There was a couple of instances over the course of _The House with a Clock in Its Walls_, particularly early on, that had my hopes up, but by the end? God I was so disappointed. The lead is not a great actor (often a trouble when you have to cast young), and the effects are pretty bad. The worst thing though is that _Clock in Its Walls_ can't keep its story straight, which is a pretty unforgivable sin when it's your…
This house knows what makes you tick.
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.
Top Cast
Jack Black
Jonathan Barnavelt
Cate Blanchett
Florence Zimmerman
Owen Vaccaro
Lewis Barnavelt
Kyle MacLachlan
Isaac Izard
Renée Elise Goldsberry
Selena Izard
Colleen Camp
Mrs. Hanchett
Sunny Suljic
Tarby Corrigan
Lorenza Izzo
Mother
Braxton Bjerken
Woody Mingo
Vanessa Anne Williams
Rose Rita Pottinger
Ricky Muse
Bus Driver
Charles Green
Soda Jerk
De'Jon Watts
Clark
Aaron Beelner
Clown Automaton
Joshua Phillips
Clown Automaton
Christian Calloway
Azazel
Reviews
I was surprise about how much I enjoy this film. Jack Black and Cate Blanchett are great together in this film. The film felt like a 80s kids horror film. I would love to see more films with these characters. There are a few poop jokes which were the worst part of the film (but these jokes seem to be expected in modern kids films). I feel like this film would have cult film status in a few years.
**Fantasy and light horror are relatively in harmony, even if this is problematic for a lot of people.** I saw this movie recently and I really liked it. It's nothing original, it does what others have done equally well, but manages to entertain the public very well, and especially young people and teenagers. Alright, the movie has some scarier scenes that might impress, but they didn't strike me as…
FAQ about The House with a Clock in Its Walls
What is The House with a Clock in Its Walls about?
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…
When was The House with a Clock in Its Walls released?
The House with a Clock in Its Walls was released in 2018.
What genres does The House with a Clock in Its Walls belong to?
The House with a Clock in Its Walls is categorised as Comedy, Family, Fantasy, Horror, Mystery.
Who stars in The House with a Clock in Its Walls?
The cast of The House with a Clock in Its Walls includes Jack Black, Cate Blanchett, Owen Vaccaro, Kyle MacLachlan, Renée Elise Goldsberry.