Underplayed Gems

The Haunted Mansion (2003)

The Haunted Mansion poster
Directed by
Rob Minkoff
Genre
comedy film, fantasy film, mystery film, children's film, ghost film, Halloween film
Country
United States
Runtime
1h 30m
Rated
PG
Rating
5.7 of 10 from 2,147 voters
Elsewhere
IMDb
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How it feels

A realtor and his family get trapped in a creepy mansion full of ghosts. They must solve the building's mystery to escape.

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What happens

The Haunted Mansion is a 2003 American supernatural horror comedy film directed by Rob Minkoff and written by David Berenbaum. Loosely based on the Disneyland attraction of the same name, the film stars Eddie Murphy as a realtor who, along with his family, becomes trapped in the titular building. Terence Stamp, Wallace Shawn, Marsha Thomason and Jennifer Tilly appear in supporting roles. The film was released in the United States on November 26, 2003, by Buena Vista Pictures Distribution. The film received negative reviews from critics but performed well at the box office, grossing $182.3 million worldwide against a $90 million budget. Despite its initial reviews, the film has developed a cult following over the years. Another film adaptation directed by Justin Simien was released in 2023. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)

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