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

09/23/2006

3.5/5

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

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Philip French

Guardian

08/12/2006

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

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Ian Freer

Empire Magazine

08/11/2006

4/5

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

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Patrick Cavanaugh

The Wolfman Cometh

Sep 9

4/5

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

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Preston Barta

Denton Record-Chronicle

10/25/2024

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.

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Mike Massie

Gone With The Twins

11/21/2020

6/10

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

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Oct 19

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!!!

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10/16/2022

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

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David S

@IH8Phags69 Jan 3

Robert zemecasus's animated films are incredibly stupid and terrible I've never watched animated films where the characters are yelling at the audience the entire time!!! Ph@gg0t made bull$hit!

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Tristan J

@Tristan336 Dec 28

Goodness it was good gooder than breaking bad

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Nick w

@nick01 Dec 25

Really good movie , the animation looked weird though

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Christian M

Dec 12

'Monster House' is one of the most special memories from my childhood, even though it isn't truly a kids' film. It blends emotion and nostalgia; I've seen it so many times that I could recall the story almost entirely. As an adult, its darker tone, subtle humor, and quiet social commentary stand out even more beneath its childlike appearance. The characters connect instantly-exaggerated in just the right way and capable of carrying an unsettling yet charming story. The plot is tightly crafted, leaving no loose ends, and builds emotional tension without forcing it. The soundtrack is unforgettable and defines much of the film's atmosphere. Nostalgia plays a part in how I feel about it, but even if I watched it for the first time today, I'm sure I'd still consider it an animated masterpiece.

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Zee

Mitchel Musso

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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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