The House with a Clock in Its Walls (2018)

Overview

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.

English
Rated PG
😂Comedy
👪Family
🏰Fantasy
😱Horror
🔍Mystery

Released

15th September 2018

8 years ago

Runtime

1 hour 45 minutes

Finishes at 8:00am

Budget

$42,000,000 ($55,414,800 today)

Revenue $131,523,093

Artwork for The House with a Clock in Its Walls

Directed by

Eli Roth

Written by

Eric Kripke

Ratings and awards

1 win & 1 nomination total

6.1/10
65%
57%
63%
61%

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The House with a Clock in Its Walls

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