This movie was pretty scary for some kids. A good thing in the movie was that it showed people working together and that boys and girls can be friends. I thought it was a scary movie.
Monster House
(2006, Rated PG, Family and kids, Starring Steve Buscemi, Nick Cannon, Jon Heder, Maggie Gyllenhaal)Ratings at a Glance
| 50% | of parents say there's too much drinking, drugs, or smoking |
| 50% | of parents say it has language their kids can't use |
| 50% | of parents say the sexual behavior isn't age appropriate |
| 50% | of parents say it's too violent |
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Parent & Educator Reviewers Say | Kid Reviewers Say
- I rate this title iffy for age 9 and give itMy concerns are:
- Excessive violence
- Inappropriate sexual content
- Inappropriate language
- Excessive consumerism
- Drinking, smoking, or drug use
- My highlights are:
Iffy for 10-11 year olds
- I rate this title iffy for age 9 and give itMy concerns are:
- Inappropriate sexual content
- Drinking, smoking, or drug use
fine for tweens, not for younger kids
I wouldn't want my son to see this if her were under 10. Luckily, he didn't ask questions about references to puberty and drinking and he didn't get the "get off" comment about the babysitter's boyfriend being "on top of her". Movie would have been just as good without these parts. I'll never understand why movie makers feel the need to include this stuff in kid's movies.
- I rate this title iffy for age 6 and give it
only SLIGHTLY SCARY
this movie is great. My 5 year old cousin watched this movie and was only SLIGHTLY scared by it but hey he wasnt so scared that he cried or had nightmares or nothing
- I rate this title on for age 10 and give itMy concerns are:
- Excessive violence
- Inappropriate language
You should think twice before taking your child under 10
I think that the previews were very deceiving to consumers. I would not have ever guessed that it would be so scary for my children. I talked to them a bit about it not being real and that it might be a little jumpy, but it was ridiculous, we walked out.
- I rate this title on for age 11 and give it
hmm
Did anybody not remeber when Cheddar, or Chowder or whatever says "vulva?" That deserves a PG-13 rating right there. Good entertainment witha valuable lesson, though
- I rate this title on for age 8 and give it
a bit scary and fun to watch.
i liked the movie and it was scary.the house a bit scarry but not terrifying.
- I rate this title iffy for age 11 and give it
Too scary for kids under 10
We watched this with my 6 year old. I was absolutely appalled at the scene with the babysitter making out with her boyfriend on the couch. Absolutely unnecessary to the film and completely not appropriate. The beer guzzling boyfriend was no picnic either. In the end the plot was fine for a kids movie, but it was so scary that my son is still afraid of the furnace in our utility room a year later. And this is the same kid who rode the Tower of Terror 3 times at Disney. I don't recommend it for young kids.
- I rate this title off for age 17 and give it
HATED IT - NOT FOR CHILDREN - NOT FOR ANYONE
The animation is horrendous, what the characters do is awful, what they say is terrible. What nerve to target this to children. I suppose it is easier to produce garbage these days then quality. It was repulsive.
- I rate this title off for age 11 and give it
- I rate this title off for age 17 and give it
- I rate this title on for age 11 and give it
- I rate this title on for age 8 and give it
I really liked it.
This movie is good (depending on the child) for ages 8 and up. My son, who is scared of everything, saw it and loved it. His heart pounded through it and I thought it was a good movie to help him get over some of his unreasonable fears. I definately would not bring young kids to see this movie - they would be terrifed. The movie was very funny too. Comic relief really helps lesson the scariness of the other stuff going on. I thought this movie was great and we have seen it twice. My husband said it was one of the best movies he has seen in a long time.
- I rate this title off for age 13 and give it
- I rate this title on for age 11 and give it
- I rate this title off for age 13 and give it
- I rate this title iffy for age 8 and give it
- I rate this title off for age 13 and give it
- I rate this title iffy for age 8 and give it
Loudest flick ever!
This film was so loud, it made the "house" even scarier. I didn't love the movie, but the kids did. I thought the animation was even a little creepy. Who wants their cartoons to look this real? Overall, it was too scary for under 10. The house, the back-stopry (which was also very weird) and the noise,will be too much for young ones.
- I rate this title off for age 11 and give it
I thought this movie was very bad. My kids (8&6) were scared. I would not recommend this movie to anyone.
- I rate this title off for age 13 and give it
completley inappropriate
This movie was advertized as a good fun "spooky mystery" for the family. It is only appropriate for a much older audience. All characters in the movie are intended for an older audience right down to the babysitters beer swigging boyfriend "Bones" who attempts to grope her on the couch!! And this a Kids Movie?! Are you kidding me?? I was appalled.
- I rate this title iffy for age 11 and give it
Not recommended for young kids or most others
This movie caught us by surprise as we were expecting a funny, scary movie suitable for kids. The movie is mostly unfunny and very scary in parts. Some of the images are inappropriate for kids. The story line is inconsistent at times and, if there is a moral to the story, it is pretty muddled. The 9 year old we were with found it quite scary. The older kids (11 and 12) said they found it entertaining but were disappointed there were not more funny parts. As an adult, I found it boring and not a film I enjoyed seeing.
- I rate this title off for age 13 and give it
- I rate this title iffy for age 17 and give it
- I rate this title iffy for age 8 and give it
previews were very misleading
My 7 year old son and I saw at least two previews for Monster House in the theater and tons on Nickelodeon prior to seeing the movie. None of them gave any hint as to how scary the movie really is. I was surprised and disappointed that we weren't better prepared for the violence at the end and I was concerned about his reaction. Today I asked him if it was scary but he liked it or if it was just scary and he said it was just scary and that we should have gone to see "Ant Bully" instead. I thought it was an okay movie but there wasn't anything really redeeming to make up for the violence. Definitely for older kids.
- I rate this title on for age 5 and give it
Parent & Educator Reviewers Say | Kid Reviewers Say
- I rate this title on for age 8 and give it
I love this movie. (:
- I rate this title on for age 10 and give itMy concerns are:
- Inappropriate language
- My highlights are:
Not for kids but the perfect animated horror flick for tweens. Monster House shows three young teenagers on a mission to uncover the secrets and horrors of old Nebbercrackers haunted house. Scary scenes and language prevent anyone younger than 9 really enjoy this movie.
- I rate this title on for age 8 and give itMy concerns are:
- Excessive violence
A little frightful, but fun.
- I rate this title iffy for age 4 and give itMy concerns are:
- Excessive violence
- Negative role models
It was pretty funny and cool, but some parts may be to creepy for little kids!!!!!
- I rate this title on for age 4 and give itMy concerns are:
- Excessive violence
- Inappropriate sexual content
- Inappropriate language
- Excessive consumerism
- Drinking, smoking, or drug use
I like it
I like it!!
- I rate this title on for age 8 and give itMy concerns are:
- Excessive violence
- Inappropriate sexual content
- Inappropriate language
its not innapropiate!
this movie is not innapropiate but still it might scare young kids.
- I rate this title on for age 6 and give itMy concerns are:
- Excessive violence
- Inappropriate sexual content
Perfect for the little ones!
this is the best movie EVER!!!!The only thing that kinda got me biting my nails is that they couldve made it a little more apropriate,like the babysitters boyfriend could use some improving.But really,the whole thing was great.Oh and by the way,why is everybody saying this was too scary?i think most kids arent really scared of stuff like that,but im from new york,so corret me if im wrong.
- I rate this title on for age 2 and give it
I saw this with my babysitter when i was 8
it isnt scary it isnt innapropriate
- I rate this title iffy for age 2 and give it
CHECK IT OUT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I went to see this movie with my dad when I was 8.I got scared so we left. Then my 4 year old brother watched it a couple years later and he loved it. I think it all depends on the kid if they like scary stuff than if they are under 5 than you should watch it and check it out. If they are over 5 than you should watch with them in the same room.if they get scared of things reallllllly easily don't even bother looking and checking it out. Now i am ten. I get creeped out easily and i am stil a bit creeped out from the movie when i see it.
- I rate this title iffy for age 2 and give it
Creepy old Monster house
I'm telling you the truth here, I put iffy on EVERYTHING! (Yellow thing for non-members info) There is some mild sex because about love, mild strong langauge, mild...well, mild probally everything in movie certificates! Ok, about the plot: 3 kids have a fear about a house about one of their friend's over the road house...It's monster house! At one point, there is noone inside the house but one of the kids keeps getting called from the creepy house of the road! SPOOKY! Overall: Good mild scary film for a first watch at a creepy film!
- I rate this title iffy for age 2 and give it
my 3rd favorite movie!
this movie is realy entertaning for kids around 12. but ther is a lot wrong with it. 1.there realy isn't any sexual stuff but the boys seem to realy like jenny and she kisses D.J onece when he's scared. 2.there realy isn't "violence" but ther is a lot of bad stuff that would fall under this catagory, Z and bones are realy mean to D.J and his friend, Nebercracker is mean to kids...but he's just trying to keep them safe, a flash back shows that nebercracer's wife died,the house eats and prusumably kills people,and skull plays a bloody viedo game. 3. there is some alcahol use, Bones drinks beer and seems drunk when he leaves the house, chowder tries to act manly by asking D.J if he has any beer. 4. there are no swear words but there is name calling and D.J says "I suck". 5. there is one good thing the kids are trying to save people by "kiling" the house. so this movie wil realy entertain kids around 12.
- I rate this title iffy for age 2 and give it
weird
i find it kinda weird that its rated pg13. for example the boyfriend is a drunk and tries to ummmmmmmm do something if u know what i mean with the girlfriend. and also they pee in bottles. and also there were some scary parts too! I got scared at some parts. Also, it was kind of confusing. i didn't get the point of it. it was okay i guess i didn't really like it.
- I rate this title iffy for age 2 and give it
Boring!
This movie has few exciting parts and almost never has a joke that actually is funny. I would say it is appropriate but take my advice and skip it. The babysitter, has a boyfriend who comes to the house drunk, too. Know your kids- if you even want them watching this stupid movie. The actors are great, especially Mithcel Musso.
- I rate this title on for age 2 and give it
- I rate this title on for age 2 and give it
it is not great but it is not bad either
hard work put into this film. good family movie. WATCH IT!or do not watch it. i seriusly do not care if you watch it.
- I rate this title iffy for age 2 and give it
GREAT
I would say it can be rather scary for anyone 8-. But I LOVED IT. YOU WILL LOVE IT ! ! ! !
- I rate this title iffy for age 2 and give it
Thank YOU
i agree completly kids that age don't need to see that or know what it means. I thought this movie was stupid and didn't have a very intresting plot. not very scary. A Little loud. STill im just not going to complain :>
- I rate this title on for age 2 and give it
Why???????????
I don't understand why people think the movie was loud and scary? I't doesn't occur to me at the thought of those problems(well,problems to others,,but not me.) I saw it with my friends and we sat in the 2nd to front row,plus we weren't scared at all. I mean,seriously,If you think about it,it gets less scarier and scarier. When you put your whole mind to it,it's not really scary at all! (I didn't do that but it will probably work on you.)Kids in a (non)scary house? That is not scary,right? That's what the movie is mainly about. Kids under 1 will probably love it,or get freaked out of their pants?,depends on the child. Just don't be scared,if you hate it,oh well,see another movie or just don't make it a big issue(or,Ishould say,not an issue at all.)Just next time,.... don't think about it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
- I rate this title iffy for age 2 and give it
- I rate this title on for age 2 and give it
pretty good
Too scary for some age??? Terribly boring??? I agree with suitelife. If you don't like it, don't come and complain about it.
- I rate this title on for age 2 and give it
- I rate this title on for age 2 and give it
i cried
I felt bad for the man i forgot his name to sacrifice his house just so kids could get their things back and so he could be free to do what he wants.
- I rate this title on for age 2 and give it
?SCARY?
WHY DOES EVERYONE THINK IT IS SCARY? TO ME IT WASN'T SACRY AT ALL BUT IT WAS REALLY GOOD. MAYBE I DON'T THINK IT IS SCARY BECAUSE I HAVE SEEN SCARY R RATED MOVIES THE LITTLE KIDS IN THE THEATER WHEN I WENT WEREN'T SCARED AT ALL. I THOUGHT IT WAS ONE OF THE BEST PG MOVIES ANYONE HAS MADE FOR A WHILE. MY PARENTS SAY THEY REALLY DON'T BELIVE 9+ YEARS OF AGE COULD THINK IT IS SCARY MY 4 YEAR OLD COUSIN SAY IT AND LOVED IT. IF YOU DON'T LIKE THE MOVIE DO SOMETHING BETTER WITH YOUR LIFE THAN COMPLAIN ABOUT IT! THIS MOVIE ROX MY SOX!
- I rate this title iffy for age 2 and give it
what were they thinking??
a "kids movie" please... my little 9 year old sister was scared, and what 9 or 10 year old knows what "prude" means or needs to see things like "Bones" attempting to grope his girlfriend on a couch???
