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Monster in the Closet (1986)

PG 90 min  -  Comedy | Horror | Sci-Fi  -   30 January 1987 (USA)
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Monster is a spoof of horror/monster films. After several people and a dog are found dead in their closets a "mild-mannered" reporter... See full summary »

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Bob Dahlin

Writer:

Bob Dahlin (story)
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Monster in the Closet -- A spoof of horror/monster films. After several people and a dog are found dead in their closets a "mild-mannered" reporter, a college professor, her son and a befuddled professor band together to uncover the mystery. Monster in the Closet -- Open-ended Trailer from Troma
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Donald Grant Donald Grant ...
Richard Clark
Denise DuBarry ...
Professor Diane Bennett
Claude Akins Claude Akins ...
Sheriff Sam Ketchem
Howard Duff Howard Duff ...
Father Finnegan
Henry Gibson ...
Dr. Pennyworth
Donald Moffat ...
General Turnbull
Paul Dooley ...
Roy
John Carradine ...
Old Joe Shempter
Jesse White Jesse White ...
Ben
Frank Ashmore ...
Scoop
Paul Walker ...
'Professor' Bennett
Stella Stevens ...
Margo
Kevin Peter Hall ...
Monster
Stacy Ferguson ...
Lucy (as Stacey Ferguson)
Ritchie Montgomery Ritchie Montgomery ...
Deputy Spire
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Storyline

Monster is a spoof of horror/monster films. After several people and a dog are found dead in their closets a "mild-mannered" reporter, a college professor, her son and a befuddled professor band together to uncover the mystery but not without involving the U.S. Army and mass panic. Written by Patrice Messina <writtnby@soca.com>  

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Monster | Reporter | Spoof | Scientist | Cult  | See more »

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It's Out! It's Out! It's Out!

Genres:

Comedy | Horror | Sci-Fi

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Country:

USA

Language:

English

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Also Known As:

Überfall im Wandschrank See more »

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Trivia

Shot in 1983, not released until 1987. See more »

Quotes

Professor Diane Bennett: Destroy all closets!
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Connections

Referenced in Mulva: Zombie Ass Kicker! (2001) See more »