Category Archives: Family
Home Sweet Home Alone
Release 2021
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Director: Dan Mazer
Writers: Mikey Day, Streeter Seidell, John Hughes
Stars: Ellie Kemper, Rob Delaney, Archie Yates, Aisling Bea, Kenan Thompson
IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt11012066/
A married couple tries to steal back a valuable heirloom from a troublesome kid.
Monster Family 2
Release 2021
Genre Animation, Comedy, Family
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Director: Holger Tappe
Writers: Abraham Katz, David Safier
Stars: Daniel Ben Zenou, Jessica Brown Findlay, Emily Carey, Nick Frost, Jason Isaacs
IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt15096796/
To free Baba Yaga and Renfield from the clutches of Monster Hunter Mila Starr, the Wishbone Family once more transforms into a Vampire, Frankenstein's Monster, a Mummy and a Werewolf. Aided and abetted by their three pet bats, our Monster Family zooms around the world again to save their friends, make new monstrous acquaintances and finally come to the realization that 'Nobody's Perfect' - even those with flaws can find happiness.
Under Wraps
Release 2021
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Director: Alex Zamm
Writers: William Robertson, Alex Zamm, Don Rhymer
Stars: Phil Wright, Jordana Largy, Christian J. Simon, Malachi Barton, Melanie Brook
IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt13464350/
12-year-old friends, Marshall, Gilbert and Amy accidentally revive a mummy they discover in a neighbor's basement. They affectionately name the mummy Harold, and must rush to return him to his resting place before midnight on Halloween.
Muppets Haunted Mansion
Release 2021
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Director: Kirk R. Thatcher
Writers: Bill Barretta, Kirk R. Thatcher, Kelly Younger
Stars: Will Arnett, Danny Trejo, Chrissy Metz, Ed Asner, Taraji P. Henson
IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt14602326/
On Halloween night, Gonzo is challenged to spend one night in The Haunted Mansion.
The Addams Family 2
Release 2021
Genre Adventure, Animation, Comedy, Family
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Director: Greg Tiernan, Conrad Vernon
Writers: Dan Hernandez, Benji Samit, Ben Queen
Stars: Oscar Isaac, Charlize Theron, Chloë Grace Moretz, Javon 'Wanna' Walton, Nick Kroll
IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt11125620/
The Addams get tangled up in more wacky adventures and find themselves involved in hilarious run-ins with all sorts of unsuspecting characters. Sequel to the 2019 animated film, 'The Addams Family'.
Nightbooks
Release 2021
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Director: David Yarovesky
Writers: Mikki Daughtry, Tobias Iaconis, J.A. White
Stars: Winslow Fegley, Lidya Jewett, Krysten Ritter, Jess Brown, Mathieu Bourassa
IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt10521144/
Follows Alex, a boy obsessed with scary stories who is imprisoned by an evil young witch in her contemporary New York City apartment.
Moonbound
Release 2021
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Director: Ali Samadi Ahadi
Writers: Ali Samadi Ahadi, Arne Nolting
IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt14534992/
Based on one of Germany's most popular children's books MOONBOUND tells the story of little Pete who embarks on an enchanting journey together with June bug Mr. Zoomzeman and the Sandman to rescue his little sister from the evil Moon Man.
Smelliville
Release 2021
Genre Adventure, Animation, Family
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Director: Toby Genkel, Jens Møller
Writers: Toby Genkel, John Chambers, Erhard Dietl
Stars: Sema'j Alexander Cunningham, Kya Stein, Ben Young, Lily Held, Tony Clark
IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt11992904/
The Ogglies are looking for a new home. They end up in Smelliville, a beautiful and peaceful village. Unfortunately, Smelliville has a stinky problem: The local garbage dump is spoiling the place. Something must be done.
Spirit Untamed
Release 2021
Genre Adventure, Animation, Family
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Director: Elaine Bogan, Ennio Torresan
Writers: Aury Wallington, John Fusco, Kristin Hahn
Stars: Isabela Merced, Jake Gyllenhaal, Marsai Martin, Mckenna Grace, Julianne Moore
IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt11084896/
Lucky Prescott's life is changed forever when she moves from her home in the city to a small frontier town and befriends a wild mustang named Spirit.
Emily and the Magical Journey
Release 2020
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Director: Marcus Ovnell
Writers: Jenny Lampa, Marcus Ovnell, Marcus Ovnell
Stars: Tipper Seifert-Cleveland, Harriet Slater, Chelsea Edge, Jenny Lampa, Carl Ingemarsson Stjernlöf
IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt6461664/
Emily and her mother live alone after losing her father. She wants to help her mother find happiness and to learn about the father she never knew. When Emily finds a mysterious chest that transports her to a magical world, she meets fantastic and mythical creatures that become her new friends. After discovering her new friends are in danger, Emily must face her worst fear to complete her journey.