10 Fantasy Films Where Homes Are More Than Just Houses

Description: While not strictly about the house, the hotel setting in this film becomes a magical and terrifying place where witches gather, making it a unique home for the story's events.

Fact: The film was directed by Nicolas Roeg and features a young Jodie Foster as the voice of the Grand High Witch.

Description: The Addams Family's gothic mansion is as much a character as the family itself, filled with secret passages, strange artifacts, and a sense of macabre charm.

Fact: The mansion was designed to look like a cross between a Victorian mansion and a haunted house, with many of the interior sets being built on soundstages.

Description: This film showcases a family of tiny people living under the floorboards of a normal-sized house, turning the home into a vast, adventurous landscape.

Fact: The film is based on the book by Mary Norton, and the set design was meticulously crafted to reflect the Borrowers' world.

Description: Hogwarts Castle, while not a traditional home, acts as a magical residence for Harry and his friends, filled with secrets, magic, and a sense of belonging.

Fact: The film introduced the Chamber of Secrets, a hidden part of the castle, and the Basilisk, a creature that lives within it.

Description: Coraline's home transforms into a fantastical world through a secret door, where the house itself plays a crucial role in the story, offering both comfort and danger.

Fact: The film was the first stop-motion feature to be shot entirely in 3D. The house in the film was inspired by the real-life Pink Palace in Oregon.

Description: The mansion in this film is not just haunted; it's alive with spirits and secrets, making it a central character in the story of a family trying to escape its grasp.

Fact: The film is based on the Disneyland ride of the same name, and Eddie Murphy stars as the real estate agent who gets more than he bargained for.

Description: The Pevensie children's home in London becomes a gateway to Narnia, where their adventures begin, making their house a magical portal to another world.

Fact: The film was shot in New Zealand, with the wardrobe leading to a magical world created through extensive visual effects.

Description: While not strictly fantasy, the royal palace in this film acts as a magical home where Mia Thermopolis learns to embrace her royal destiny.

Fact: The film was shot at various locations in Los Angeles, with the palace scenes filmed at the Greystone Mansion.

Description: Similar to "The Borrowers," this Studio Ghibli film explores a miniature world within a human house, where small beings live in harmony with the larger world around them.

Fact: The film was inspired by "The Borrowers" but adds its own unique Ghibli magic to the story.

Description: This film features a house that's not only alive but also contains a hidden clock that could end the world. It's a perfect blend of fantasy, mystery, and the magic of home.

Fact: The film is based on the 1973 novel by John Bellairs. The house itself was designed to look like it was straight out of a storybook.