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Monster House
CAST & DIRECTOR
Directed by Gil Kenan. With Mitchel Musso, Sam Lerner, Spencer Locke.
67.3/100
TMDB RATINGWHAT IT'S ABOUT
Monsters under the bed are scary enough, but what happens when an entire house is out to get you? Three teens aim to find out when they go up against a decrepit neighboring home and unlock its frightening secrets.
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67.3/100
TMDB RATINGYOUR WATCHLISTMonsters under the bed are scary enough, but what happens when an entire house is out to get you? Three teens aim to find out when they go up against a decrepit neighb…
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RELEASE SNAPSHOT
Release snapshot for Monster House.
MoviHero lists June 30, 2006 as the release date for Monster House. Gil Kenan is the listed director. The listed cast includes Mitchel Musso as DJ (voice), Sam Lerner as Chowder (voice), Spencer Locke as Jenny (voice), Steve Buscemi as Nebbercracker (voice). A trailer and 5 stills are available on this page.
Release dateJune 30, 2006
GenresFamily · Comedy · Fantasy · Horror · Animation
Runtime1h 31m
DirectorGil Kenan
CastMitchel Musso as DJ (voice), Sam Lerner as Chowder (voice), Spencer Locke as Jenny (voice), Steve Buscemi as Nebbercracker (voice)
TrailerAvailable on this page
Images5 stills
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Monster House runs 1h 31m. Allow extra time for breaks.
Is it slow or fast?
The current MoviHero pacing estimate is 7/10: a middle-ground pace.
Is it a good choice when I am tired?
The attention estimate is 3/10. The profile suggests a lower-demand watch, although preferences vary.
How emotionally intense is it?
The emotional-impact estimate is 7/10, suggesting a moderate emotional load. This does not tell you whether the ending is happy or sad.
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TMDB: 67.3/100 (6.725/10) from 4,498 votes. Updated Oct 8, 2026.
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Pacing7/10
Emotional Impact7/10
Mind-Bending3/10
Scary9/10
Violence3/10
Rewatchability7/10
Attention Required3/10
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