*Update: del Toro will NOT be directing “The Haunted Mansion.” He will be writing and producing only.

“Pan’s Labyrinth” director Guillermo del Toro recently devastated J.R.R. Tolkien fans by backing out of helming the upcoming “The Hobbit.” And now fans learn what project likely drew him away — a reboot of Disney’s “The Haunted Mansion.” Ouch.

The announcement came at this year’s Comic-Con in San Diego. The film be live-action and shot for 3D. But for fans reticent about another goofy horror movie based on a Disney ride, del Toro had this to say: “If you take the children, they will scream.”

The director went on to explain that they’ll be staying true to the art and aesthetic of the original ride, that they are definitely not making a comedy and finally that Eddie Murphy won’t be back.

Still unknown is who will take del Toro’s place to direct “The Hobbit.”