The Monster Squad

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The Monster Squad

PG-13

Released Aug 14, 1987

1h 21m

Horror

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Members (Andre Gower, Robby Kiger) of a monster fan club meet Count Dracula, Wolfman, Frankenstein, the Mummy and Gill Man.

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Critics Consensus

A fun '80s adventure with a slightly scary twist, The Monster Squad offers tween-friendly horror with just enough of a kick.

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Nathan Rabin

AV Club

Squad's gleeful monster mash anticipates bloated CGI orgies like Van Helsing, which likely cost a hundred times as much, yet boasts a hundredth of Squad's scrappy, ramshackle charm.

Rated: B

Oct 5, 2018

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Kevin Thomas

Los Angeles Times

"The Monster Squad" is such fun, it makes you wish you were a kid again.

Oct 5, 2018

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Kim Newman

Empire Magazine

Sharper than a stake in it's genre references, The Monster Squad appeals to cinephile as well as teen sensibilities.

Rated: 4/5

Oct 5, 2018

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Matt Brunson

Film Frenzy

Cloddish rather than clever.

Rated: 2/4

Dec 26, 2023

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Kristy Strouse

Wonderfully Weird and Horrifying

The Monster Squad is an enchanting cinematic experience, brimming with nostalgia and punctuated by unforgettable one-liners.

Nov 14, 2023

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Mike Massie

Gone With The Twins

Thanks to Stan Winston's monster designs, what could have been a largely schlocky endeavor gains moderate gravity, particularly with a werewolf transformation sequence.

Rated: 4/10

Sep 6, 2020

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Ruan H

I didn't hate it and it was enjoyable. But very forgettable

Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars

12/17/24

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David J

A fun Halloween tradition soaked in 80s glory.

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

10/17/24

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Bayou F

The memories of my childhood come flooding back when I watch this classic Horror/Comedy.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

10/03/24

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Torin F

THE MONSTER SQUAD has many of the classic 80's tropes that make movies from this period so endearing, but rushes through them all in its notably short runtime, giving the whole thing a derivative, Made For TV feel. The movie hasn't aged particularly well, either---aside from some quality practical effects, there's heavy reliance on a group of rather mean kids, one of whom is called "Fat Kid" throughout. There are much better 80's movies to watch instead.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

08/24/24

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Audience Member

Ok I grew up watching this movie and I just recently watched it and it’s really dated. It’s also a very slow movie. The make-up isn’t as good as I remembered. I’d so be down for a remake of this movie!

Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars

04/06/24

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Samuel S

Monster designs are great. Plot is fine. Some really nice 80's aesthetic, though not much of it was retained in my brain after the film. Fun monster fluff, a little edgy for today though.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

02/11/24

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Fred Dekker

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Andre Gower

Sean

Robby Kiger

Patrick

Stephen Macht

Del

Duncan Regehr

Count Dracula

Tom Noonan

Frankenstein's Monster

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The Monster Squad: Official Clip - The Gill-Man Attacks

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The Monster Squad: Official Clip - Staking Dracula

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The Monster Squad: Official Clip - Werewolf vs. Silver Bullet

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The Monster Squad: Official Clip - Dracula's Brides

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The Monster Squad: Official Clip - Dracula and The Wolf Man

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The Monster Squad: Official Clip - Dracula vs. Frankenstein

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The Monster Squad: Official Clip - Frankenstein's Friends

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The Monster Squad: Official Clip - Mummy Attack

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The Monster Squad: Official Clip - Dracula vs. Cops

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Synopsis

Members (Andre Gower, Robby Kiger) of a monster fan club meet Count Dracula, Wolfman, Frankenstein, the Mummy and Gill Man.

Director: Fred Dekker
Producer: Neil A. Machlis, Jonathan A. Zimbert
Screenwriter: Shane Black, Fred Dekker
Distributor: TriStar Pictures
Production Co: TAFT Entertainment, Home Box Office (HBO)
Rating: PG-13
Genre: Horror
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Aug 14, 1987, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Dec 1, 2014
Box Office (Gross USA): $3.8M
Runtime: 1h 21m
Sound Mix: Surround

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