The House with a Clock in its Walls
- 2018
- US
- 1h 44min
- PG
- Directed by: Eli Roth
- Cast: Cate Blanchett, Jack Black, Owen Vaccaro
- UK release: 21 September 2018
Lewis (Vaccaro) is an orphan sent to live with his mysterious uncle Jonathan (Black). Roth takes a break from gore to turn this children’s book into family fare, and it’s atmospheric, but lacks charm; still, Black is great casting and the themes of grief and bravery are handled well.
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The House with a Clock in Its Walls
19 Sep 2018
Eli Roth takes the helm of this atmospheric yet insufficiently charming kids' horror adaptation
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Eli Roth has a story "ready" for a 'A House With A Clock in its Walls' sequel. The forthcoming thriller fantasy film - starring Jack Black and Cate Blanchett - is yet to hit cinema screens, but the 46-year-old director is crossing his fingers that…
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Cate Blanchett in talks for House With a Clock in Its Walls
16 Aug 2017
Film gossip
Cate Blanchett is in talks to star in 'The House With a Clock in Its Walls'. The 48-year-old actress is said to be in early discussions about joining Jack Black in the forthcoming horror film, an adaptation of John Bellairs' 1973 book of the same…
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