Spooky House

PG

Released Apr 19, 2002

1 hr. 47 min.

Comedy

Adventure

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Max (Matt Weinberg) is a lonely, recently orphaned young boy who is frequently bullied by his classmates. One night after accepting a dare, Max wanders into a mysterious mansion, where he meets the Great Zamboni (Ben Kingsley), an eccentric magician. Zamboni is unfriendly to Max at first, but eventually reveals that he has chosen a reclusive life after making his wife disappear on stage. The two become friends, and, with Zamboni's magical help, Max learns to defend himself.

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My family really liked this PG not-very-Spooky House. It's a sweet movie and lots of magic is featured. It seems like a family classic, even though it's not one that I've ever heard of, nor would it be without streaming (Amazon). Supposedly, it was a festival hit when it first made the rounds, since the festivals didn't show bubblegum family movies like this. And "Spooky House" is very bubblegummy, and sugary-sweet, but worthwhile nonetheless.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/17/23

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steve d

Not at all spooky and not at all fun.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

03/30/23

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It's a fantastic movie. I'm 22 and I still watch it.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/27/23

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Audience Member

looks and feels like it should be from the 90"s.

Rated 1.5 out of 5 stars

02/04/23

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Audience Member

Great fun, the kids LOVE it.

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

02/08/23

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This movie is magical in the way that Gremlins was magical. It's just got this fun kid adventure quality to it... Sweet and genuine in it's message.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

01/21/23

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William Sachs

Director

Ben Kingsley

The Great Zamboni

Mercedes Ruehl

Boss

Matt Weinberg

Max

Jason Fuchs

Yuri

Ronald Joshua Scott

Beans

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Scott Weinberg

DVDTalk.com

I doubt even very slow kids would be able to sit through the whole thing.

Rated: 1.5/5

Nov 15, 2006

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David Cornelius

eFilmCritic.com

It's sweet, magical fluff.

Rated: 3/5

Oct 31, 2003

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Synopsis

Max (Matt Weinberg) is a lonely, recently orphaned young boy who is frequently bullied by his classmates. One night after accepting a dare, Max wanders into a mysterious mansion, where he meets the Great Zamboni (Ben Kingsley), an eccentric magician. Zamboni is unfriendly to Max at first, but eventually reveals that he has chosen a reclusive life after making his wife disappear on stage. The two become friends, and, with Zamboni's magical help, Max learns to defend himself.

Director: William Sachs
Executive Producer: Anthony Esposito, Kirk Friedman, Richard Houghton
Screenwriter: Margaret Sachs, William Sachs
Production Co: Spooky House Entertainment LLC
Rating: PG (Mild Thematic Elements)
Genre: Comedy, Adventure
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Apr 19, 2002, Original
Release Date (Streaming): May 22, 2017
Box Office (Gross USA): $64.5K
Sound Mix: SDDS, Dolby Digital, Surround, Dolby A, Dolby EX, DTS, Dolby SR, Dolby Stereo

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