Among Disneyana collectors, The Haunted Mansion holds a special place. Walt's classic theme park attraction has a fanatical base of enthusiasts. However, when Disney first attempted to translate the ride into a major film in 2003, those fans were turned off. The film was played strictly for laughs and starred Eddie Murphy slumming his way toward an easy pay check. Now acclaimed producer and director Guillermo Del Toro says he is involved in bringing The Haunted Mansion back to the big screen, saying “Dark imagery is an integral part of the Walt Disney legacy. After all,
Disney himself was the father of some really chilling moments and
characters - think Chernabog from Fantasia or Maleficent as the dragon
or the Evil Queen in Snow White. I couldn't be more excited to be a part of my own adaptation of the
original theme park attraction Walt envisioned and that remains, for me,
the most desirable piece of real estate in the whole world!" It remains unclear whether Del Toro will actually direct the film, but does promise this time around, it will be scary. For more click here