Monster House

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Monster House

PG

Released Jul 21, 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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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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Alberto Abuín

Espinof

A good movie that passes very quickly. [Full Review in Spanish]

Feb 14, 2020

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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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Tomaz B

This is the scariest animated children's movie I have ever watched. The script is very interesting and in my opinion creative too. It's a movie that not only kids will enjoy (if they manage not to hide under the blanket), but maybe also their parents. Good acting from Steve Buscemi.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

11/03/24

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Jaden K

The Worst Movie I've Ever Seen, Total Piece of Dogcrap, don't Watch EVER, I DARE YOU TO WATCH THIS GOD-AWFUL FILM!

Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars

10/31/24

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Student: Jake M

This movie was a minor disaster to see the house coming alive trying to eat the kids that were innocent. How would the house come alive by Nebbercracker living in there?

Rated 1.5 out of 5 stars

10/28/24

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Anas t

I'm afraid of haunted houses because my house used to be close to one but luckily it was torn down and made into a nice new house.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

10/18/24

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matthias s

"Monster House" is a decent family-friendly Halloween film, though it hasn't aged as well as I remembered. Watching it as a kid, I was captivated by the spooky, possessed house concept, which is still the movie's strongest aspect. The idea of a haunted house that's alive and dangerous is both creative and well-executed. However, the animation has definitely lost its charm, and I found the character designs to be quite unappealing on this rewatch. They look awkward and distracting, which took away some of the magic. That said, the film strikes a good balance between eerie and fun, making it perfect for those who want something spooky without the real scares. While it’s not a masterpiece, it's an entertaining enough choice for Halloween viewing with kids, offering enough thrills and heart to keep you engaged. It’s a nostalgic, decent watch, but nothing spectacular.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

10/13/24

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Gil Kenan

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Steve Buscemi

Nebbercracker

Maggie Gyllenhaal

Zee

Mitchel Musso

DJ

Spencer Locke

Jenny

Sam Lerner

Chowder

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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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