Directed by:
Kirk R. ThatcherScreenplay:
Tim BurnsCinematography:
Randal PlattComposer:
Mick GiacchinoCast:
Mary Steenburgen, Jay Harrington, Genevieve Buechner, Reese Alexander, Ludacris, Peter New, Gabe Khouth, Graham Verchere, Kathryn Kirkpatrick, Gord Robertson (more)Plots(1)
Filled with whimsical creatures and characters originally imagined by creative mastermind Jim Henson and his longtime writing partner, Jerry Juhl, the story follows a recently divorced dad (Jay Harrington) and his two kids as they travel to celebrate Thanksgiving with their eccentric Aunt Cly (Mary Steenburgen) in the rustic town of Turkey Hollow. Exploring the mysterious surrounding woods leads the kids to discover the secret of the legendary Howling Hoodoo. When a scheming neighbour threatens to take Aunt Cly’s farm, the family enlists surprising new friends to help save the farm — and Thanksgiving! Chris “Ludacris” Bridges appears as an on-screen narrator in the film. (Beyond Home Entertainment)
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A classic feel-good family film that offers some monsters, but not much else. It's a story that's more comedic than any other, but comedic in a way that I'm not into. Very often it descends into goofing off, which is definitely not something I enjoy unless it's truly well done. And it's not good here. The monsters are nice, though.
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