Monster House (2008)
Monster House was an Australian reality/comedy television series broadcast on the Nine Network. Debuting on 12 February 2008, the program was hosted by Bernard Curry, brother of Stephen and Andrew Curry. The show centred around the Webb family, played by actors Rebel Wilson, Celia Ireland, Travis Cotton, Jody Kennedy, Julie Herbert and Glenn Butcher, who act as a fictional family in a house purpose-built with hidden cameras to capture their performances and those of the unsuspecting guests who get brought into the family's "web". The show debuted with an unimpressive 793,000 viewers tuning in. It was pulled from schedules after its second episode, and axed by the network the following day. Nine had commissioned ten unaired episodes of the show, which were filmed in December 2007 and January 2008. Nine stated it would air the remaining episodes later in the year, and did so as counter-programming during the 2008 Summer Olympics.
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First Air Date
2/12/2008
Last Air Date
2/19/2008
Network
Nine Network
Rating
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Status
Ended
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About Monster House
Monster House was an Australian reality-comedy series that premiered in 2008. The show centered on the Webb family, portrayed by actors including Rebel Wilson, who inhabited a house rigged with hidden cameras. Their objective was to interact with unsuspecting guests, capturing their reactions to the family's manufactured scenarios.
The series combined elements of a hidden camera setup with a fictional family narrative. The premise involved the actors playing out their roles within the home, aiming to create comedic situations for those who visited. This approach blended structured comedic performance with unscripted guest responses.
Despite its concept, Monster House had a short broadcast run. It was removed from the Nine Network's schedule after only two episodes due to low viewership. Although ten episodes were filmed, only a few aired, with the network eventually broadcasting the remaining episodes later in the year as counter-programming during the 2008 Summer Olympics.
Why you might be searching for Monster House
People are often looking for this series due to its title, which overlaps with the animated film "Monster House," leading to confusion. Others may recall it as a short-lived Australian hidden camera comedy featuring early career appearances by actors like Rebel Wilson, or specifically remember the premise of a fictional family interacting with real, unsuspecting guests in a camera-rigged house.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about finding and identifying movies
There are actually two different productions named "Monster House." The 2006 animated film is available for streaming on Sony Pictures Core Amazon Channel, and can be rented or purchased on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Fandango At Home. You can also watch it on Netflix. The 2008 Australian reality/comedy TV series, however, does not appear to be available for streaming in the US.
No, the 2006 animated film "Monster House" is not based on a true story. It is an animated supernatural comedy horror film about a neighborhood terrorized by a sentient haunted house during Halloween.
The Australian reality/comedy television series "Monster House" has one season with two episodes. It debuted on February 12, 2008, and the last episode aired on February 19, 2008. There were ten unaired episodes that were later broadcast during the 2008 Summer Olympics.
The 2006 animated film "Monster House" received generally positive reviews from critics. Roger Ebert gave it four stars, calling it "one of the most original and exciting animated movies I've seen in a long time." Critics praised its visual style, characters, and humor. Some reviews noted its scary elements, advising parental discretion for very young viewers. The film holds a 75% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes, with a consensus describing it as "smart, monstrous fun."