Monster House was released on DVD in the United States as part of the family oriented DVD releases and was listed under the Family category within the broader family genre to assist users seeking appropriate items in online searches The DVD presentation features the complete theatrical version of the film which runs approximately ninety minutes and carries a PG rating for its thematic elements and mild language The edition includes a variety of bonus material such as behind the scenes footage interviews with the voice cast and a making of documentary that explores the animation process The movie stars Mitchell Musso as DJ Aaron Ba Loth as Chowder and Spencer Locke as Jenny as they investigate the mysterious house that lives across the street and begins to swallow anything that enters its yard The supporting cast includes Maggie Gyllenhaal as the babysitter Jon Heder as the eccentric neighbor known as Skull and the legendary actress Kathleen Turner who provides the voice of the sentient house itself The original online review praised the film as a great choice for children and highlighted its clever humor and imaginative premise noting that it received two thumbs up from the renowned critics Roger Ebert and Richard Roeper The DVD edition was made accessible to collectors and families alike and was added to the catalog of iOctavio com on the fourteenth of October two thousand six which marks the date when the title became searchable on that platform The categorization as Family helps shoppers quickly locate the disc among other releases aimed at younger audiences and ensures that the product appears in listings that match the original genre label This comprehensive summary captures the essential details of the DVD release including its classification its creative highlights and its historical context for collectors and fans seeking the title in the United States market