THE SPIDERWICK CHRONICLES

The Spiderwick Chronicles is a 2008 film based on Holly Black and Tony Diterlizzi's bestselling children's book series of the same name. The story is about three children who battle goblins and other magical creatures who are after Arthur Spiderwick's Field Guide. The movie will follow the adventures of the Grace children: Simon, Mallory and Jared as they encounter many different types of faeries. The faeries themselves are left ambiguous as to be an integral and yet non-interjectional addition to the plot. It is supposed to be released on February 14, 2008. The film has been rated PG for intense scenes. Simon and Jared Grace will both be played by Freddie Highmore, and Mallory Grace will be played by Sarah Bolger. David Strathairn will play Arthur Spiderwick. It is interesting to note that the film will be released on the 16th birthday of star Freddie Highmore (Feb. 14).
Cast

* Freddie Highmore as Jared and Simon Grace
* Sarah Bolger as Mallory Grace
* David Strathairn as Arthur Spiderwick
* Mary-Louise Parker as Helen Grace
* Nick Nolte as Mulgarath (voice)
* Martin Short as Thimbletack / Boggart
* Joan Plowright as Aunt Lucinda
* Seth Rogen as Hogsqeal
* Izabella Miko
* Andrew McCarthy
* Jordy Bennetar as Lucinda

Plot

Peculiar things start to happen with the Grace family (Jared, his twin brother Simon, sister Mallory and their mother) when they leave New York and move in a secluded old house owned by their great, great uncle Arthur Spiderwick. Unable to explain the strange disappearances and accidents that seemed to be happening on a daily basis, the family starts to blame Jared. When he, Simon and Mallory investigate whats really going on, they uncover the fantastic truth of the Spiderwick estate and the creatures that inhabit it.

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