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The Monster Squad

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The Monster Squad (1987)

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Reviews Counted: 15

Fresh: 8

Rotten:7

Average Rating: 5.4/10

Runtime: 82 mins

Genre: Comedies

Synopsis: Thriller for the younger set about a bunch of kids who stumble upon a talisman, which is being sought by five monsters (Dracula, Frankenstein, the Wolfman, the Mummy, and yes--Gill Man). The monsters need the charm, because it will give... Thriller for the younger set about a bunch of kids who stumble upon a talisman, which is being sought by five monsters (Dracula, Frankenstein, the Wolfman, the Mummy, and yes--Gill Man). The monsters need the charm, because it will give them the power to live longer, but can they retrieve it from the lads, who are also aware of its abilities? [More]

Starring: Andre Gower, Duncan Regehr, Ashley Bank, Ryan Lambert

Starring: Andre Gower, Duncan Regehr, Ashley Bank, Ryan Lambert, Tom Noonan, Stan Shaw, Stephen Macht

Director: Fred Dekker

Director: Fred Dekker

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Jul 24, 2007

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DVD Features:

  • Keep Case
  • Widescreen

Audio:

  • Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround - English
  • Dolby Digital 2.0 Stereo - English
  • Subtitles - English, Spanish - Optional

Additional Release Material:

  • Audio Commentary - Fred Dekker - Director/Writer; Andre Gower; Ryan Lambert, Ashley Bank
  • Deleted Scenes
  • Featurette - Monster Squade Forever - 5-Part Retrospective Featuring New Interviews With Fred Dekker - Director & Actors Andre Gower, Ryan Lambert, Ashely Bank, Duncan Regehr, Tom Noonan
  • Trailer - Original Theatrical Trailer
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Neither scary nor particularly funny.

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classic 80s

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05/19/08
Stefan Birgir Stefansson
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For a movie so aesthetically on the ball, it's a shame the screenplay is not the least bit industrious.

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10/17/07
Bill Chambers
Film Freak Central
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It can be a bit scary for the youngest of viewers, but it's a fun ride nonetheless, for new and old fans alike.

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09/09/07
Kevin Carr
7M Pictures
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I'm sure all the Monster Squad enthusiasts will be absolutely thrilled with the package Lionsgate has put together here.

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08/06/07
Scott Weinberg
FEARnet
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...hasn't aged all that well in the years since its 1987 release...

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08/04/07
David Nusair
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A silly, half-baked amalgam of The Goonies and Ghostbusters.

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08/02/07
Chuck O'Leary
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Remains a true horror classic for nearly twenty years because it reaches down deep in to horror fans desires...

Full Review Source: Film Threat | comment Comment
07/10/07
Felix Vasquez Jr.
Film Threat
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unbridled fun for every kid who ever daydreamed about kicking monster ass.

Full Review Source: Filmcritic.com | comment Comment
06/24/07
Keith Breese
Filmcritic.com
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Dekker plays around imaginatively with the genre while delivering several nice touches.

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02/09/06
Derek Adams
Time Out
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08/11/05
Emanuel Levy
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A silly attempt to crossbreed an Our Gang comedy with a classic horror film, which usually means that both genres have reached the end of the line.

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08/30/04
Vincent Canby
New York Times
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03/26/04
Frank Swietek
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01/10/04
Pat Graham
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10/29/03
Ryan Cracknell
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The movie plays like it was written with a power tool.

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01/01/00
Hal Hinson
Washington Post
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