to see. This installment centers around a mother named Gabbie (Rosario Dawson) and her son Travis (Chase W. Dillon). The pair has relocated to an empty house close to New Orleans hoping for a fresh start, but they soon discover their new home is inhabited by spirits. Despi…

LaKeith Stanfield consistently manages to be the most captivating presence whenever he appears, and the depiction of the Hatbox Ghost stands out as a particularly chilling live-action Disney villain. However, _Haunted Mansion_ feels like a PG horror comedy that’s been forced into a PG-13 classification; it's rated that way simply because of its supernatural elements. The humor is overdone and distracting, and any mom…