Monster House Timeline ( Real )

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July 21, 2006

Release of 'Monster House'

The animated film 'Monster House' was released in theaters, marking its debut to the public.

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July 12, 2006

Premiere of 'Monster House'

The world premiere of 'Monster House' took place, showcasing the film to audiences and critics for the first time.

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2003

Production begins on 'Monster House'

The production phase of the movie 'Monster House' officially started, involving animation, voice acting, and other filmmaking processes.

Monster House Timeline ( Fictional )

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Several decades before the main events

Constance Nebbercracker Moves into the House

Constance Nebbercracker moves into the house at 99 Callan Lane, which later appears to be haunted.

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Years before main events

Constance's Death

Constance Nebbercracker dies inside the house and her vengeful spirit imbues the house with malevolent life.

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Start of school year

DJ Notice Creepy House Activities

DJ, a boy living nearby, begins noticing strange and dangerous events around the Nebbercracker house.

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Early days after school starts

DJ Meets Chowder and Jenny

DJ befriends Chowder and Jenny, forming a group to investigate the Nebbercracker house.

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Mid school timeline

Belly and Eviction Threat

Nebbercracker threatens to evict DJ's babysitter, accelerating DJ's urgency to solve the mystery.

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A weekend night before Halloween

Confrontation with Nebbercracker's Haunted House

The kids enter the house and discover it is alive and hostile, revealing Constance's possessed presence.

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Following the confrontation

Nebbercracker House Attempts to Capture the Kids

The house, acting as a malevolent entity, tries to trap and harm the kids several times.

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After some exploration inside the house

Discovering Constance’s Backstory

The kids uncover the tragic history of Constance Nebbercracker, who died trapped in the house.

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Halloween night

Final Battle with the Haunted House

The kids fight to free Constance’s spirit and break the curse on the house.

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Post-Halloween morning

Constance’s Spirit is Finally Freed

After the final battle, Constance’s spirit is released, and the house returns to normal.