Haunted Mansion
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Haunted Mansion (2023) is a supernatural horror comedy film inspired by Disney's classic theme park attraction. The story follows a single mother, Gabbie, and her son, Travis, who discover their newly purchased New Orleans estate is inhabited by ghosts. To rid their home of the spectral residents, they enlist a diverse team: an astrophysicist-turned-tour guide, a psychic, a con man posing as a priest, and a historian. Together, this unlikely group confronts the mansion's ghostly inhabitants, including the malevolent Hatbox Ghost, who seeks to collect 1,000 souls.
Things to Consider
Witchcraft & Occult
The movie heavily features occult themes, including séances, mediums, psychics, and ghosts. The plot's resolution relies on occult incantations and confronting a malevolent supernatural entity, presenting a worldview centered on engaging with the spirit world.
The central plot involves characters conducting a séance to contact spirits and consulting Madame Leota, a legendary medium, to resolve the haunting. The protagonists ultimately defeat the villain, Alistair Crump, by performing an "occult incantation," highlighting the reliance on non-Christian magical solutions.
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Additional Context
Best For Ages
PG-13. The film is rated PG-13 by the MPAA for "thematic elements and scary action." This recommendation is supported by the presence of frequent supernatural violence, jump scares, and mature themes of grief and death which may be difficult for younger children to process. The movie also features a strong occult worldview and brief alcohol consumption.
Good to Know
The movie delves into mature themes of grief and loss, particularly through the protagonist Ben Matthias's backstory and his journey to find closure after his wife's death. The film also includes numerous Easter eggs and references to the Disneyland attraction for fans.
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