My nine-year-old self was both completely mesmerized and terrified when I first watched The Spiderwick Chronicles in theatres back in 2008. Mark Waters' perfectly crafted fantasy has made a long-lasting impression on me 16-years later with his truly gripping take on the magical world.
Based on the best-selling books by Holly Black, The Spiderwick Chronicles follows twin brothers Jared and Simon Grace (Freddie Highmore) who move into the decrepit Spiderwick Estate along with their soon-to-be-divorced mother and sister. Once there, they discover that their house is plagued by magical creatures who will do anything to get their hands on a special book that could destroy humanity.
