This supernatural yarn (Disney’s third attempt to capitalise on the popularity of the theme-park ride) stars LaKeith Stanfield, a wondrously subtle performer, with a nose for a deft script (see Get Out, Sorry to Bother You, Judas and the Black Messiah, Knives Out). In that sense, his latest qualifies as a tale of the unexpected. You’re expecting it to be good? Surprise!
Stanfield is New Orleans astrophysicist, Ben, who wants to see “the unseen”. After a preamble so convoluted it makes your head ache, Ben and a couple of wacky paranormal experts (Owen Wilson’s priest, Tiffany Haddish’s medium) find themselves trapped in the titular mansion, newly owned by down-to-earth, unaccountably wealthy single mum, Gabbie (Rosario Dawson; wasted).
