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Everyone has something they were terrified of as a child. Sometimes it was the shadows lurking in the closet, sometimes it was the malevolent clown doll perched on the highest shelf, and sometimes it was that creepy house across the street. But what happens when those imagined dangers, often considered the folly of childhood, become a very dangerous reality? The answer, of course, is Monster House, Amblin Entertainment's newest animated film and Gil Kenan's directorial debut. An innocent and yet surprisingly mature film, Monster House explores both the mystery of the neighborhood's haunted house and the complexity of adolescence with minimal belittlement. Offering a fresh take on an old idea, Monster House approaches its youthful themes with maturity, dignity and a healthy dose of good ol' supernatural fright, making it nothing less than a top-notch children's horror film.

Michelle Yeoh leads an ultra-hip cast as the smilingest vigilante you’ve ever seen in Silver Hawk (2004). Filmed in both English and Cantonese, the movie is a light and laughing answer to the heavy-handed drama of most modern superheroes and is not to be seen if you’re in the mood for anything deep, dark, or brooding.