Released in 2006, is a seminal entry in the animated horror-comedy genre that has evolved into a cult classic. Directed by Gil Kenan in his directorial debut, the film was a pioneer in motion-capture animation , offering a darker, more sophisticated alternative to the era's typical family-friendly fare. A Modern Halloween Classic
Set in a quiet Midwestern suburb on the eve of Halloween, the story follows twelve-year-old (Mitchel Musso), who has spent years spying on his crotchety neighbor, Mr. Nebbercracker (Steve Buscemi). DJ believes the old man’s house is alive—a suspicion confirmed when the house begins literally "eating" objects and people that step onto its lawn.