Heemsoth’s Rexall Drug Store, for example, is thought to be Hemmingsen Rexall Drug Store in Marshall. In his Lewis Barnavelt series of books, Bellairs in his own way references shops, landmarks and the general spirit of Marshall. Exploring his hometown as a child inspired Bellairs’ writing later on in life. Set in 1955, the magically mysterious yet comforting town of New Zebedee is the backdrop for the story.īellairs was born in Marshall in 1938, and he attended Marshall High School before earning degrees from the University of Notre Dame and the University of Chicago. Zimmermann (Blanchett) as they search for a clock hidden inside the walls of an old home that could bring on the end of the world. The spooky tale follows 10-year-old orphan Lewis Barnavelt (played by Owen Vaccaro), his warlock Uncle Jonathan (Black) and Jonathan's nice witch neighbor Mrs. "We want to bring attention to this movie and treat it like what it is: a special thing for Marshall." You walk down the street, the people are nice, look at you, smile and say hello. This is where you go back in time a little bit. "Marshall is Mayberry, right?" Lounds said, referencing the archetypal small town from the Andy Griffith Show. Michael Lounds, owner of the Bogar Theater on Michigan Avenue, likened his city to another fictional town. Marshall’s charm will be on full display this weekend as the town with a population of a little more than 7,000 celebrates the premiere of the film adaptation of Bellairs’ “The House with a Clock in Its Walls,” starring Jack Black and Cate Blanchett. That mysteriousness inspired the late John Bellairs as he wrote children’s books set in the fictional small town of New Zebedee, Michigan, based on his real hometown of Marshall. It’s got hospitable charm, mom and pop shops and is encompassed by the town's historic and mysterious homes. Waxwork Records is thrilled to present the deluxe double LP album loaded with 180 gram colored vinyl, artwork by French fine artist Jérémy Pailler, a 12”x12” printed insert, and old style tip-on gatefold jackets with gloss coating.The real New Zebedee has a main street just like the fictional New Zebedee. The thematic, haunting score features a 34 piece string ensemble, an 11 piece brass ensemble, and features a newly restored Wurlitzer pipe organ which was previously housed at the 20th Century Fox scoring stage from the 1920’s until the mid-1990’s. Previous collaborations between the composer and director include Cabin Fever, Hostel, and Hostel: Part II. He soon learns that his uncle is a warlock, their neighbor (Cate Blanchett) is a witch, and that the house was previously inhabited by a sinister wizard (Kyle MacLachlan).īMI Award Winning composer Nathan Barr returns to work with Eli Roth for the dark, yet whimsical score to The House With A Clock In Its Walls. The film follows a young boy (Owen Vacarro) who, after his parents are killed in a car accident, is sent to live with his uncle Jonathan (Jack Black) in a mysterious, old creaky house. Directed by Eli Roth (Cabin Fever, Hostel) and scored by Nathan Barr (True Blood, Cabin Fever), The House With A Clock In Its Walls is a 2018 dark fantasy film based on the 1973 novel of the same name by John Bellairs. Waxwork Records in partnership with Back Lot Music is proud to present The House With A Clock In Its Walls Original Motion Picture Music by Nathan Barr.
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