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Behind the Scenes of Haunted Mansion: Director Shares Insights into Cut Ghosts and Unseen Plots

Delve into the Director's Decisions and Discover What Lurked Beyond the Final Cut.

Naser Nahandian by Naser Nahandian
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Haunted Mansion, the enchanting film inspired by the iconic Disneyland ride, brings a spellbinding blend of mystery and nostalgia. However, the movie’s director, Justin Simien, reveals that the mansion’s halls held even more enigmatic tales and eerie apparitions that never saw the light of day.

In a candid conversation with GamesRadar+, Justin Simien, known for his work on “Dear White People,” pulls back the curtain on the movie’s editing process. He explains how crucial it was to strike a balance between honoring the Haunted Mansion’s rich lore and ensuring the narrative remained engaging.

“It’s about having the courage to kill your darlings,” Simien emphasizes, referring to the necessity of trimming content that didn’t propel the central storyline forward.

Behind the scenes, the Haunted Mansion was teeming with spirits that never made their spectral debut. “There were some ghosts that we had whole scenes with that I love,” Simien confesses, “and there were some subplots that were super fun.” Yet, in the pursuit of storytelling cohesion, these unearthly characters had to be excised.

A Tale Beyond the Theme Park

Contrary to a direct recreation of the theme park attraction, the movie charts its own course. The story begins with Ben Matthias, portrayed by LaKeith Stanfield, an astrophysicist grappling with loss and developing a device to communicate with the beyond.

The narrative then unfolds years later, entwining Ben with a distressed mother, Gabbie (Rosario Dawson), and her son (Chase W. Dillon), as they confront eerie occurrences in their new mansion.

To confront the mansion’s malevolent spirits, Ben assembles a diverse team, adding layers of depth and humor to the plot. Owen Wilson’s priest, Father Kent, Danny DeVito’s sardonic college professor, Bruce Davis, Tiffany Haddish’s psychic, Harriet, and Jamie Lee Curtis’s guiding spirit, Madame Leota, join forces in a quest to liberate the mansion from its otherworldly inhabitants.

While the film boasts ample scares and ghoulish delights, it’s also an exploration of profound emotions. Reviewers have been quick to highlight its poignant portrayal of grief. Simien believes this emotional core aligns with Disney’s tradition of grappling with life’s darker aspects, a trait that distinguishes classics like “Up,” “Coco,” and “WALL-E.”

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An Unexpected Source of Laughter

Haunted Mansion

Amidst the ghostly mysteries and emotional depth, Haunted Mansion also offers its fair share of amusement. Notably, Danny DeVito’s portrayal of Professor Bruce Davis adds a layer of hilarity. Simien speaks highly of DeVito’s multifaceted talent and his ability to infuse warmth into his character, creating a dynamic that enriches the overarching narrative.

Haunted Mansion has already mesmerized audiences in the US, with its UK release scheduled for August 11. As audiences traverse the spectral tapestries of the mansion, they’ll experience a cinematic voyage that blends laughter, suspense, and heartfelt revelations, all guided by the director’s skilled hand and the enduring magic of Disney storytelling.

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Tags: Haunted MansionJamie Lee CurtisJared LetoJustin SimienKris BowersLaKeith StanfieldOwen WilsonRosario DawsonTiffany HaddishWalt DisneyWalt Disney Studios Motion Pictures
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