Everyone has something they were terrified of as a child. Sometimes it was
the shadows lurking in the closet, sometimes it was the malevolent clown doll
perched on the highest shelf, and sometimes it was that creepy house across the
street. But what happens when those imagined dangers, often considered the
folly of childhood, become a very dangerous reality? The answer, of course, is Monster
House, the directorial debut of Gil Kenan (City of Amber). An innocent and yet surprisingly mature film, Monster
House explores both the mystery of the neighborhood's haunted house and
the complexity of adolescence with minimal belittlement. Offering a fresh take
on an old idea, Monster House approaches its youthful themes with
maturity, dignity and a healthy dose of good ol' supernatural fright, making it
nothing less than a top-notch children's horror film.(read more...)
