The Monster Squad (1987)

A young group of monster fanatics attempt to save their hometown from Count Dracula and his monsters.

Director:

Fred Dekker

Writers:

Shane Black, Fred Dekker

Stars:

Andre Gower, Robby Kiger, Stephen Macht

3 wins & 4 nominations.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Andre Gower	...	Sean (as André Gower)
Robby Kiger	...	Patrick
Stephen Macht	...	Del - Sean's Dad
Duncan Regehr	...	Count Dracula
Tom Noonan	...	Frankenstein's Monster
Brent Chalem	...	Horace
Ryan Lambert	...	Rudy
Ashley Bank	...	Phoebe
Michael Faustino	...	Eugene
Mary Ellen Trainor	...	Emily
Leonardo Cimino	...	Scary German Guy
Jon Gries	...	Desperate Man (as Jonathan Gries)
Stan Shaw	...	Detective Sapir
Lisa Fuller	...	Patrick's Sister
Jason Hervey	...	E.J.

Storyline

Dracula is alive. In fact, he plans to rule the world and that is why he seeks the help of other legendary monsters. However, a bunch of kids regarded by their peers as losers uncover the devious plan and prepare for a counter strike.

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Plot Keywords:

horror for children | the wolf man character | frankenstein's monster character | van helsing character | mummy character | 

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Taglines:

You know who to call when you have ghosts but who do you call when you have monsters?

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Genres:

Action | Comedy | Fantasy | Horror

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Certificate:

PG-13

Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English German

Release Date:

14 August 1987 (USA)

Also Known As:

Monster Busters

Filming Locations:

Richland Avenue Elementary School - 11562 Richland Avenue, Los Angeles, California, USA

Box Office

Budget:

$12,000,000 (estimated)

Gross USA:

$3,769,990

Company Credits

Production Co:

Home Box Office (HBO),Keith Barish Productions,TAFT Entertainment Pictures

Technical Specs

Runtime:

79 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby

Color:

Color (Metrocolor)

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

There is a poster for the Lucio Fulci film Zombie (1979) visible in the background of the club house.

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Goofs

When Frankenstein's monster is holding on to Phoebe's fingers and than starts to get sucked into the vortex the long shot of him, you can see he is on a platform with wheels being pulled back.

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Quotes

Sean: Rudy. Question.
Rudy: Shoot.
Sean: Know any virgins?
Rudy: [spit take]

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Connections

Referenced in Plan 9 (2015)

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Soundtracks

The Monster Squad
Performed by The Monster Squad
Written and Produced by Richard Rudolph and Michael Sembello
Published by Dickiebird Music & Publishing, TECO/Barish Music, Gravity Raincoat, and Taft/Barish Music

User Reviews

"Wolfmans got nards" a quote from Horace(also known as Fat Kid)

Great movie. This is the #1 all time best family/horror flick you can see. When I was in preschool I use to watch this movie all the time. Over, and Over. And I blame this one single movie for my great taste in cheesy, violant, Slasher/or not, horror movies. I'm now starting to wach more and more horror B- movies (anything by Troma team video I highly recommend). But back to the monster squad its all about these kids who are really into the whole idea of monsters and stuff. So, they start this Monster club(Hence the name "monster squad"). But the craziest thing happens, Dracula, Frankienstien, The Mummy, The Wolfman, and a swamp creature, all come back to life. With the help of the school tough guy, Rudy they challenge these classic monsters to the death.

FUNNY. 10 OUT OF 10