So it's with great hope that I look forward to the newly announced remake coming from Guillermo del Toro of "Pan's Labyrinth" fame. Knowing that the first movie was based on the Haunted Mansion ride in California, which is set in New Orleans, I'm hopeful the new movie is keyed to the ride in Florida, which I've long enjoyed.Because the project was just announced, there aren't many details to share. Guillermo is writing and producing the flick, but contrary to early reports, not directing. While a bit disappointing that he won't be wearing all three hats, I can't imagine he'll give the director's chair to someone he doesn't completely trust to fully complement in his plan.
And what is that plan? Guillermo's brief interview with HitFix reveals he's envisioning "a big, event movie" that's "very classy" and "very beautiful." The film is "not just a regular haunted house movie," but something that will "honor a world — and a world view — that was first set by the imagineers at Disney." Fundamentally, the film will be "both fun and scary" as opposed to "dark and grimy and scary." That sounds like the right approach to me.
So go forth, Guillermo, and make with the scary. If anyone can do this property justice, it's you.
2 comments:
If Guillermo del Toro is in charge of this movie, it should be great. I've liked everything he has done previously. “The Orphanage” and “The Devil's Backbone” were hidden treasures.
The original movie was not "ruined by poor acting" on Nathaniel Parker's part - he did a classy and beautiful portrayal of Master Gracey and I can't imagine anyone topping his performance. I think it was doomed by the comedic styles of Edward Murphy which did not belong in the film.
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