Is Monster House scary?

Yes, properly. Monster House is the real thing without being an endurance test.

How gory is Monster House?

No gore and some violence. Squeamish viewers are fine here.

What is Monster House rated, and is it OK for kids?

It is rated PG, but it runs warmer than that: real scares and several jump scares. Know your kid.

Monster House (2006)

Film · 1h 31m · Rated PG

Animation, Comedy, Family, Fantasy, Horror

Three teens face a monstrous, living house, blending broad comedy with darkly-comic, brisk suspense.

Suspenseful, with big broad humor. A family watch at a brisk pace. Emotionally it carries some weight.

Streaming on Peacock.

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Monster House parents guide

Heads up on real scares and several jump scares. That is past what the PG on the box suggests. Beyond that, mild language and some violence.

Scare: Properly scary; Frightening, not just tense.
Jump scares: Several; More than a couple of sudden jolts.
Gore: No gore
Violence: Some violence; Some fighting or peril.
Sex and nudity: None flagged; It is a horror title, so treat our zero as unconfirmed.
Language: Mild; Mild words like damn, hell or crap.

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Three questions

Is Monster House scary?: Yes, properly. Monster House is the real thing without being an endurance test.
How gory is Monster House?: No gore and some violence. Squeamish viewers are fine here.
What is Monster House rated, and is it OK for kids?: It is rated PG, but it runs warmer than that: real scares and several jump scares. Know your kid.

What is Monster House about?

Monsters under the bed are scary enough, but what happens when an entire house is out to get you? Three teens aim to find out when they go up against a decrepit neighboring home and unlock its frightening secrets.

Does it have a happy ending? (spoiler-safe)

Yes. It lands on a happy note.