Spooky House.

Name: Spooky House
Genre: Comedy, Family, Fantasy
Released: 2002-04-19
Duration: 106 min
Cast: Ben Kingsley, Mercedes Ruehl, Matt Weinberg, Jason Fuchs, Ronald Joshua Scott

The scariest house hides a magician.

Max and his friends venture into the home of a mysterious former magician. Its elaborate tricks, a resident jaguar and a group of troublesome intruders turn their visit into a night of surprises.

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Why it’s a little special

Practical magic and a Halloween setting give this children-led caper an old-fashioned haunted-house feel.

BEFORE YOU PRESS PLAY

Know the story.
Know your little people.

Parental guidance suggested

US film rating

Children face bullies and criminals, and the mansion contains startling tricks and animal danger. Bereavement and loneliness sit underneath the comedy.

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BEHIND THE SCENES

The little details.

Directed by: William Sachs
Starring: Ben Kingsley, Mercedes Ruehl, Matt Weinberg, Jason Fuchs, Ronald Joshua Scott, Simon R. Baker, Myles Ferguson, Katharine Isabelle, Kyle Labine, Chaz Monet, Carmen Moore
Written by: Margaret Sachs, William Sachs
Produced by: William Sachs, Anthony Esposito, Kirk Friedman, Richard Houghton
Release date: April 19, 2002
Runtime: 106 minutes
Genre: Comedy, Family, Fantasy
Studio: Entertainment Highway
Language: English