What to read, watch, and listen to if you lovedHaunted Mansion
Justin Simien · Film · 2023
If you loved Haunted Mansion, start with The Haunted Mansion (Rob Minkoff, 2003) — a film from the same story. Below: 3 books, 4 series and 2 podcasts, each matched to Haunted Mansion across media.
What hooked you in Haunted Mansion was the way that navigating inherited grief and supernatural baggage requires a motley team.
Start with the source
The source
The Haunted Mansion
Rob Minkoff · Film · 2003
Books on the same thread
How to Sell a Haunted House
Grady Hendrix · Book
Explores: Inherited trauma, Dysfunctional family dynamics, Grief as a monster.
If the blend of humor and heavy family trauma in Haunted Mansion resonated with you, this book explores how grief manifests as a literal monster in family homes.
The Haunting of Hill House
Shirley Jackson · Book · 1987
Explores: isolation, sanity, female hysteria.
While Haunted Mansion keeps things light, this classic shares the core premise of a group of disparate investigators coming together to study a truly unsettling, haunted architectural space.
Play Nice
Rachel Harrison · Book
Explores: inherited trauma, grief, family secrets.
Similar to the way families reconcile with the past in Haunted Mansion, this story follows sisters dealing with inherited trauma and the literal ghosts left in their home.
Series on the same thread
The Haunting of Hill House
Mike Flanagan · Series · 2018
Shares a thread with Haunted Mansion: Ghost Story.
This series takes the family-centric ghost story at the heart of Haunted Mansion and deepens the focus on how shared trauma and secrets define our relationship with home.
Ghosts
Mathew Baynton · Series · 2019
Shares a thread with Haunted Mansion: Supernatural Comedy.
If you enjoyed the supernatural comedy elements of Haunted Mansion, you will appreciate how this series balances the absurdity of living with ghosts after inheriting a grand estate.
The Haunting of Bly Manor
Mike Flanagan · Series · 2020
Shares a thread with Haunted Mansion: Grief and Loss.
Like Haunted Mansion, this series centers on a group of people forming an unconventional family unit while navigating deep-seated grief and the secrets of a cursed property.
Haunted Hotel
Matt Roller · Series · 2025
Shares a thread with Haunted Mansion: Supernatural Comedy.
Fans of the single-parent perspective and comedic ghost management in Haunted Mansion will find a familiar rhythm in this story about a mother inheriting a haunted hotel.
Podcasts on the same thread
My Favorite Murder with Karen Kilgariff and Georgia Hardstark
Exactly Right and iHeartPodcasts · Podcast · 2026
Explores: mental health awareness, female friendship, coping mechanisms.
If you loved the skeptical experts finding community in Haunted Mansion, you will enjoy the conversational, community-driven approach to exploring the darker, ghostly side of life here.
The Boys Haunted Explorations
Podcast
Explores: ghosts, haunted places, paranormal activity.
Much like the motley crew of investigators in Haunted Mansion, this podcast captures the thrill of assembling a team to explore and document the world's most haunted places.
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Common questions
Is Haunted Mansion 2023 a direct sequel to The Haunted Mansion from 2003?
No, the 2023 version of Haunted Mansion is not a sequel to the 2003 film. Both movies are separate adaptations based on the same theme park attraction. You can watch either one independently without needing to see the other film first.
What is the plot of the 2023 Haunted Mansion movie?
The 2023 Haunted Mansion follows a woman and her son who enlist a group of spiritual experts to help remove supernatural squatters from their home. The motley crew works together to rid the residence of the ghosts inhabiting the property.
Should I watch The Haunted Mansion 2003 before the 2023 version?
You do not need to watch The Haunted Mansion from 2003 before viewing the 2023 film. Each movie serves as a standalone adaptation of the attraction, meaning there is no required chronological order for watching these two specific titles.
Does Haunted Mansion 2023 feature the same characters as the 2003 film?
No, Haunted Mansion 2023 features a different cast and set of characters compared to the 2003 version. While both films share the same title and thematic inspiration from the ride, they present unique stories and different groups of characters dealing with supernatural events.