Monster House

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Monster House

PG

2006

1h 31m

Kids & Family

Fantasy

Adventure

Comedy

Animation

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No adults believe three youths' (Mitchel Musso, Spencer Locke, Sam Lerner) assertion that a neighboring residence is a living creature that means them harm. With Halloween approaching, the trio must find a way to destroy the structure before innocent trick-or-treaters meet ghastly ends.

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Critics Consensus

Monster House welcomes kids and adults alike into a household full of smart, monstrous fun.

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Sydney Morning Herald

Set on Halloween, the script is original and nicely creepy, even when the boys are joined by a redhead named Jenny.

Rated: 3.5/5

Sep 23, 2006

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Philip French

Guardian

One of the best animated movies of the past couple of years and the most enjoyable family entertainment of recent months.

Aug 12, 2006

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Ian Freer

Empire Magazine

A scary, sharp, funny movie, this is the best kids' flick of the year so far.

Rated: 4/5

Aug 11, 2006

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Patrick Cavanaugh

The Wolfman Cometh

Delightful gateway horror that manages to deliver both an authentically spooky premise and plenty of slapstick glee.

Rated: 4/5

Sep 9, 2025

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Preston Barta

Denton Record-Chronicle

This coming-of-age film delves into a variety of universal themes, such as the complexities of love, the inevitability of death, and the challenges of moving forward, all with the utmost sensitivity and grace.

Oct 25, 2024

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Mike Massie

Gone With The Twins

For reasons unknown, Sony Pictures decided to release this perfectly Halloween-themed children's film in the middle of June.

Rated: 6/10

Nov 21, 2020

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gibran carrillo

When this movie first came out in theaters I did not watch it in theaters unfortunately. I regretted not going to see it in the big screen as a kid. Now as an adult, finally getting the opportunity was GREAT. This movie really is GREAT and it gave me so much nostalgia. I loved it then and love it now. Class or possibly even a masterpiece!!!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

10/19/25

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Ann

It was honestly a really good movie overall it just felt like we was back being little watching this movie

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

10/16/22

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Maria S

One of the best scary movies for kids. I really liked the story behind the monster house, I like how it shows how humans can be in real life and its not sugar coated

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

10/19/25

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Faith W

This is a great movie! Funny, spooky and a heartfelt story in the end. Always watch when it’s that time of year, no matter how old I get. A truly interesting watch.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

10/12/25

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Russell H

Kinda boring and slightly advanced for my kid. Good cast though

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

10/09/25

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Riley S.

“Are you guys mentally challenged? Because, if you are, then I'm certified to teach you baseball.” Monster House is one of those mid-2000s animated movies that feels both nostalgic and surprisingly spooky. The motion-capture animation hasn’t aged perfectly, but it gives the characters a weird, slightly off energy that actually works for a horror-tinged kids’ film. The haunted-house design is fantastic — creaking floorboards, shifting walls, and that monstrous “face” make the house itself the real star. The humor is a little hit-or-miss and some of the side characters are dated, but the central trio of kids has charm and enough heart to carry the story. What really stands out is how much darker this gets compared to most family animation — it actually takes the scares seriously, and that makes the emotional beats land harder than expected. It’s not flawless, but as a spooky kids’ adventure, it’s still a standout. Perfect Spooktober viewing. 🎃

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

10/08/25

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Zee

Mitchel Musso

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Spencer Locke

Jenny

Sam Lerner

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Synopsis

No adults believe three youths' (Mitchel Musso, Spencer Locke, Sam Lerner) assertion that a neighboring residence is a living creature that means them harm. With Halloween approaching, the trio must find a way to destroy the structure before innocent trick-or-treaters meet ghastly ends.

Director: Gil Kenan
Producer: Jack Rapke, Steve Starkey
Screenwriter: Ron Schrab, Dan Harmon, Pamela Pettler
Distributor: Sony Pictures Entertainment
Production Co: Sony Pictures Entertainment, ImageMovers, Amblin Entertainment, Columbia Pictures, Relativity Media
Rating: PG (Scary Images and Sequences|Brief Language|Some Crude Humor|Thematic Elements)
Genre: Kids & Family, Fantasy, Adventure, Comedy, Animation
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Jul 21, 2006, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Jun 5, 2012
Box Office (Gross USA): $73.7M
Runtime: 1h 31m
Sound Mix: Dolby SRD, DTS, SDDS
Aspect Ratio: Scope (2.35:1)

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