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The Monster Squad
1987 82 min United States of America PG-13 12+
★6.4
Comedy, Action, Fantasy
Director: Fred Dekker
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Description
Count Dracula returns to the world of humans accompanied by Frankenstein's Monster, the Wolfman, the Mummy, and the Gillman. The uglies are in search of a powerful amulet that will grant them the ability to rule the world. A group of horror-loving heroes are the only ones daring to stand in their way.
Budget:
$12M
US Gross:
$3.77M
Worldwide:
$3.77M
Starring
Andre Gower
Actor
Robby Kiger
Actor
Stephen Macht
Actor
Awards
Saturn Awards 2008
— Best DVD Edition of a Classic Film
Saturn Awards 1988
— Best Young Performer
Saturn Awards 1988
— Best Supporting Actor
Saturn Awards 1988
— Best Costume Design
Saturn Awards 1988
— Best Original Score
Key opinion
The Monster Squad is a nostalgic B-movie homage to classic horror icons that blends 1980s suburban adventure with creature feature tropes. While the practical effects receive consistent praise, critics and audiences remain divided over the film's tonal consistency and the effectiveness of its humor.
| Production | Stan Winston’s practical creature effects and makeup serve as a high-quality, authentic homage to classic 1930s horror icons. | |
| Acting | Tom Noonan’s portrayal of Frankenstein’s monster provides a poignant, sympathetic heart that grounds the film's campier elements. | |
| Direction | The film struggles to balance its ambitious attempt to marry a lighthearted family-comedy tone with the darker aesthetics of classic monster horror. | |
| Screenplay | Opinions on the screenplay are split: some celebrate its sharp dialogue and clever archetype-driven adventure, while others find the humor ineffective and the plot progression lacking necessary narrative cohesion. | |
| Acting | The performances of the ensemble cast are inconsistent; while the child actors are seen by some as the film’s driving force, the portrayal of Dracula is frequently criticized as overly theatrical and campy. |