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The House with a Clock in Its Walls

Seen it?

2018 | 105 min | Comedy, Family, Fantasy, Horror, Mystery

Weeknight Watch

Why it’s a Weeknight Watch

With a lukewarm 6.3 out of 10 from audiences, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Made for anyone who likes to be kept guessing, anyone who wants a laugh and horror fans. If you loved Coraline or The Witches, start here.
The mood
Scary.
The pace
Breezy, at 1 hr 45 min.
What might put you off
Rated PG: scary moments, a parent's death or loss and peril. Worth a look first if you have very young kids.

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.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsSolid

    65% on Rotten Tomatoes, 57 on Metacritic

  • AudiencesBelow par

    6.3 out of 10

  • AwardsNot counted

    No major awards or nominations

  • Box office & staying powerSolid

    $132 million worldwide on a $42 million budget

  • Buzz & cultural impactSolid

    About 208K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Eli Roth

  • Jack BlackJonathan Barnavelt
  • Cate BlanchettFlorence Zimmerman
  • Owen VaccaroLewis Barnavelt
  • Kyle MacLachlanIsaac Izard
  • Renée Elise GoldsberrySelena Izard
  • Colleen CampMrs. Hanchett
  • Sunny SuljicTarby Corrigan
  • Lorenza IzzoMother
  • Braxton BjerkenWoody Mingo
  • Vanessa Anne WilliamsRose Rita Pottinger