there is a scene in which jack black's grown ass head is edited with some funky ass CGI onto a baby's body and let me tell you: that's truly what nightmares are made of, eli roth
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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Eli did a good job at capturing that Amblin feel of yesteryear. It's a film for kids so a little tough for me to judge. The kids in the audience seemed to be digging it. Really liked the killer Jack-o'-Lanterns. Screened at the DGA West.
Common questions
What is The House with a Clock in Its Walls about?+
An orphaned boy is sent to live with his eccentric uncle in a creaky mansion, where he discovers magic and a hidden threat ticking away in the walls.
Who directed The House with a Clock in Its Walls?+
It was directed by Eli Roth in 2018, marking his entry into family-friendly fantasy cinema.
Has The House with a Clock in Its Walls won any awards?+
It received multiple Saturn Award nominations, including recognition for Best Fantasy Film and production design.
