The Haunted Mansion (2003)

User Rating:

4.8/10   

Director:

Rob Minkoff

Writer (WGA):

David Berenbaum (written by)

Release Date:

26 November 2003 (USA)

Genre:

Comedy | Family | Fantasy | Horror | Mystery | Thriller

Tagline:

Check your pulse at the door... if you have one.

Plot:

Workaholic Jim Evers, his wife/business partner and their two kids are summoned to a mansion. When they discover that the place is haunted, Jim discovers an important lesson about the family he's neglected as they attempt to escape.

Plot Keywords:

Mansion | Ghost | Butler | Real Estate Agent | Haunted House

Awards:

1 win & 4 nominations

Cast

Eddie Murphy	...	Jim Evers
Terence Stamp	...	Ramsley
Nathaniel Parker	...	Master Gracey
Marsha Thomason	...	Sara Evers
Jennifer Tilly	...	Madame Leota
Wallace Shawn	...	Ezra
Dina Waters	...	Emma
Marc John Jefferies	...	Michael
Aree Davis	...	Megan
Jim Doughan	...	Mr. Coleman
Rachael Harris	...	Mrs. Coleman (as Rachel Harris)
Steve Hytner	...	Mr. Silverman
Heather Juergensen	...	Mrs. Silverman
Jeremy Howard	...	Hitchhiking Ghost
Deep Roy	...	Hitchhiking Ghost

Also Known As:

Disney's The Haunted Mansion (USA) (complete title)

MPAA:

Rated PG for frightening images, thematic elements and language.

Runtime:

99 min | UK:87 min | USA:88 min

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1

Sound Mix:

DTS | Dolby Digital | SDDS

Certification:

Iceland:10 | Iceland:L (video rating) | Malaysia:U | Australia:M (original rating) | Portugal:M/12 | USA:PG (certificate #40325) | South Korea:All | Argentina:Atp | Australia:PG (re-rating on appeal) | Brazil:12 | Canada:PG | Finland:K-11 | Germany:12 | Netherlands:12 | Norway:11 | Philippines:G | Singapore:PG | Spain:T | Sweden:11 | Switzerland:10 (canton of Geneva) | Switzerland:10 (canton of Vaud) | Switzerland:12 (canton of Zurich) | Switzerland:12 (canton of the Grisons) | UK:PG

Filming Locations:

Los Angeles, California, USA

Company:

Walt Disney Pictures

Trivia:

The movie is based on the ride (of the same name) at the various Disney theme parks.

Goofs:

Continuity: When Jim and his daughter are trying to get out of the mausoleum you can see that from the inside the door that light is showing through the cracks before Michael opens the door.

Quotes:

[Jim, ignoring the ghosts, just wants to get out of the house]
Megan: But Dad, we have to help them!
Jim: You can't help the dead, honey. They're beyond help. That's the nature of being dead.

Movie Connections:

References 20000 Leagues Under the Sea (1954)

Soundtrack:

By the Beautiful Sea

My 6 year old loved it!

My six year old son loved it as a rental, in the comfort (and safety) of our home. We ended up purchasing a copy and he must have selected it at least 3 times a week for a month. I thought it was a bit frightening for a boy his age, but i guess he enjoys being frightened. Reminds me of when i was his age and my Dad let me stay up to watch FRANKENSTEIN, or some other old classic that was considered scary in those days (I'm now 49). I thought it was well done,even w/ Murphy as a bit over the top realtor. It was the ROLE that was over the top, and I think Murphy was excitable in his usually funny way. I'm continually surprised at what DOESN'T frighten kids nowadays. A fun ride!