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By Tom Cassidy
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Monsters and humans learn about teamwork in cute animation.
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Spookiz: The Movie
What's the Story?
In SPOOKIZ: THE MOVIE, a group of monsters who hide out in a school after hours have their cover blown when vampire Cula (voiced by Mike Yantzi) finds a daytime pupil's cellphone. When they meet, both sides learn more about the other but face the threat of the sinister monster hunter called in to exorcize the school.
Is It Any Good?
Man being the real monster is a tried and tested way of showing the important of kindness and understanding in horror movies. Spookiz: The Movie successfully continues this idea. The monsters are cute and compelling and the kind kid who stumbles into their world, Hana (voiced by Bommie Catherine Han), is enthusiastic and inquisitive. While the actions of the sinister exorcist might be intense for some younger kids, the message of acceptance and being open minded outshines the scares. A lost cellphone bridging the two worlds is a good way to open the conversation out to cellphone use while the movie keeps its focus on fiendish fun.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about whether Spookiz: The Movie was scary or not. Did you find any of the characters scary? Why are monster movies popular? Why is it sometimes fun to be scared?
Families can talk about how the monsters' assumptions about humans weren't accurate and vice versa. What is the best way to learn about others? Did the character succeed in this?
Hanah wanted a cellphone so she didn't feel like an outsider. Do you think peer pressure is a good reason to want something?
Which characters showed gratitude, perseverance, courage, and teamwork? Why are these important character strengths? Can you think of times you've shown these in your own life?
Movie Details
- On DVD or streaming : July 24, 2020
- Cast : Mike Yantzi , Bommie Catherine Han , Matt Anipen
- Director : Kim Bong-ho
- Inclusion Information : Asian Movie Director(s)
- Studio : Keyring Studios
- Genre : Family and Kids
- Topics : Adventures , Family Stories , Fantasy ( Ghosts , Magic , Monsters ) , Friendship , Holidays ( Halloween ) , School ( Elementary School )
- Character Strengths : Courage , Gratitude , Perseverance , Teamwork
- Run time : 82 minutes
- MPAA rating :
- Last updated : September 12, 2025
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