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The House with a Clock in Its Walls
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The House with a Clock in Its Walls

2018 · 105 min Comedy Fantasy Family Horror Mystery
6.2 / 10 · TMDB

When ten-year-old Lewis is suddenly orphaned, he is sent to live with his Uncle Jonathan in a creaky (and creepy) old mansion with a mysterious ticking noise that emanates from the walls. Upon discovering that his uncle is a warlock, Lewis begins learning magic, but when he rebelliously resurrects an evil warlock he must find the secret of the house and save the world from destruction.

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🎬 MovieFinder's Take

The director builds tension not through shock, but through feeling — the viewer senses something is wrong long before it becomes obvious. Atmosphere matters more than any plot twist.

This isn't a film for the faint-hearted, nor for seasoned viewers who claim to fear nothing. It exists somewhere between — pressing psychologically rather than physically.

Ideal for fans of psychological horror. Slasher fans should look elsewhere.

Director: Eli Roth

— MovieFinder Editorial

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Viewing atmosphere: Late in the evening, with two people. Make tea, put away the phone, don't turn on the lights.

🎭 Cast

Jack Black

Jack Black

Jonathan Barnavelt

Cate Blanchett

Cate Blanchett

Florence Zimmerman

Owen Vaccaro

Owen Vaccaro

Lewis Barnavelt

Kyle MacLachlan

Kyle MacLachlan

Isaac Izard

Renée Elise Goldsberry

Renée Elise Goldsberry

Selena Izard

Colleen Camp

Colleen Camp

Mrs. Hanchett

Sunny Suljic

Sunny Suljic

Tarby Corrigan

Lorenza Izzo

Lorenza Izzo

Mother

Braxton Bjerken

Braxton Bjerken

Woody Mingo

Vanessa Anne Williams

Vanessa Anne Williams

Rose Rita Pottinger

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