Clubhouse Detectives

Starring:Michael Ballam, Michael Galeota, Jimmy Galeota, Suzanne Barnes, Christopher Bell, Thomas Hobson, Alex Miranda, Liliana Cabal, James Claffin, Thom Dillon, Alice Harris, Carolyn Hurlburt, Nancy Riddle, Alan Williams
Director: Eric Hendershot
Studio: Allumination
Product Type: DVD

Description

One night Billy is awakened by loud noises from the house next door. While peering through the blinds into his neighbor's house. Billy witnesses a crime. But when no one believes his story. Billy with the help of his brother and their three best friends set out to solve a mystery. Mystery and adventure are all in a day's work for the Clubhouse Detectives as they solve the caper of the missing neighbor.

Customer Reviews:

Surprisingly scary for little ones but very enjoyable!.......2007-06-13

I bought this movie for my family because once a week during the summer time, the kids take turns picking out a theme and we watch a movie and eat dinner foods based on that theme. This was a great movie enjoyed by my 12 year old son and my husband and myself. My 10 year old daughter was very scared and would run in and out of the living room. This movie is much more graphic than you might think so take that in to consideration when choosing this movie for your younger ones. We loved the story line, we were constantly on the edge of our seats, we laughed hysterically at some parts, and thoroughly enjoyed this very entertaining movie! Great movie for the whole family - just consider the maturity level of your under 10 crowd. I don't think my daughter was quite ready.

The 'Secret Seven' updated, moved to the US, and great scary fun for older kids.......2006-12-23

This is the first, and my 12 year old daughter says probably the best, of the Club House Detective series of films. There is another three at least: (e.g. Big trouble, Scavanger hunt, and Search for a princess), but sadly these don't seem to be available in the US or UK on DVD - they do sometimes air on cable though. These other films are far less dark and disturbing than this movie and will suite a younger audience (5+). This DVD film also has a different young cast to the later films, and although the others are `made for TV' they are all very good. These films follow the E. Blyton's 'Secret Seven' type classic plots - they even have a shed club-house (actually an old bus in this movie) - so adults up to no good are being spied on by clever kids (all boys), who solve the mystery of what is going on and call the police just in time to stop any unpleasantness or the crime paying.

The very young age of the cast makes these cute films for adults in kid's company, and the simple jokes and relaxed style of the later films are fairly non-scary for the kids. However in this first film there is a `dead body' in the house next door and it is actually very scary. It's not unlike Fright Night really, although the `baddy' is a normal human, which actually makes it more sinister. This makes this film unsuitable for many under 10s (particularly without adult company). My son (10) found it scary but enjoyable (he prefers the later, rather more jolly, Clubhouse Detectives films). So a recommended highly tense, but enjoyable, children's thriller - I found it a lot scarier than 12+ rated TV series like 'Charmed' though.

Clubhouse Detectives- A very cute movie!.......2003-02-09

Clubhouse Detectives is a very cute movie and is a great mystery that will leave you on the edge of your seat! It is about a kid who wakes up in the middle of the night to go to the bathroom, and from his window, he sees his next door neighbor committing murder. He tells his mom, but she doesn't believe him. Neither do his friends. The only person who does is his little brother, Kade, who also witnesses it, but doesn't tell his brother. Now him and his friends must find proof that the neighbor committed the crime. This movie is full of mystery and adventure! I would definately reccommend buying it! It's a great movie for both kids and adults!

MiChEaL gALeOtA iS sOoOoO hOt!!!!!!.......2001-07-02

THIS IS THE BEST MOVIE EVER, BUT ONLY BECUZ MICHEAL GALEOTA IS THE HOTTEST GUY I'VE EVER SEEN!!!

A MUST SEE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!.......2001-06-23

If you've ever had crazy adventures with your childhood buds this is the film for you and your kids. As you reminisce, your kids will flip for the performances of The Brothers Galeota (Mike and Johnny) whose performances express everything you felt as a preteen. This film very much deserves more than just its cult status. Seriously, if you want a great film for the whole family watch the adventures of Billy Ruckman and the "Clubhouse Detectives"!

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The 'Secret Seven' updated, moved to the US, and great fun for the kids

The Clubhouse Detectives in Big Trouble

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Binding: DVD

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Product Description

The Lovable gang of detectives are at it once again when they find on old map in a violin case at a yard sale and it's then that there involved in a full fledged chase to save their beloved clubhouse but can the 4 of them just kids outwhit a greedy man on their trail ,and the neighborhood snobs? Find out in the Clubhouse Detectives in Big Trouble.

Customer Reviews:

The 'Secret Seven' updated, moved to the US, and great fun for the kids.......2007-01-13

This film is very different to the first 'clubhouse detectives' film, and has a different (though still very young) cast. Again these clubhouse detectives are all boys (with a little sister in-tow). The original Clubouse Detectives film (1996) was very very scary for little ones (more a 9+ audience). But this 'Big Trouble' film is far less dark and disturbing and will easily suite a younger audience of 5+. There is another two Clubhouse films with this cast (Scavanger hunt and Search for a princess), but sadly these don't seem to be available in the US or UK on DVD - they do sometimes air on cable though. All these films follow the E. Blyton's 'Secret Seven' type classic plots - they even have a shed club-house - so adults up to no good are being spied on by clever kids (mostly boys), who solve the mystery of what is going on and call the police just in time to stop any unpleasantness or the crime paying. There's also a few snooty kids about (all girls) who get their cumuppence by the end, so plenty for the kids to identify with.

The very young age of the cast makes these cute films for adults in kid's company, and the simple jokes and relaxed style of these later films are fairly non-scary for the kids. There is some minor tension as there is a 'baddy' on the loose in the woods and a treasure map leading to dark caverns, but the frequent slapstick and humour completely diffuses any worries. My son (7) and daughter (9) loved these later clubhouse films, with many repeat viewings. So highly recommended for the kids.

The Clubhouse Detectives - Scavenger Hunt

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The Clubhouse Detectives - Scavenger Hunt

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The Clubhouse Detectives - Search of a Lost Princess

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The Clubhouse Detectives - Search of a Lost Princess

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Binding: DVD

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Clubhouse Detectives/Get a Clue!/Invisible Dad/Punks

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Clubhouse Detectives/Get a Clue!/Invisible Dad/Punks
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Manufacturer: Unapix / Ardustry
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