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Friday, October 8, 2010

Movie #24: Mickey's House of Villains (2002)

"Oh, Halloween at the House of Mouse, all treats and no tricks."



Neither a movie nor a made-for-TV Halloween special, "Mickey's House of Villains" is a compilation of Halloween-themed Disney shorts, knit together with a loose storyline.

Family-Friendliness


  • Rating: G

  • Minimum Recommended Age: 5 (Common Sense Media: "On for ages 5 and up")

  • Quality Rating: 60% (Common Sense Media: 3 stars)

  • Number of Lists Recommend: 3

  • Running Time: 70 minutes

  • What does it have to do with Halloween? The central story and many of the shorts take place on Halloween

Summary


It is Halloween night at the House of Mouse, and a lot of villains are showing up. Jafar has a trick in store for the usual heroes of the House, but the villains have to wait until midnight for him to unleash it.

Watch Out For


Common Sense Media:
Although most of the frights are played for laughs, some scenes may be too scary for younger kids.

Talk About It


Common Sense Media:
Families can talk about costume ideas inspired by the cartoons. If you celebrate Halloween, what are some of your family's fun traditions and activities? They can also talk about their favorite scary characters. Who's the scariest and why? Which scary Disney characters aren't in the movie?

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