But before you click that link, let’s break down what you are actually getting—and what you are risking. First, let’s give credit where it is due. Monster House benefits immensely from a high-quality rip. The "Imageworks" rendering of the falling leaves, the texture of the house’s wooden siding, and the subtle green glow of the windows are lost in standard definition.
There is a specific nostalgia attached to the motion-captured autumn of Monster House . Released in 2006, this Sony Pictures Animation gem sits in a strange purgatory—it’s too scary for toddlers, too silly for horror fans, but absolutely perfect for Millennials who grew up on Goosebumps and Are You Afraid of the Dark? .
Have you seen Monster House recently? Does it hold up as a Halloween cult classic, or is the animation too creepy? Let me know in the comments below.
Recently, I noticed a surge in search traffic for It is tempting. The promise of a crisp, 5.1 surround sound version of Mr. Nebbercracker’s lawn is a siren’s call for any 30-year-old wanting to relive their childhood.
