Roth, the director who gave us Cabin Fever, Hostel and the Death Wish remake, tones down the gore for his first PG-rated outing. Black stars as Jonathan Barnavelt, a warlock with good intentions but only so-so skills. The titular chronometer, hidden within the building by a previous occupant, is a nefarious timepiece; an alarming clock, if you will. But the frights should be tame enough for seasoned 10-year-olds – there are more hop- and skip-scares than full-on jump-scares. The House with a Clock in its Walls is the first of two kid-friendly horrors this season, with Goosebumps 2: Haunted Halloween opening Oct. 12.

Source: National Post September 20, 2018 16:52 UTC