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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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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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The Monster Squad | Rotten Tomatoes (1) 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 Full Review The Monster Squad | Rotten Tomatoes (2) Kevin Thomas Los Angeles Times "The Monster Squad" is such fun, it makes you wish you were a kid again. Oct 5, 2018 Full Review The Monster Squad | Rotten Tomatoes (3) 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 Full Review The Monster Squad | Rotten Tomatoes (4) Matt Brunson Film Frenzy Cloddish rather than clever. Rated: 2/4 Dec 26, 2023 Full Review The Monster Squad | Rotten Tomatoes (5) 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 Full Review The Monster Squad | Rotten Tomatoes (6) 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 Full Review Read all reviews

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Bayou F The memories of my childhood come flooding back when I watch this classic Horror/Comedy. Rated 5/5 Stars • Rated 5 out of 5 stars 10/03/24 Full Review 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 1/5 Stars • Rated 1 out of 5 stars 08/24/24 Full Review 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 2.5/5 Stars • Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars 04/06/24 Full Review 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 3.5/5 Stars • Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 02/11/24 Full Review Koen H Pretty awesome still ! :) Rated 4/5 Stars • Rated 4 out of 5 stars 01/19/24 Full Review matthias s Buckle up, monster mavens and spooky aficionados! The Monster Squad, a charmingly frightful blast from the past, has clawed its way through the sands of time to deliver monstrous merriment and ghoulish guffaws. This cult classic has aged like a fine vintage vampire, proving that monsters, no matter how hairy or fang-tastic, can stand the test of time.In the realm of horror comedy, The Monster Squad reigns supreme, capturing the essence of spine-tingling humor and memorable monster moments. It's a frightful flick that deserves a spot in any movie enthusiast's collection, promising monstrous laughs and an enduring legacy that's a cut above the rest. Rated 3/5 Stars • Rated 3 out of 5 stars 11/11/23 Full Review Read all reviews

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Fred Dekker Director 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 The Monster Squad: Official Clip - The Gill-Man Attacks 1:21 The Monster Squad: Official Clip - Staking Dracula The Monster Squad: Official Clip - Staking Dracula 2:17 The Monster Squad: Official Clip - Werewolf vs. Silver Bullet The Monster Squad: Official Clip - Werewolf vs. Silver Bullet 2:06 The Monster Squad: Official Clip - Dracula's Brides The Monster Squad: Official Clip - Dracula's Brides 1:27 The Monster Squad: Official Clip - Dracula and The Wolf Man The Monster Squad: Official Clip - Dracula and The Wolf Man 1:41 The Monster Squad: Official Clip - Dracula vs. Frankenstein The Monster Squad: Official Clip - Dracula vs. Frankenstein 2:04 The Monster Squad: Official Clip - Frankenstein's Friends The Monster Squad: Official Clip - Frankenstein's Friends 1:56 The Monster Squad: Official Clip - Mummy Attack The Monster Squad: Official Clip - Mummy Attack 1:14 The Monster Squad: Official Clip - Dracula vs. Cops The Monster Squad: Official Clip - Dracula vs. Cops 1:43 The Monster Squad: Official Clip - Frankenstein Lives! The Monster Squad: Official Clip - Frankenstein Lives! 2:47 View more videos

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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
Home Box Office (HBO), TAFT Entertainment

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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