Disney’s Haunted Mansion Teaches Families About Grief
Disney’s Haunted Mansion will not only let families experience chills and thrills. The newest comedy-horror film also tells us that it’s okay to grieve.
Based on the classic theme park attraction of Disneyland, families with older children are in for a night’s worth of scares and laughter — with Disney’s Haunted Mansion now showing in cinemas nationwide.
Enter if you dare
Disney’s Haunted Mansion begins at its gates. Gabbie (Rosario Dawson) and her son Travis (Chase W. Dillon) step inside the haunted mansion in New Orleans, realizing that ghosts lurk at every corner.
They decide to seek help from an unlikely group of experts to rid the residence of these spirits. This group includes Ben (LaKeith Stanfield), a paranormal tour guide and ghost-skeptic, Harriet (Tiffany Haddish), a local psychic, Bruce (Danny DeVito), a veteran historian, and Kent (Owen Wilson), a priest.
Together, they test their skills and try to identify the spirits responsible for the hauntings. In the process, they uncover the mansion’s deepest and darkest secrets. Along the way, they also discover more about themselves.
Why it’s okay to grieve
Besides the chills and thrills sure to take place throughout the film, Disney’s Haunted Mansion touches on the topic of grief. It shows that grieving is a natural and essential part of the healing process — especially when you lose someone you love. This loss can trigger a range of intense emotions, such as sadness, anger, and confusion. And it was evident in two particular characters: Ben and Travis.
Some of their scenes show that allowing ourselves to grieve helps us acknowledge the depth of our bond with someone who has passed. It’s through this process that we can gradually come to terms with the reality that they’re gone. It also allows us to find ways to cherish the memories we had with them!
Grieving provides us with an opportunity to honor our feelings, seek support from others, and gradually find acceptance. Eventually, it paves the way for healing and moving forward. All while still holding our loved one’s memory close to our hearts.
Catch Disney’s Haunted Mansion
Directed by Justin Simien and with a screenplay by Katie Dippold, Disney’s Haunted Mansion features a star-studded cast. This includes Daniel Levy, Jamie Lee Curtis, and Jared Leto as well.
Don’t miss this ghostly adventure and book your tickets to Disney’s Haunted Mansion! Check the showtimes available here. You can also follow Disney Studios Philippines on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and YouTube for more updates.
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