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The House with a Clock in Its Walls

Movie·2018·Comedy, Family, Fantasy·1h 45m·6.3 (2,316)·Directed by Eli Roth

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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.

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Jack BlackJack BlackJonathan BarnaveltCate BlanchettCate BlanchettFlorence ZimmermanOwen VaccaroOwen VaccaroLewis BarnaveltKyle MacLachlanKyle MacLachlanIsaac IzardRenée Elise GoldsberryRenée Elise GoldsberrySelena IzardColleen CampColleen CampMrs. HanchettSunny SuljicSunny SuljicTarby CorriganLorenza IzzoLorenza IzzoMother

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