The Music Box
2018, English. Directed by John Real.
Hear no evil.
When six-year-old Sophie is tragically orphaned guardianship is assigned to her estranged aunt Annabelle. The two move into a large, eerie, Victorian house where Sophie unearths a locked wooden box with a strange symbol drawn on it. Desperate to connect with her niece Annabelle pries the lock open revealing a beautiful music box. Each time the music box is wound and replayed it's surprisingly chilling melody plays slightly longer, captivating Sophie even more. When the music box begins affecting Sophie's behavior and health Annabelle seeks the aid of a child psychologist and clairvoyant who soon discover the music box is possessed by an evil spirit who seeks to haunt Sophie and destroy Annabelle. As the haunting intensifies time begins to run out and Annabelle finds herself racing against the music box's melody to defeat the spirit before the last note plays.
- Runtime
- 1h 23m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
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Details
- Released
- 27 July 2018
- Original title
- Il Carillon
- Country
- Italy
- Written by
- John Real, Adriana Marzagalli
- Box office
- $5.6K
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The Music Box: quick answers
Is The Music Box worth watching?
Our verdict is Snoozefest: Your time is worth more. It scores 4.3/10 from 59 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Music Box?
The Music Box runs 83 minutes (1h 23m).
Does The Music Box have a post-credits scene?
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The Music Box parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for The Music Box yet.
Which OTT platform is The Music Box on?
The Music Box isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free or rent it or buy it online. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Music Box?
If you liked The Music Box, try The Sixth Sense, Orphan, Stir of Echoes.
Who directed The Music Box?
The Music Box (2018) was directed by John Real and stars Rachel Daigh, Antonio Lujak, Antonella Salvucci.