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Monster House

Play trailer Poster for Monster House PG Released Jul 21, 2006 1h 31m Kids & Family Fantasy Adventure Comedy Animation Play Trailer Watchlist
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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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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 Full Review 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 Full Review 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 Full Review 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 Full Review 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 Full Review 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 Full Review Read all reviews

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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 Full Review james o the film was compared to The Polar Express, Pac-Man and The Goonies. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 10/03/25 Full Review Blu B A Classic Animated Horror Flick. It defintely has that Speilberg like feel to it which makes sense given it's Amblin. It's solidly made all around and a great scary family fun time. It's got good humor in it also that gets good laughs throughout too. The characters aren't anything particulary deep but there well done still and likeable. The animation can look a little choppy and dated but it's very creative witht the house design which is easily the best part. It's got a "told through the eyes of a child" like feel. The second half kind of goes off the rails a bit in terms of how crazy the story gets. I mean it's animated so you can get away with a lot more sure but still this turns into a full blown action blockbuster like final fight that kind of is out of place lol. Without spoilers the turns the plot takes later on is just kind of insane honestly also versus the low key slow mystery of the first half. I do have to say the first half is probably stronger despite tons and tons more action in the second. But overall it's a fun, funny, and family friendly spooky fun time that anyone who is a fan of any actors here, the director, animated family movies looking for a good horror movie for everyone, or unorthodox horror fans in general should chekc out. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 10/03/25 Full Review Stuart R A very playful and nostalgic introduction to the genre.🍅 Rated 3 out of 5 stars 08/11/25 Full Review HameZz O This movie scared me as a kid. Now it makes me laugh out loud. The comedy in here is underrated. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 07/31/25 Full Review Kauê T Um filme Épico com história legal, piadas engraçadas e um filme maravilhosamente bobo. Enquanto a casa esconde uma história linda e triste por trás, os outros personagens são bem agradáveis! Só não dou 5 estrelas pois no mesmo nível que eu gosto do filme, tem titãs como Shrek e Toy Story, mas isso é uma Obra prima Boba! Assista! Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 07/20/25 Full Review Read all reviews
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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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